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Special Events
ADLM 2026 offers a variety of special events where attendees can connect with colleagues from around the world. ADLM Divisions, the Academy, the Society for Young Clinical Laboratorians (SYCL), and other groups will host networking, educational, and member events throughout the meeting in Anaheim, CA.
Please note that some events may require advance registration and/or have limited capacity. Ticketed events are marked with an asterisk (*). Events are listed in chronological order.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
- International Market Briefing*
- Global Affairs Core Committee
- Latin America Subcommittee
- Cancer Diagnostics & Monitoring Division (CDM) Members Meeting*
- Therapeutic Drug Management & Toxicology (TDMTOX) Members Meeting*
- Academy Networking Coffee
- Data Science & Informatics Division (DSI) Research Hour*
- Immunology & Infectious Disease Division (IID) Members Meeting*
- ABCC-SYCL Awards and Recognition Reception
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Endocrinology & Metabolism (ENDOMET) Members Meeting*
- Asia-Pacific Subcommittee
- Africa Subcommittee
- Cardiovascular Health Division (CVH) Members Meeting*
- Genetics & Genomics Division (G&G) Membership Meeting*
- Hematology & Coagulation Division (HEMCOAG) Members Meeting
- MLS Day and Happy Hour
- MassSpectacular*
- AfterGlow*
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026
SYCL Workshop*
Ticketed Event - Price TBA
1:30 – 6:00 PM
Marquis Northeast, Anaheim Marriott
The Society for Young Clinical Laboratorians (SYCL) presents its annual professional development workshop designed for early-career laboratorians. Content and speakers TBA.
SYCL Mixer
Networking Event – Invitation Only
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Platinum Patio, Anaheim Marriott
SYCL Members are invited to network with peers and ADLM leadership.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Pediatric & Maternal-Fetal, Health Equity & Access, and Stewardship & Management Science Divisions Members Mixer*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
Networking / Social Event
8:00 – 9:30 PM
Grand Ballroom ABCD, Anaheim Marriott
Joint division mixer. Details TBA.
Monday, July 27, 2026
International Market Briefing*
Ticketed Event – Free
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Marquis Ballroom, Anaheim Marriott
Global Affairs Core Committee
Invite Only
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Room 303A, Anaheim Convention Center
Committee meeting.
Latin America Subcommittee
Invite Only
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Room 303A, Anaheim Convention Center
Subcommittee meeting.
Cancer Diagnostics & Monitoring Division (CDM) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Room 201B, Anaheim Convention Center
Division meeting. Details TBA.
Therapeutic Drug Management & Toxicology (TDMTOX) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $40 (Member) / $65 (Non-Member)
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Room 201A, Anaheim Convention Center
Division meeting. Details TBA.
Academy Networking Coffee
1:45 – 2:45 PM
California Terrace, Anaheim Convention Center
Join Academy leadership to learn about committees and fellowship opportunities.
Data Science & Informatics Division (DSI) Research Hour*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Room 201A, Anaheim Convention Center
Research-focused division event. Details TBA.
Immunology & Infectious Disease Division (IID) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Room 201B, Anaheim Convention Center
Division meeting. Details TBA.
ABCC-SYCL Awards and Recognition Reception
6:15 – 7:45 PM
Platinum Ballroom 3 – 4, Anaheim Marriott
Reception honoring new ABCC diplomates and SYCL award winners.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Endocrinology & Metabolism (ENDOMET) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
7:30 – 9:00 AM
Room 201B, Anaheim Convention Center
Division meeting. Details TBA.
Asia-Pacific Subcommittee
Invite Only
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Room 303A, Anaheim Convention Center
Subcommittee meeting.
Africa Subcommittee
Invite Only
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Room 303A, Anaheim Convention Center
Subcommittee meeting.
Cardiovascular Health Division (CVH) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $50 (Member) / $70 (Non-Member)
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Room 201B, Anaheim Convention Center
Division meeting. Details TBA.
Genetics & Genomics Division (G&G) Membership Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Platinum Ballroom 1, Anaheim Marriott
Division meeting. Details TBA.
Hematology & Coagulation Division (HEMCOAG) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – Free
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Room 201A, Anaheim Convention Center
Division meeting. Details TBA.
MLS Day and Happy Hour
MLS Day is an all day event and includes a Happy Hour.
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Room 303A, Anaheim Convention Center
MLS Council networking event.
MassSpectacular*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Grand Ballroom F, Anaheim Marriott
Innovation & Technology Division event. Details TBA.
AfterGlow*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $70 (Non-Member)
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Grand Ballroom E, Anaheim Marriott
POCT Member Meeting (5:00–6:00 PM) followed by the AfterGlow networking party (6:00–8:00 PM).
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Academy Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Luncheon*
Ticketed Event- $50
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Platinum Ballroom 9, Anaheim Marriott
Annual luncheon and awards presentation for Academy Fellows.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
24th Annual Point of Care Coordinator Forum
Ticketed – $35
8:00 – 11:00 AM
Room 207CD, Anaheim Convention Center
Open to all point-of-care professionals. An ADLM 2026 meeting badge is not required to attend.
Data Science Symposium*
Ticketed – Free
1:00 – 5:00 PM
Marquis Northeast, Anaheim Marriott
Half-day educational conference focused on data science in laboratory medicine.