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2027 Call for Abstracts

Share Your Expertise. Inspire New Ideas. Shape the Future of Radiation Oncology.

SROA 44th Annual Meeting
September 19–21, 2027 | Hilton Chicago | Chicago, Illinois

Submission Deadline: February 25, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET

The Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA) invites radiation oncology professionals to share their knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas at the 2027 SROA Annual Meeting.

As radiation oncology continues to evolve, administrators are navigating new technologies, workforce challenges, changing reimbursement models, and increasing operational demands. Your experiences and insights can help colleagues address these challenges and prepare for the future.

Whether you have implemented an innovative solution, improved a process, navigated a complex challenge, or developed a successful program, we encourage you to submit a proposal.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

Abstracts are submitted through ProposalSpace.

What We're Looking For

The SROA Program Committee is seeking proposals that offer practical insights, fresh perspectives, innovative approaches, and real-world solutions relevant to radiation oncology administration.

Topics of particular interest include:

  • The Future of Radiation Oncology: Changing models of care, strategic growth, and preparing for tomorrow's challenges.
  • AI and Technology: Practical applications of AI, automation, workflow integration, and measuring ROI.
  • Billing, Coding and Reimbursement: Payment reform, coding changes, authorizations, denials, and financial impacts.
  • Practice Operations: Operational efficiency, scheduling, patient access, capacity management, and workflow improvement.
  • Staffing and Workforce Development: Recruitment, retention, staffing models, succession planning, and employee engagement.
  • Leadership and Management: Leading through change, communication, coaching, and developing future leaders.
  • Emerging Treatments and Technologies: Theranostics, adaptive radiation therapy, proton therapy, and operational readiness.
  • Financial and Strategic Management: Budgeting, benchmarking, business planning, and service line expansion.
  • Quality, Safety and Patient Experience: Quality improvement, patient safety, care coordination, and patient engagement.
  • Practice Setting Perspectives: Challenges and solutions across academic, community, rural, hospital-based, and freestanding practices.
  • Collaboration and Innovation: Multidisciplinary partnerships, implementing new programs, and lessons learned.

Proposals addressing other topics relevant to radiation oncology administration are also welcome. Submissions designed to support new and emerging administrators are especially encouraged.

NEW FOR 2027! Morning Energizer Sessions

30 Minutes. Fresh Perspectives. Practical Ideas.

We're introducing Morning Energizers, a new interactive session format designed to start the conference day with engaging discussions, creative thinking, and practical takeaways.

These 30-minute, non-concurrent sessions will bring attendees together to explore a compelling topic or challenge through audience polling, real-world scenarios, facilitated discussions, or collaborative problem-solving.

We're looking for presenters who can engage the audience, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire new approaches to familiar problems.

Morning Energizers are intended to be highly interactive, with minimal reliance on traditional lecture-style presentations.

Presentation Opportunities

SROA welcomes proposals for several presentation formats:

60-Minute Educational Sessions
In-depth presentations exploring important topics, emerging trends, practical strategies, and real-world experiences.

30-Minute Educational Sessions
Focused presentations that deliver valuable insights and actionable takeaways in a shorter format.

30-Minute Morning Energizers
Interactive general sessions designed to engage the full audience through discussion, participation, and collaborative learning.

Electronic Poster Presentations – 5-minute presentation
An opportunity to showcase research, quality improvement initiatives, innovative projects, and operational strategies.

Presenters are encouraged to incorporate interactive elements into their sessions, including audience polling, case-based discussions, exercises, and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.

Submission Information

Before submitting, please note:

  • Abstracts must be submitted by February 25, 2027.
  • Each submission must include an abstract of no more than 300 words and three learning objectives.
  • All abstracts will undergo blind review by the SROA Program Committee.
  • Individuals may submit up to two abstracts for consideration.
  • SROA membership is not required to submit.
  • Selected presenters must attend the Annual Meeting in person and register for the conference.
  • Speaker honoraria and travel reimbursement are not provided. Discounted registration will be available.

Additional submission guidelines and requirements are available in ProposalSpace.

Ready to Share Your Expertise?

Your knowledge and experience can help shape the conversations, ideas, and innovations that move radiation oncology administration forward.

We invite you to contribute to the 2027 SROA Annual Meeting!

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

Submission Deadline: February 25, 2027

Questions? Contact info@sroa.org.