The ASCCT meeting attracts scientists, regulators, and students from across the toxicology community, including a variety of industries, research institutes, CROs, test method developers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Attendees value the opportunity to network and engage at the cutting edge of NAMs science, policy, and education.
We hope you will join us this year!
October 26-29, 2026
Durham Convention Center, Durham, NC
Key Deadlines
MAY 26:
JULY 10:
Travel Award Applications
Individual abstracts for accepted session proposals
AUGUST 31:
Early-Bird Registration Ends
SEPTEMBER 10:
**We are excited to announce the confirmation of Dr. Russell Thomas, vice president and executive director of the Chemical Insights Research Institute at UL Research Institutes, as plenary speaker at the meeting.
The meeting will be held October 26-29, 2026 in Durham, NC. Similar to past years, the main features of the meeting will include:
The general meeting schedule will be:
October 26th
Afternoon: SAAOP Ancillary Meeting
October 27th
Morning: CE course(s)
Afternoon: Main meeting starts
Evening: Reception
October 28th
Full day: Meeting program
Evening: Mentoring event
October 29th
Morning: Meeting program
Afternoon: (tentative) CE course(s)
SUBMISSIONS
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
We are aiming to provide 2-4 CE courses associated with the meeting.
- All proposals should fit the mission of the ASCCT. Specifically, to further the use of in vitro or computational toxicology methodologies, alone or in concert. Discussion of scientific and regulatory policy elements and cross-sector collaboration is encouraged.
- CE sessions, unlike regular oral sessions, feature presentations addressing or providing guidance on relatively established science or practice, and are planned with specific takeaways, or learning objectives, in mind.
- Plan for two hours (120 minutes) of content. We suggest 2-4 speakers, time for exercises or participatory elements, and time for Q&A.
- A small fee will be collected from course attendees to cover the facility costs and meeting registration for CE speakers.
- The organizing committee is encouraging practical applied or experiential proposals.
- Computational hands-on learning, data evaluation exercises, and/or audience participation are strongly encouraged and should be reflected in your proposal. Support from the conference organizers may be available for participatory elements, such as using live polling or other software.
- Your submission should include:
- A description of the overall course topic
- Learning objectives
- 1-2 session chairs
- A title and presenter for each presentation or element
- Complete abstracts for all presentations are not required in the application process. Full abstracts will be collected from accepted proposals by July 10 (regular abstract submission deadline).
We will endeavor to notify CE submitters of acceptance by June 15th. You will then be required to submit abstracts for all talks, make any requested revisions, and confirm speakers by July 10th.
Follow this link to the submission site: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/77056/symposia/create.
ORAL SESSIONS
Sessions should plan for two hours (120 minutes) of content, include 3-4 speakers, and leave 15-30 minutes for Q&A or discussion, either after each speaker or at the end.
Your submission should include:
- A description of the overall session topic
- At least one session chair
- A title and presenter for each presentation.
We will endeavor to notify submitters of acceptance by June 15th. You will then be required to submit abstracts for all talks, make any requested revisions, and confirm speakers by July 10th.
Follow this link to the submission site: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/77056/symposia/create.
More details about session topics
The Organizing Committee welcomes proposals addressing all areas of in vitro, in silico, and other non-animal investigational and applied toxicology, as well as policy and engagement activities. The meeting will again aim to emphasize the challenging topics of regulatory use and application of new tools, gaining confidence in new approaches, and advancing next-generation frameworks for risk and safety assessment. In addition, the Organizing Committee especially encourages inclusion of the following topics:
- Updates on ongoing roadmaps/implementation progress in various regions
- EU, CalEPA, US FDA, NIH, US EPA, etc.
- NAMS research and funding landscape in light of US government cuts
- Decision-making using NAMS
- Adverse Outcome Pathways
- Cheminformatics
- Low-cost, low-barrier methods
- ‘Omics methodologies, standardization
- In silico models and approaches, including:
- Confidence and application
- Digital twins
- Artificial Intelligence solutions, training, and benchmark development
FLASH POSTER AND POSTER BOARD PRESENTATIONS
Individual abstracts are invited on the topics above as well as any topics related to in silico and in vitro toxicology, in line with the descriptions above for session proposals.
Abstracts submitted by July 10th will be considered for flash poster selection and should use this form: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81399/submitter. Selected flash poster presenters will prepare a flash powerpoint presentation and a regular printed poster.
Abstracts for poster only consideration should be submitted using this form: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81400/submitter. For early decision, submit by July 10th. For rolling acceptance after July 10th, poster abstracts can be submitted up until September 10th.
