The National Cancer Registrars Association will hold its 52nd Annual Educational Conference, May 5-8, 2026, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Whether it's meeting and connecting with fellow cancer registry and ODS-certified professionals or learning from in-depth discussions from medical practitioners and subject matter experts, the Annual Educational Conference meets your professional and credentialling needs.

This hybrid event will welcome both in-person and virtual conference attendees. Registration offerings are detailed on the Registration Information page, be sure to check back for additional program offerings.

There are many reasons to attend! 

Earn the 20+ CEs needed to maintain your ODS credential. 

Earn AHIMA CEUs* 

Satisfy the CoC Standard 4.3 that encourages ODS credential holders to attend in-person education at a national level. 

Direct access to national experts to provide clarity on compliance expectations, allowing your organization to avoid deficiencies during accreditation surveys.

Hear important updates from standard setters in the cancer registry field. 

Discover the newest advancements in cancer treatment and care. 

Registrants have access to virtual education sessions for the two months following the live presentations. 

Network face to face by attending in-person and reconnect with your friends and colleagues. 

Check out Registration Information details and Register Online or Download the Registration Form today!  

Need support to attend the conference in-person? NCRA has prepared an editable Justification Letter Template that can be edited, allowing you to the benefits of in-person attendance at NCRA 2026 to your employer. Click below and download today! 

*NCRA is applying for AHIMA CEUs for its 2026 Annual Educational Conference program.

ETCs Save the Date 
CDC-NPCR ETC Workshop
MAY 5, 2026 

NPCR will be presenting the 2026 ETC Workshop in-person on May 5, 2026, in Louisville, KY. This workshop is being offered as a Pre-Conference workshop alongside NCRA’s Annual Conference, May 5-8, 2026. The intended audience for this workshop includes ETC funded positions and positions supporting QA/QC in NPCR supported registries. This is an invitation only event. Planning and promotion for this workshop are underway. Questions regarding this event can be directed to nallen@ncra-usa.org.