2026 KRAS KICKERS CANCER CONNECT

Uniting patients, care partners, and world-renowned researchers for Knowledge, Research, Advocacy, and Survivorship.

WHEN: February 19–20, 2026
WHERE: LUMA Hotel - San Francisco

Join us in San Francisco, CA for the KRAS Cancer Connect!
Presented by KRAS Kickers

Join us for the premier in-person gathering bringing together patients with KRAS cancers, care partners, and world-renowned researchers. Hosted by KRAS Kickers, the KRAS Kickers Cancer Connect is a two-day experience where knowledge, research, advocacy, and community come together.

At the KRAS Kickers Cancer Connect, patients and care partners gain direct access to the experts at the forefront of KRAS science, breakthrough research, and cutting-edge clinical trials.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Agenda:
- Doors Open at 1:00 PM (PST) on Feb. 19.

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Keynote Speakers & Sessions at the LUMA Hotel
Lab Tours at the University of California at San Francisco
- Lab tours will take place on Friday and require walking. Please bring comfortable shoes. Wheelchair access will be available.
Important Notes:
- The event will NOT be live-streamed.
- The lab tour will NOT be recorded or available by video.
- Select presentations will be recorded and available in March (earliest) for those who sign up for virtual access.

In-Person attendees will have the opportunity to:

Learn the latest breakthroughs in KRAS research and clinical trials
Engage directly with leading scientists and medical experts
Participate in breakout sessions for both patients & care partners
Connect with peers who share your journey
Join casual networking opportunities and meet-and-greets

More details on Thursday/Friday evening events and lab tours will be posted as schedules finalize.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Cost: $300*
- FREE* for Cancer Patients & Care Partners with code: KICKERS25
- *Does NOT include travel or hotel.

Hear from and connect with premier researchers in the KRAS cancer field:

Dr. Frank McCormick, Ph.D., FRS, FAACR - Professor of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. The visionary behind the NIH RAS Initiative; recently received a major national award.

Dr. Kevan Shokat, Ph.D. - Lead Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, cracked the code on targeting KRAS, leading to the first-ever KRAS drugs.

Dr. David S. Hong, MD - Deputy Chair, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, runs KRAS clinical trials and see patients directly, bridging lab to bedside.

Dr. Ignacio Garrido-Laguna, MD, Ph.D., MBA - Director Phase 1 Program. Co-leader GI Oncology MDG at Huntsman Cancer Institute, runs KRAS clinical trials and see patients directly, bridging lab to bedside.

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Space is limited. Don't wait to secure your spot!

BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY:

Book your stay at the LUMA Hotel in San Francisco with our discounted rate!

Lodging is reserved for Feb. 19 (Thursday) and Feb. 20 (Friday) at a limited rate ($279/night) at the LUMA hotel in San Francisco. It is important to reserve your rooms ASAP to ensure the reduced rate and confirm availability. For those who are extending beyond Feb. 19 and Feb. 20, please send an email to Patty@kraskickers.org to make sure you are not charged an attrition fee. We have limited rooms reserved on Feb. 18 & Feb. 21.

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