SAAOP ANCILLARY MEETING
The Society for the Advancement of Adverse Outcome Pathways (SAAOP) has been fostering the AOP community since 2012, supporting the AOP-Wiki infrastructure, collaborating with the OECD, and empowering the global AOP community through training, gardening and curation, guidance, and virtual events. In 2026, SAAOP members will hold an in-person ancillary meeting connected to the ASCCT annual meeting, to facilitate the sharing of AOP-related science, tools, and activities in a focused environment. A networking reception will follow the afternoon event with a special guest speaker to be announced. Submit your abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the satellite meeting. Presentations will be selected and presenters notified in late July. Abstracts related to the following topics are encouraged, but other AOP-related/relevant topics will also be considered:
- AOP Development – examples, challenges, and solutions
- AOP Application case studies – use in decision-making, supporting uptake of NAMs, scoping or refining assessments, etc.
- Artificial intelligence and AOPs – use of AI to support AOP development, review, curation, gap identification, etc.
- AOP Data standards and interoperability
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship is essential to holding a successful meeting and to allow ASCCT to keep registration fees low, maximize awards, and establish consistent support throughout the community. Sponsors can demonstrate their support for the growing in vitro and in silico toxicology communities and advertise their NAMs-related activities and services to a dynamic, diverse, and committed attendee base at the forefront of 21st-century toxicology.Exhibitor tables and a la cart options are first-come, first-served.
| BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
| $500 |
$1000 |
$2500 |
$5000 |
Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors can also add on the following special á la carte items this year to enhance their visibility during the meeting:
- Branded Name Badge Lanyards, ONE available - $1500
- Co-Branded Lunch Bags, ONE available - $1500
- Poster Session Sponsor, TWO available - $1200
Contact [email protected] to become a Sponsor for the 15th Annual Meeting.
REGISTRATION
Registration will open mid-April and will include:
- All scientific and networking sessions
- Evening reception
- Coffee, snacks, and beverages throughout the meeting days
- Lunch on the full day of the conference
Registration is complimentary for all CE speakers. One speaker from each regular session will be provided with complimentary registration. Contact your session chair or [email protected] for more information. See tables below for registration costs. If you are not an ASCCT member and would like to take advantage of member pricing, you will have the opportunity to join during registration. An annual membership is $75 (or $140 for two years) and student/trainee memberships are only $25.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
-- By August 31 --
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Member Rate |
Non-Member Rate |
| Regular |
$200 |
$300 |
| Student/Trainee |
$75 |
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REGULAR REGISTRATION-- On or after September 1 --
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Member Rate |
Non-Member Rate |
| Regular |
$275 |
$375 |
| Student/Trainee |
$75 |
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Continuing Education Course Fees
| |
Member Rate |
Non-Member Rate |
| Regular |
$50 Each |
$75 Each |
| Student/Trainee |
Free |
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Registrations can be cancelled for a refund, less a $25 administrative fee, until October 9th. After October 9th, your registration fee is non-refundable. Please contact [email protected] if you need to cancel your registration.
CE COURSES
This year's meeting will feature multiple CE Courses. They will be two hours each. More details will be provided in mid-June after submissions are received and reviewed.
VENUE
This year's meeting will be held at the Durham Convention Center in downtown Durham, North Carolina. The venue is conveniently located in walking distance to hotels and restaurants and there is ample parking available in nearby garages. We will add additional details in the coming weeks.
AWARDS
The ASCCT offers several awards before and during the meeting. See below for information and visit the awards page to learn about past awardees.
Travel Awards
Applications for this year's travel awards are are due July 10th. Applicants should send their submitted abstract, a maximum 250-word personal statement detailing their interest in attending the annual meeting, and (if relevant) a letter certifying student or post-doctoral trainee status to [email protected]. The personal statement should discuss how attending the meeting would impact their career and their motivations to attend the meeting.
- The awards will cover meeting registration fees, plus travel, lodging, and food expenses (receipts must be provided).
- At least one award will be provided to someone from Mexico, Central, or South America.
- At least one award will be provided to a student or post-doctoral trainee.
Edward Carney Predictive Toxicology Award
Dr. Edward Carney was an active and dedicated member of the ASCCT and a partner, mentor, and friend to many in our fields. His passion and leadership will continue to inspire investigators in in vitro and in silico toxicology through the Edward Carney Predictive Toxicology Award. This award will be provided to the first author of a winning presentation at each ASCCT annual meeting. The winner will receive a $500 cash award to assist with travel and/or research expenses.
Ray Tice Tox21 Student Award
Dr. Ray Tice, a leader in the development and use of high-throughput test methods and other alternatives, established the Tox21 Student Award. This award is granted to the graduate-student first author of a winning poster or oral presentation. The winner will receive a $500 cash award to assist with travel and/or research expenses.
Suzanne Fitzpatrick Student Travel Award
Dr. Suzanne Fitzpatrick has been a leader in facilitating the evaluation and use of NAMs for FDA-regulated products for many years. In recognition of work, she was awarded the William and Eleanor Cave Award in 2020. Using those funds, Dr. Fitzpatrick generously established a student travel award. One award will be available to reimburse travel expenses up to $1000 for a student at any level who presents a poster (flash and poster-only presentations are eligible).
Poster Awards
Awards will be given for flash and poster-only presenters. Amounts to be determined.
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