Join us in Milwaukee, WI, from April 20–23, 2026. The submission portal is officially open! Submit your proposals for scientific sessions or posters and help shape the future of translational science.
Scientific Sessions and Poster Proposals are now open.
Submit a Scientific Sessions
Submit a Poster Proposals
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Call for Scientific Sessions and Poster Proposals Opened: August 11, 2025
- Call for Scientific Sessions Closes: September 22, 2025
- Call for Poster Proposals Closes: October 20, 2025
- Session Decision Notifications: End of October 2025
- Poster Decision Notifications: End of November 2025
Please Note:
Scientific programming sessions are expected to be no longer than 60 minutes, including time for Q&A.
Poster presentations will occur over two days and presenters will be assigned a date and time once accepted. All presenters are expected to share their scientific session in-person.
Important Details for Translational Science Scientific Proposals
- Translational Science 2026 will be IN PERSON ONLY. If selected, all scientific proposals must be presented in person in Milwaukee, WI.
- Session panel participants must be from various institutions, so the meeting attendees receive the benefit of cross-institutional collaboration. A strong justification is required for proposals in which all participants are from the same institution.
- Panel participants are encouraged to reflect diversity in gender, background (especially underrepresented groups), and career stage. Proposals that do not include such diversity should provide a brief explanation.
Topics
Designed to provide a focused and well-rounded experience, the Translational Science scientific program centers around a variety of topic areas. Proposals should center around these topics:
- AI and Data Science
- Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
- Contemporary Research Challenges
- Translational Integrative and Engagement in Research
- Education, Career Development, and Workforce Development
- Evaluation
- Inclusive Health and Community Engagement
- Informatics
- Precision Medicine/Health
- Regulatory Science
- Research Management, Operations, and Administration
- Science Policy and Advocacy
- Team Science
- Other
For questions, please contact the ACTS Education Team at speakers@actscience.org.