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

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OVERVIEW

• Date: Thursday, October 8th to Friday, Ocotber 9th, 2026

• Location: Great Hall, Trent Semans Center for Health Education, Duke University, Durham, NC

• Format: In-person meeting with webconference option for virtual attendees.

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Details will be updated on the 2026 Annual Meeting Information page.

Member/user login required. If the above page is restricted, then please request a user account under your member organization through this contact form.

REGISTRATION

Members of CoAPCR are organizations or individuals categorized into one of three membership types. Individuals who are faculty, staff, faculty, 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 1st, 2026, to allow dinner reservations on October 8th 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.

COSTS

MEMBERSHIP STATUS	REGISTRATION FEE	EXPLANATION
Renewed for 2026-2027	$0	The 2026 Annual Meeting registration fee is included in the member's annual renewal. Additional costs for the dinner, transportation, lodging, parking, and printing are not included.
Not Renewed or New Member	Varies by membership type	The 2026 Annual Meeting registration fee is equivalent to the annual renewal fee for the membership type. Additional costs for the dinner, transportation, lodging, parking, and printing are not included.
Member Guests	Varies	Please contact the Member Representative and the CoAPCR Organizing Committee.
Non-Member Attendees	Virtual: $25 In-Person: $50	Fees cover the costs for technology, food, and refreshments.

 

Volunteers Needed!

Please contact the Organizing Committee to learn how to help.