International Market Briefing

Monday, July 27, 2026 | 7:30 a.m.
Location: Anaheim Marriott (Marquis Ballroom) – Anaheim, CA, USA

Held in conjunction with ADLM 2026 (formerly AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo)

If you are already registered for ADLM 2026, you do not need to register separately for the IMB. Badges can be picked up at the Marriott Marquis. Additional registration information can be found under the Important Registration Update section below.

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Learn about global IVD market trends

Join ADLM for the 2026 International Market Briefing & Financial Analyst Briefing, where global leaders in diagnostics come together to explore the latest trends shaping the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) market.

This program brings together international company executives and financial analysts to:

• Gain insights into key IVD market sectors and emerging trends
• Explore developments across global and emerging markets
• Connect and network with industry peers

Advance registration is required by Sunday, July 26.

Who should attend

This program is intended for international marketing executives, financial analysts, trade specialists, distributors, and others responsible for international marketing and sales.

Important registration update

Registration for ADLM 2026 is required to attend the International Market Briefing (IMB). Attendees must obtain their official event badge in advance to gain entry.

There will be no onsite registration at the IMB. Badges must be picked up prior to arrival.

ADLM 2026 registration options include:

• Full conference (all-access) registration
• Daily registration
• Expo Only pass
• Exhibitor registration

Detailed information is available on the ADLM 2026 registration website.

Please ensure you collect your registration badge at either the Anaheim Convention Center or the Anaheim Marriott satellite registration location prior to accessing the IMB.

Note: Our registration process has been updated. When registering, select "Conference Registration" for access to education sessions and the expo hall. Choose "Clinical Lab Expo" if you wish to attend only the IMB and the Clinical Lab Expo.

If you have questions, please contact ADLM Customer Service at [email protected].

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Program agenda

Monday, July 27, 2026 – Anaheim, CA, USA

7:30 – 8:15 a.m. | Networking Breakfast

8:15 – 8:20 a.m. | ADLM CEO Welcome & Opening Remarks

Melanie J. Wells, MPH, CAE
ADLM CEO

8:20 – 8:30 a.m. | ADLM Board President Welcome

Paul J. Jannetto, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB, M.T.(ASCP)
ADLM Board President

8:30 – 8:40 a.m. | Speaker Introductions

Kristin Pothier
Life Sciences Sector Leader, Global Deal Advisory and Strategy Leader, Healthcare and Life Sciences, KPMG, Boston, MA, USA

8:40 – 9:25 a.m. | Global IVD Market Update – IQVIA

Overview of worldwide IVD market trends.

Vladimir Nozinic
Engagement Manager, IQVIA MedTech IVD Solutions

Naveen Nath
Engagement Manager, IQVIA MedTech IVD Solutions

9:25 – 10:15 a.m. | Expanding Access in Diagnostics: The Evolving Role of Testing Across Settings

Diagnostic testing is rapidly expanding beyond the traditional lab into near-patient and home-based settings, creating new opportunities to improve access and patient reach. This session explores how organizations across the diagnostics ecosystem are adapting and positioning for future growth.

Panel perspectives include:

• Global IVD manufacturers (lab, point-of-care, decentralized testing)
• Clinical lab operators (large systems/integrated networks)
• Established home diagnostics companies
• Emerging innovators in next-generation testing models

Mark Whitten, PhD
Managing Director, TriMar Strategies

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | AI in Diagnostics: Enhancing Testing & Workflow Performance

Explore how artificial intelligence is being applied to improve diagnostics, both within laboratories and across broader care settings.

Moderator: Kristin Pothier
Life Sciences Sector Leader, Global Deal Advisory and Strategy Leader, Healthcare and Life Sciences, KPMG Boston, MA, USA

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. | M&A Trends in IVD and Lab Testing

A fireside-style discussion on the latest mergers, acquisitions, and investment trends shaping the diagnostics industry.

Moderator: Jessica Lin
Partner, KPMG

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks

Kristin Pothier
Life Sciences Sector Leader, Global Deal Advisory and Strategy Leader, Healthcare and Life Sciences, KPMG, Boston, MA, USA