FAQ

Abstract notifications will be sent in early December 2025. Late-breaking abstract notifications will be sent mid-January 2026. For more information on submission requirements and deadlines, please visit the Abstracts Information page or contact tandemabstracts@astct.org.

The submission of late-breaking abstracts will be open December 9-23, 2025.

Late-breaking abstract authors must complete a request for information to explain the need for submission during the late-breaking abstract submission process. This rationale will be shared with the abstract reviewers and program Co-Chairs.

Abstracts submitted for presentation will be embargoed by the author(s) and the 2026 Tandem Meetings upon submission. The embargo will be lifted, and abstracts will be made available for viewing on January 21, 2026. The embargo for late-breaking abstracts will be lifted on February 6, 2026. 

The journal supplement is expected to be published directly before the Tandem Meetings. Abstract content will become available on the online program and mobile app once the embargo has lifted.   

All registered attendees of the 2026 Tandem Meetings will receive access to On-Demand Session Recordings within hours of a live session’s conclusion. Please monitor your inbox, this webpage and both the ASTCT and CIBMTR social media platforms for more information.

On-Demand Session Recordings will be available to both Digital Access Attendees and In-Person Attendees within hours of a live session’s conclusion. On-Demand Session Recordings will be made available indefinitely on the online program and mobile app unless the presenter has requested otherwise. If continuing education credit is needed for Digital Access Attendees, these attendees must view the On-Demand Session Recordings and complete evaluations within 30 days post-meetings.

Scientific oral abstract sessions will be livestreamed during the event and recordings will be made available online in the Tandem Meetings website and mobile app. Submitting authors will be asked to upload a digital version of their poster for virtual attendees.

The 2026 Tandem Meetings mobile app will be available for attendees to download in January 2026. The app will include access to the current program, attendee directory, evaluations, on-demand session recordings, job posting board and more.

FACT Boot Camp Workshops are not affiliated with the 2026 Tandem Meetings. FACT workshops are taking place prior to the Tandem Meetings in Salt Lake City.

Attendees may transfer from an In-Person Attendee to a Digital Access Attendee and from a Digital Access Attendee to an In-Person Attendee.

If an attendee changes registration type from a Digital Access Attendee to an In-Person Attendee, the attendee must pay any outstanding balance and complete any additional registration fields.

If an attendee changes registration type from an In-Person Attendee to a Digital Access Attendee, they will not receive a refund for the difference in registration fees.

Please email TandemRegistration@smithbucklin.com to make these arrangements by Friday, December 19, 2025. After December 19, 2025, registration type changes will be at the sole discretion of the Tandem Meetings Planning Team. No attendee category changes or refunds will be provided to registered attendees after the 2026 Tandem Meetings conclude on February 7, 2026.

Digital Access Attendees will be able to view On-Demand Session Recordings within hours of a live session's conclusion. On-Demand Session Recordings include the following content: scientific plenary and concurrent sessions, oral abstract sessions, honorific lectures, symposia and educational tracks. Digital Access Attendees receive access to continuing education (continuing medical, nursing and pharmacy) credits for up to 30-days post meetings. For more details about this registration type, visit the Digital Access page.

Registrations are transferable within your organization. Substitution requests must be sent in writing by January 30, 2026. Please email TandemRegistration@smithbucklin.com to make these arrangements. After January 30, 2026, registration substitutions will be only accepted in-person.

Cancellations must be sent in writing to TandemRegistration@smithbucklin.com by December 19, 2025. Your registration fee, minus a $100 administrative fee, will be refunded in the same form as the payment was made if cancellations are received by December 19, 2025. Registrations cancelled beginning December 20, 2025, will not be refunded. Any exceptions shall be at the sole discretion of the Tandem Meetings Planning Team.  

If you are considering cancellation, please remember that as a registered attendee you will still have access to all On-Demand Session Recordings and if they are viewed within 30-days following the conclusion of the 2026 Tandem Meetings, you can obtain continuing education credit. After 30 days, session recordings can still be viewed, but credit will not be granted.

If you have questions about your registration, please contact the registration team at TandemRegistration@smithbucklin.com.

Tuesday, February 11 | 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. MST
Wednesday, February 12 | 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. MST
Thursday, February 13 | 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. MST
Friday, February 14 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST
Saturday, February 15 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST

Times are posted in local, Salt Lake City time (MST) and are subject to change. 

