Friday, October 2, 2026
7:30 AM- 3:00 PM CT

Big Ten Conference Headquarters | 5440 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

 

Audience

  • Senior and junior faculty and fellows involved in clinical oncology research
  • Basic scientists involved in drug discovery and translational research
  • Cancer center leadership and administration
  • Industry leaders and medical science liaisons
  • Patient advocates

 

Cost

  • Big Ten CRC Member Institution
    Faculty, Staff, Researchers, Fellows: Free
  • Patient Advocates: Free
  • Industry Attendees: TBD

 
Additional Company Options: Contact Jonathan Ang at jang@hoosiercancer.org for information on the following limited opportunities.

  • Pipeline presentation
  • Lunch sponsorship
  • Commercial booth

 

 

Hosted By

Thank you to the University of Illinois Cancer Center for hosting the 2026 Big Ten CRC Summit!
 

Accommodations

Book your room now at the Aloft Marriott Chicago O’Hare:

  • Book your room here
  • $175 per night (room block rate starts 10/1 and ends 10/3); discounted parking is $15 per car per day.

 

Questions?

Contact Jonathan Ang at jang@hoosiercancer.org.

Registration

 

Agenda

  • 7:30-8:15 AM: Check-In and Breakfast
  • 8:15-8:30 AM: Opening Remarks
  • 8:30-8:45 AM: Industry Presentation
  • 8:45-9:00 AM: Community Organization Presentation
  • 9:00-10:00 AM: University of Illinois Cancer Center Research
  • 10:00-10:20 AM: Break
  • 10:20-11:05 AM: Spotlight on Big Ten CRC Studies
  • 11:05-11:20 AM: Industry Presentation

 

  • 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM: Lunch and Networking
  • 12:20-12:45 PM: Keynote Speaker
  • 12:45-1:00 PM: Industry Presentation
  • 1:00-1:30 PM: Investigator Panel
  • 1:30-2:00 PM: Funding Award Updates
  • 2:00-2:15 PM: Pat Loehrer Award
  • 2:15-2:30 PM: Recognitions and Closing Remarks