Submission deadline has passed
Notification of accepted abstracts will be sent on September 22
Professional track submissions: SC Workshop: CAFCW
Student track submissions: SC Workshop: CAFCW – Students
Students: when logging in, be sure to select SC Workshop: CAFCW – Students as your submission category.
Note: Per SC26 requirements, someone must attend in person to present your submission if accepted.
Key Dates
September 22, 2026 – Notification of accepted abstracts. Abstracts not selected may be invited to submit a virtual poster.
October 14, 2026 – Early Bird Registration Ends
November 16, 2026 – CAFCW26 Workshop, 2 pm – 5:30 pm at SC26, in Chicago, IL.
Venue Address: McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Learn about Innovations
Hear from leading scientists and researchers on their latest work. See selected highlights from CAFCW24 here.
Research Collaborations
Facilitate partnerships that foster innovative approaches and shared scientific discovery.
Student Presentations
CAFCW provides opportunities for student presentations.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with leading researchers to build meaningful professional relationships.
Call for Abstracts Details
The deadline for submission of abstracts was September 8th.
The Computational Approaches for Cancer Workshop welcomes submissions from all contributors working on or employing computational methods, mathematical models, computational technologies, data science, and data resources across the broad range of cancer applications to advance cancer research and improve cancer care. Even a limited set, examples span applications in genomics, drug discovery, clinical data science, image analysis, analytics, predictive modeling, algorithms, educational resources, visualizations, digital twins, clinical trials, data sharing, collaboration tools, machine learning of all forms, and computing all with a connection to cancer. The diversity of applications is a strength of CAFCW to hear about new developments across the landscape of cancer and computing.
In addition to the general call for abstracts special emphasis area is selected for each Computational Approaches for Cancer Workshop. The special emphasis topic for CAFCW26 is “HPC Unites Patient, Clinic, and Research to Improve Cancer Care” which is seeking submissions where HPC or computational methods are used in a role to help connect research to clinical application to patient impact.
HPC Unites Patient, Clinic and Research to Improve Cancer Care
“HPC Unites Patient, Clinic, and Research to Improve Cancer Care” is the special emphasis topic for CAFCW26. Submissions are sought specifically in this area.
Collaborative Research Networks
Connect with leading experts to foster interdisciplinary cancer research collaborations.
Virtual Poster Session*
CAFCW26 will continue the tradition of a virtual poster session with the opportunity to reach the community beyond and after the CAFCW26 workshop.
What topics will the Computational Approaches for Cancer Workshop cover?
Find clear explanations to frequent inquiries about the CAFCW26 event, designed to support your participation and understanding.
Who can attend the Computational Cancer Workshop?
The workshop is open to researchers, clinicians, computational scientists — and students — interested in cancer research.
How do I register for CAFCW26?
All workshop presenters and attendees must pay the registration fee for SC workshops and there are several options to choose from. Register for SC26 before October 14 for the early bird discount!
Are there any prerequisites for attending the workshop?
No. The workshop is open to all who wish to learn more about computational approaches for cancer.
Will workshop materials be accessible after the event?
Yes. Presentations will be available at the discretion of the speakers. Virtual posters will be available indefinitely.
