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Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

Submit Abstracts for ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

December 16, 2025

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Join leaders in quality, safety, and—new in the 2026—cancer care for at the reimagined Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference (QSCC). You can play a key role in the event by submitting an abstract for presentation at the July 30–August 2 meeting in Orlando, Florida. 

This is your opportunity to share insights, inspire change, and make an impact. The deadline to submit your abstract for presentation consideration is Monday, March 9. Submit your abstract today and be part of the conversation. View submission details.

This conference combines the former Quality and Safety Conference and Cancer Conference into one unified meeting that is designed to deliver powerful insights and practical strategies that drive better outcomes for patients and teams.

QSCC will offer specialty-focused content across key clinical areas, including bariatric, cancer, geriatric, emergency general surgery, pediatric, and vascular to help ensure every attendee gains actionable insights tailored to their practice. Overarching concepts, such as the ACS Quality Verification Program, will provide content about verification across all surgical specialties.

Learn more about the new, unified program and submit your abstracts.

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