What Meetings and Events Does the American College of Rheumatology Host?
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) hosts two major recurring meetings highlighted on rheumatology.org: ACR Convergence 2026, its flagship annual meeting, and the Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2027. ACR Convergence 2026 runs November 6–11 in Orlando, Florida, and is hosted in person with select content available on demand; registration is open, and the general registration rate ends November 11. The Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2027 runs January 24–28 in Snowmass, Colorado, with early registration open. Both are aimed at rheumatology professionals, and registration links are provided directly on the site.
ACR Convergence 2026
ACR Convergence is described on the site as "the world's premier rheumatology experience."
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 6–11, 2026 |
| Location | West Building, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida |
| Format | In person, with opportunities to view select content on demand |
| Registration | Open; general registration rate ends November 11 |
How to register: Use the "Learn More & Register" link on the ACR Convergence 2026 announcement. Because the general registration rate ends November 11, registering before that date is the way to secure the lower rate — the site does not state what the rate is or whether later registration costs more, only that the general rate period ends then.
What to expect: The meeting is in person, so plan for travel to Orlando. If you cannot attend every session live, the on-demand option covers select content only, not the full program.
Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | January 24–28, 2027 |
| Location | Snowmass, Colorado |
| Format | Five days of educational sessions and discussion |
| Registration | Early registration open |
The site describes the symposium as five days of "the latest advances in rheumatology, engaging educational sessions, and meaningful discussion in a collaborative learning environment." Early registration is already open, so registering early is the stated path to the early rate.
Other Events and Ongoing Resources
Beyond the two headline meetings, the site points to several related items:
- ACR Convergence Today — the official ACR news source for ACR Convergence.
- The Rheum Advocate newsletter — rheumatology advocacy, policy, and clinical insights.
- Upcoming Meetings — a section on the site for additional meeting listings.
- Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (September) — an awareness campaign with resources for families, clinicians, and communities, rather than a professional meeting.
Choosing Which to Attend
- If you want the largest, broadest meeting: ACR Convergence 2026 in Orlando is the flagship option, with in-person attendance plus limited on-demand access.
- If you prefer a smaller, discussion-oriented format: the Winter Rheumatology Symposium 2027 in Snowmass fits that description, with five days of sessions in a collaborative setting.
- If timing matters most: Convergence falls in November 2026; the Winter Symposium falls in January 2027.
For either meeting, the practical next step is the same: follow the registration link on rheumatology.org and register before the stated rate deadline (November 11 for Convergence's general rate; early registration for the Winter Symposium).