New this year will be the opportunity for biotech companies to apply for a “Showcase” presentation spot during the meeting to present their early oncology pipelines, research areas of interest, and innovative strategies to advance drug development. The AACR has received dozens of requests from biotech companies requesting information on how to present during the 2025 Partnering Event following the excitement surrounding the 2024 event in San Diego. This new addition to the program schedule will provide at least six (6) companies the opportunity to present for 15-minutes each, and participate in a group Q&A/discussion with two (2) other companies.

The 2025 program will feature a mix of session types, with invited companies in Spotlight Sessions, Panel Discussions, Special Lectures, and the new “Showcase Sessions” selected from a competitive application process as outlined below.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Biotech companies interested in presenting in one of the Showcase Sessions at the AACR Oncology Industry Partnering Event 2025 in Chicago must compete an online application consisting of:

• Company name and contact details
• Company description (750-1000 words)  
• Summary of pipeline, areas of research, and innovation (750-1000 words)
• Presenter name and contact information

Applications must be submitted online using the AACR application system and must be submitted by 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12.

NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION STATUS 

All individuals listed as the contact person will be notified of acceptance or rejection by email approximately four (4) weeks after the application submission deadline. Those noted as presenters of accepted applications will also receive instructions for their presentation.

Those selected to present in one of the Showcase Sessions will be required to pay a US$2,500 presentation fee. This fee includes the registration for the presenter (non-transferable), but does not include any travel, hotel, or other expenses incurred in attending the meeting. All presentations are required to be in-person in Chicago. Accepted applications are non-transferable to other entities.