CoAPCR 2026 Annual Meeting Information

2026 Annual Meeting

Beyond the Trial

Reimagining Clinical Research for a Changing World

October 8^th to 9^th, 2026

Duke University

Durham, NC

In-person & Virtual Attendance

HOSTED BY

OBJECTIVES

The CoAPCR 2026 Annual Meeting is a crucial platform for career development and innovation in clinical research education and training. The conference seeks to meet the following objectives:

• Strengthen academic collaboration in clinical research education and training.
• Connect early-career researchers with mentors, educators, and industry leaders.
• Showcase best practices in developing apprenticeship programs and professional training.

REGISTRATION

Members of CoAPCR are organizations or individuals categorized into one of three membership types. Individuals who are faculty, staff, current students, or employees of an organization that is an Institutional or Supporting member can attend CoAPCR events. Sustaining members are individuals not associated or joining independent of their organization.

In-person Attendees: individuals of CoAPCR member organizations should complete their in-person registrations by September 7th, 2026, to allow dinner reservations on September 5th and secure hotel accommodations. 

Virtual Attendees: individuals of CoAPCR member organizations planning to attend virtually should register by October 7th, 2026. 

Guests of a CoAPCR member: a CoAPCR member may sponsor an approved guest interested in attending a public session(s) of the CoAPCR 2026 Annual Meeting. The guest should work with the Member Representative and the CoAPCR Organizing Committee.

During the registration process, people can submit proposals for sessions and poster presentations. Further information on session and poster presentation submission is described below.

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COSTS

Submissions

Session Proposals: CoAPCR is hosting workshops, panel discussions, and presentations for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The table below lists the session categories and topics being presented. If you have an idea for an activity during the meeting, please let us know. Meeting attendees may submit more than 1 proposal.

Please complete the Proposal Submission form (opens a new window) for EACH activity you or your organization plans to submit. A review committee will contact you if the submission is accepted. Proposal submissions must be made no later than 5 PM EST, July 1st, 2026, to allow adequate time for committee review and approval.

Poster Presentations: A poster session will be held during the annual meeting, so members can share information about their academic programs, organizations, research findings, professional practice, or other achievements. The table below lists the presentation categories and topics. Each member organization should plan to have a poster on their organization (eg, Overview of UNCW's Clinical Research Program). Meeting attendees may submit more than 1 poster.

Please complete the Poster Submission form (opens a new window) for EACH poster submission you or your organization plans to submit. A review committee will contact you if the submission is accepted. Poster submissions should be completed no later than 5 PM EST, July 31st, 2026, to allow for committee review and approval.

AGENDA

• Great Hall, Trent Semans Center for Health Education, Duke University, Durham, NC
• Hybrid meeting attendance through Zoom webconferencing.
• A detailed agenda is pending.

Day 1: October 8th, 2026

• Workshops, Posters, & Dinner

Day 2: October 9th, 2026

• Business Meeting, Sessions, & Keynote

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Maps

• Duke Maps 
• Directions to Trent Semans Center 
• Google Maps: Trent Semans Center 

Parking

• Cost: Self-Pay
  • How to Use a Parking Pay Station (YouTube; <2 min) 
• Instructions on Parking at Duke University: 
  • The Trent Semans Center does not have dedicated parking. Users of the facility may be dropped off at the west entrance of the building on Searle Center Drive, with handicap accessibility at this entrance. Please note that the west entrance is 24/7 badge access only.  
  • The following parking garages may be utilized for visitors attending events at TSCHE:
    • Parking Garage I: Trent Drive across from Duke Clinic and Duke Medicine Pavilion
    • Parking Garage II: Erwin Road access from Duke University Hospital
    • Parking Garage IX: Research Drive Garage: Research Drive and Erwin Road

• • Visitors are responsible for all parking expenses assessed at the prevailing rate. The Trent Semans Center does not reimburse for any parking expenses. Please be advised any vehicle parked outside the Trent Semans Center is considered parked illegally and will be subject to ticketing and/or towing at the expense of the owner.
  • Additional information on parking services may be found online.

HOTEL

Hilton Garden Inn, Durham/University Medical Center

Address: 2200 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27705

Phone: 919-681-0922

Travel: 10 min (2 miles) drive to conference site (Trent Semans Center) and 30 min (15 miles) from the RDU Airport. Free shuttle in a 5-mile radius.

A block of rooms at $165/night + taxes is reserved from Oct 7th to 10th, 2026, for the "CoAPCR 2026 Annual Meeting" until Sept 7th, 2026. Register for the conference to get the exclusive hotel reservation link.

ZOOM INFORMATION

Released before Oct 8th, 2026. Please check your email for the invitation.

MAPS

• Duke University Map - interactive campus map
• Durham Visitor's Guide - webpage or download (PDF)

ACTIVITIES

Activities before the meeting or after the meeting adjournment for the day. Please use the attached guide (pending) to help you plan your visit to Durham, NC.