What's New at ASTRO 2026
As you make your plans for Boston,
take note of the following events and workshops newly added this year!
Don’t miss ASTRO’s Welcome Kickoff at the Citizens House of Blues on Saturday night! Add a ticket to your registration to have all-access entry to an unforgettable night with a live band, plentiful hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets.
ASTRO’s Gold Medal Dinner has evolved into the Gold Medal Gala, a premier black-tie event that is open to all attendees who wish to purchase a ticket! Purchase your ticket through registration for an evening of philanthropy and celebration. Ticket proceeds directly benefit Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation.
Presidential Science Poster Session Showcase
Monday, September 28 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.A new, high visibility Presidential poster experience will take place during the Exhibit Hall Networking Reception. Interact with expert faculty and view the highly curated science posters of 30 hand-selected studies.
Physics Insights for Advanced Clinical Practice:
Adaptive, Re-irradiation, AI, and Trials
Saturday, September 26 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Seven leaders in medical physics will moderate a full day workshop curated for medical physicists, focused on some of the most critical scientific and clinical challenges facing the field. The Physics Workshop is included with your meeting registration at no additional cost. Attendees will hear discussions covering adaptive therapy, re-irradiation, AI, and advanced technologies in clinical trials.
Functional Radiation Medicine
Saturday, September 26 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.mTicketed Event
Step beyond the traditional boundaries of oncology and into the future of Functional Radiation Medicine. This workshop explores the transformative potential of low-dose radiotherapy for nonmalignant conditions. Attendees will gain knowledge in the science of low-dose efficacy, safety data, and multidisciplinary practice-building, providing the essential roadmap for any clinician looking to lead at the frontier of functional treatment
Brachytherapy – Open to all attendees
Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Building on ARRO’s successful Brachytherapy Workshop for residents, ASTRO is pleased to offer an additional workshop open to all attendees, no matter your career stage. Workshop 03 – Brachytherapy is focused on prostate treatments with experts presenting first, followed by hands-on demonstrations with vendors.
Radiopharmaceutical Therapies Hands-on Experience
Monday, September 28 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m Residents onlyTuesday, September 29 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
Don’t miss ASTRO’s RPT Hands-on Experience. Join us for an interactive, small-group learning experience featuring expert-led demonstrations and opportunities to engage directly with RPT clinicians and equipment. Gain valuable insights into the clinical, operational and safety considerations of delivering radiopharmaceutical therapy.