The Tandem Meetings suggests business casual, but there are no strict guidelines on attire. We ask that attendees present themselves in a professional manner. Additionally, meeting spaces may fluctuate in temperature. We strongly suggest wearing layers for comfort. We also recommend comfortable shoes.

Wednesday, February 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MST
Thursday, February 5 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MST
Friday, February 6 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MST
Saturday, February 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST

Times are posted in local Mountain Standard Time (MST; UTC) and are subject to change. Additional scheduling information can be found on the Program page.

Due to the professional nature of the Tandem Meetings, all attendees and guests must be at least 18 years old. Anyone who wishes to access the Salt Palace Convention Center will need to be a registered attendee. Guest passes can be purchased in advance through the Registration system.

Childcare services are not provided by Tandem Meetings, Salt Palace Convention Center or the affiliated meeting hotels. One location for local childcare services cis through Care at www.care.com. Tandem Meetings, ASTCT, CIBMTR and Smithbucklin have no affiliation with these organizations and are unable to endorse their services. We recommend you investigate further to ensure this company meets your childcare standards.

View the Tandem Meetings Code of Conduct here. Conference attendees will be required to attest to the Tandem Meetings Code of Conduct upon registration for the meetings.

If you are or would like to be an exhibitor or supporter for the Tandem Meetings, please visit the Become a Supporter page and/or the Become an Exhibitor page. 

For exhibiting opportunities, please contact our exhibits team at TandemMeetings@mcw.edu.

For support opportunities, please contact our support team at TandemSupport@astct.org.

Coffee, refreshment breaks and lunch are included for registered attendees, along with various receptions and other non-ticketed events. See the Social Events page for more information. Attendees who participate in a scheduled Symposium will receive breakfast or lunch based on the session time.

For many attendees, a Letter of Invitation helps facilitate the visa application process and/or support requests to receive funding to attend the Tandem Meetings. If a Letter of Invitation is needed for the 2026 Tandem Meetings, please follow these steps:

1. Email TandemMeetings@mcw.edu to request the Letter of Invitation
2. Include in the email the full attendee’s name, job title, email, institution and mailing address

Once the request has been received and reviewed, the Letter of Invitation will be provided via email in PDF format within three business days of receipt of all requested information. Questions can be sent to TandemMeetings@mcw.edu.

Salt Palace Convention Center will have EMT and police personnel on-site throughout the Tandem Meetings. Should there be an emergency, contact information desk staff, security or a Tandem Meetings staff member for assistance.

The Tandem Meetings aim to ensure that all meeting attendees can experience the conference to its fullest. To ensure that we can accommodate you, please include any requests for special accommodation during the registration process.

The Tandem Meetings comply with the ADA and are committed to providing a positive experience for all attendees. Participants who have special requirements due to a disability may indicate their needed accommodation(s) during the registration process.

For those who need additional assistance moving throughout our facility, The Salt Palace Convention Center offers per day rate rentals of mobility scooters and wheelchairs. With the option for multi-day rentals, attendees have the ability to ensure their mobility comfort for the entirety of their stay here in Salt Lake City. For ease of use, rentals can now be picked-up and dropped-off at our Guest Services office located on the lower mezzanine level outside of Hall A. For more information and to place an order please follow this link or contact us at 385-468-2229. 

Mobility and Rental Rates

• Wheelchairs - Standard: $35.00/day, Deluxe: $40.00/day  
• Scooters - Standard: $80.00/day, Deluxe: $105.00/day

The Salt Palace Convention Center does not have an on-site business center. The nearest location is the UPS store 0.2 miles from the convention center.

NOTE: Shipments delivered to the Business Center without prior notice will incur an additional shipping surcharge.

If you are not an ASTCT member but would like to apply, visit the ASTCT website for more details. For questions, contact ASTCT Headquarters at info@astct.org.

If you do not know your CIBMTR Corporate Membership status or have questions on how to become a CIBMTR Corporate Member, please visit the CIBMTR website for more information or contact TandemMeetings@mcw.edu.

All hotel reservations for the 2026 Tandem Meetings must be made online. Attendees must register for the Tandem Meetings first and then book their housing reservation. The link to book housing will be included in the registration confirmation email. OnPeak is the official housing partner of the 2026 Tandem Meetings.