ASCO 2027 Annual Meeting Guide: Dates, Venue & Attendees
By Ilyas Kerbal,
ASCO 2027 Annual Meeting runs from 4 to 8 June at McCormick Place in Chicago. The American Society of Clinical Oncology’s meeting is where the most important cancer trial results are presented, and the 2025 edition drew more than 44,000 attendees from 166 countries.
Oncologists, researchers, pharma and biotech teams, payers, patient advocates and investors all attend. This guide covers what to know and how service, data and technology providers can plan a productive week.
ASCO 2027 at a glance
| Next edition | 4-8 June 2027 |
| Venue | McCormick Place |
| City | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Typical month | Late May-early June |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | 44,000+ total attendees from 166 countries (2025) |
| Exhibitors | ~450 exhibitors |
| Industry | Oncology, pharma & cancer diagnostics |
| Organizer | American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) |
| Official website | asco.org |
What is ASCO?
The ASCO Annual Meeting is where the most important clinical trial results in oncology are presented, often moving markets and changing practice. Oncologists, researchers, pharma and biotech teams, payers, patient advocates and investors attend.
The exhibit hall hosts pharma, diagnostics, oncology IT and service companies. Many company meetings happen in nearby hotels.
Location and venue
McCormick Place, Chicago.
Does it change location? No. Chicago every year.
Scientist using a pipette with test tubes in a lab. Photo by Julia Koblitz on Unsplash.
ASCO attendee profile
- Oncologists and researchers
- Pharma and biotech medical affairs, clinical and commercial teams
- Diagnostics companies
- Payers and health systems
- Investors and analysts
- Patient advocates
Most badges belong to clinicians and researchers, but the commercial value sits with the company teams who attend: pharma, biotech, diagnostics and service providers. Knowing which organisations send which functions is what makes outreach work.
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Target industries at ASCO
- Oncology drugs and immunotherapy
- Cancer diagnostics and biomarkers
- Clinical trials and CRO services
- Oncology IT and real-world data
- Precision medicine
- Patient support and access
Why B2B teams should care about ASCO
ASCO concentrates the oncology ecosystem. Pharma medical affairs and commercial teams, biotech executives, CROs, diagnostics companies and real-world data providers all use the meeting to connect with each other and with clinical leaders.
For vendors selling to pharma and biotech, the most valuable contacts are often not the clinicians but the company teams attending the meeting. Mapping which companies send which functions (medical affairs, clinical operations, market access) gives your outreach a clear target.
Who should attend ASCO?
Best for: CROs, data providers, lab-tools companies, health-tech vendors and agencies that sell to the organisations sending people to ASCO.
Less ideal for: anyone expecting a classic trade show. ASCO is a scientific meeting first, and most commercial conversations happen in nearby hotels.
ASCO ticket prices
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Fees vary by membership and category (members, non-members, industry); see the Registration & Hotels page |
| Also good to know | Non-member registration typically well over $1,000 |
| Typical cost | Roughly $1,000-2,000 for non-member/industry registrants (confirm on asco.org). |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check asco.org before you buy.
The ASCO app and platform
ASCO offers official mobile apps for the meeting (program, abstracts, exhibitor search).
The official app is good for finding a booth or a session. It is much less useful for prospecting: data is thin, you can’t export it, and messaging limits stop you from reaching more than a handful of people a day.
Is ASCO worth it?
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Global oncology audience | Clinical/scientific focus; compliance rules limit sales tactics |
| Major data releases attract executives and investors | Expensive for non-members |
| Strong pharma/biotech presence | Pharma interactions tightly regulated |
How to prospect at ASCO
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 2 months out | Decide who you want to meet: target roles, industries, company size. Then get the list of who is actually registered. |
| 1 month out | Run a short outreach sequence (three to four touches) that leads with the event and a clear meeting ask. |
| Final week | Send reminders, share your booth number or meeting spot, and prepare one-page briefs on your top accounts. |
| After the event | Send personalised follow-ups within 72 hours and tag every lead with the event name in your CRM. |
Most commercial meetings at ASCO happen in hotels around McCormick Place, not on the exhibit floor. Book a meeting room early if you plan to host prospects.
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Frequently asked questions
When is ASCO 2027?
4-8 June 2027. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (asco.org) before booking travel.
Where is ASCO held?
McCormick Place, Chicago.
Does it move? No. Chicago every year.
How much does a ASCO ticket cost?
Roughly $1,000-2,000 for non-member/industry registrants (confirm on asco.org). See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends ASCO?
Mainly oncologists and researchers; pharma and biotech medical affairs, clinical and commercial teams; diagnostics companies; payers and health systems.
Can I get the ASCO attendee list?
Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about ASCO here.
Get the ASCO attendee list
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by Julia Koblitz on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.