CAP26 Highlights
Friday, October 2
CAP Foundation Hosted Event—License to Give: An Interactive Experience
6:00–10:00 PM
Your mission begins before you arrive. Step into a night of intrigue, connection, and purpose at The Industrial—an immersive experience benefiting the CAP Foundation. From the moment you receive your briefing, you’ll be activated for a series of missions designed to bring people together in unexpected ways. Clues will be revealed. Alliances will form. Further instructions are forthcoming. This isn’t just a fundraiser. Are you in? Tickets on sale April 6.
Saturday, October 3
Member Welcome Breakfast
7:00–7:30 AM
Start your day with a delightful breakfast while networking with both new and familiar faces. Following breakfast, all members are invited to stay for the Business Meeting of the Membership.
Closing the Precision Care Gap: Pathology, Data, and Partnerships to Help More Patients Benefit From Targeted Therapy
7:30–9:00 AM
NON-CME SESSION
Precision oncology can save lives, but too many patients still don’t receive the full benefit. How can we close clinical practice gaps across the pathway? CAP pathologists are working to improve patient access through initiatives such as Biomarker OneSource and the use of real-world laboratory performance data. Join us for a panel discussion with industry and laboratory medicine leaders examining efforts to address testing, treatment, and implementation barriers.
Business Meeting of the Membership
9:00–10:00 AM
Join us for the opening session, where all members are invited to connect and stay informed with updates from CAP leadership. The 2026 Business Meeting of the Membership includes the approval of CAP25 Meeting of the Membership minutes, the State of the CAP report, recognition of outgoing Governors, installation of new Governors, and the President’s Address.
10:15 AM–5:00 PM
Shaped by your elected delegates, the HOD agenda addresses the most important topics for CAP members. Open to all members, and with no registration fee, the Fall HOD meeting is ideal for networking, interacting with CAP leaders, and forging new professional relationships.
10:15 AM–5:00 PM
Residents: Navigate the complex challenges of residency with those who understand what you’re going through while creating a network that can boost your career now and for years to come. This meeting is open to all Junior Members and Medical Student Members on the road towards a career in pathology.
2026 House of Delegates/Residents Forum Joint Session
4:00–5:00 PM
Join us for the annual joint session of the House of Delegates and the Residents Forum. This interactive forum will bring together trainees and seasoned pathologists to explore timely topics that resonate across both groups. All members are welcome to attend and contribute to the conversation.
Plenary Session—Implementation and Utilization of Digital Pathology
1:00–2:15 PM
Implementing digital pathology and AI requires more than new tools—it requires coordinated attention to governance, technology, validation, regulatory compliance, and operational integration. This discussion‑based session explores these essential building blocks for success, with real‑world insights from academic and community institutions.
Monday, October 5
Pioneers in Pathology: My Journey Supporting Cancer Care and Research in Malawi
FACULTY
Yuri Fedoriw, MD
1:00–2:00 PM
People, Places, Passion, and Pathology will explore Dr. Fedoriw’s 12‑year journey to establish a diagnostic pathology laboratory in Southern Africa—a lab which is now a cornerstone of cancer care and a model for research programs across the region. Learn how telepathology, workforce training, and quality assurance helped overcome the challenges of building pathology infrastructure in a resource‑limited setting.