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Mark Your Calendar with Clinical Congress 2027 Dates

October 14, 2026

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It’s never too early to start planning ahead for Clinical Congress 2027—October 16–19 in San Diego, California. Convocation will be Saturday night, the Opening Ceremony will be Sunday morning, and the Exhibit Hall will be open Sunday–Tuesday.

Key dates leading up to Clinical Congress 2027 include:

  • Now: Hotel reservations open
  • Mid-December 2026–March 1, 2027: Call for Scientific Forum abstracts, Video Based Education videos, and History of Surgery posters
  • November 1–30: Call for Surgical Saves
  • December 1–30: Call for Best of Grand Rounds
  • Spring 2027: Registration opens (timeframe subject to change)
  • June 1–July 1, 2027: Call for high-impact clinical trials and studies
  • October 16–19, 2027: Clinical Congress 2027 in San Diego, California

Details regarding the education program, registration, social/networking events, and more will be posted on the ACS website in the coming months.

For more information, visit facs.org/clincon2027.

Access On-Demand and Claim Credit

The meeting may be over, but your learning doesn’t have to be. Return to the Clinical Congress Meeting Platform to watch select sessions on demand and continue earning available credit for eligible on-demand content. Not able to attend in-person? Register for virtual access today.