| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| August | |
| August 17, 2026 | Abstract Submission Opens |
| August 28, 2026 | Special session proposals |
| October | |
| October 5, 2026 | Abstract submission closes |
| October 19, 2026 | PDC submission deadline |
| November | |
| November 5-6, 2026 | 77th ECTC November Planning Meeting |
| December | |
| December 7, 2026 | Author notification |
| End of 2026 | Pre-registration of student challenge teams |
| 2027 | |
| Early 2027 | Planned date for conference registration to open |
| February | |
| February 19, 2027 | Manuscripts due |
| May | |
| May 8, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET | Deadline for ECTC Discounted Hotel Sleeping Room Rate* |
| May 8, 2027 | Deadline for Early Bird Registration Rates |
| June 1-4, 2027 | 77th ECTC Conference – Denver |
* Please note that hotel sleeping rooms tend to sell out months before the May 8th deadline. As such, please book your room ASAP.
