Hello ARCOS Members,

It’s hard to believe, but planning is already underway for your professional development at the 21st Annual ARCOS Conference, taking place in February 10th-12th, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL!

We are excited to open submissions for both our Patsi Furr Presentation and Poster Session!

A big thank you to Honor Gifford, our Patsi Furr Coordinator Spotlight presenter at the 20th Annual ARCOS Conference, you were a fantastic addition to our conference!

Honor presented “What I Wish I Knew Then, That I Know Now” as part of the Patsi Furr Coordinator Spotlight. You can view the slides here: https://arcosonline.org/2025-annual-conference/

Looking for inspiration to submit your own poster? Watch the virtual presentation by Beth Wueste available at https://arcosonline.org/past-event-recordings/ . She walks you through a step-by-step guide and shares helpful poster resources designed just for you.

Submission Deadlines:
• November 1, 2025 – Patsi Furr Coordinator Spotlight abstract deadline
• November 1, 2025 – Poster abstract deadline
• November 14, 2025 – Notification of acceptance
Please note: The primary Patsi Furr presenter or Poster presenter must be an ARCOS member

Submission forms are available on the homepage of the ARCOS website.

Any questions please contact Courtney Matlach, ARCOS President Elect at cmatlach@montefiore.org

We can’t wait to see the amazing ideas and innovations you’ll bring!

ARCOS Board of Directors