ADLM (Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine) is the premier global event for clinical laboratory medicine, diagnostics, and healthcare technology. It was formerly known as the AACC Annual Meeting. The 2026 edition has recently concluded, and plans for 2027 are already underway.
๐ Upcoming Events
The ADLM Annual Meeting is held at different venues each year, and the dates for the next edition have been confirmed.
| Event | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ADLM 2027 | Chicago, IL (McCormick Place Convention Center) | July 25โ29, 2027 |
๐ Highlights from ADLM 2026
The 2026 meeting in Anaheim drew nearly 17,000 laboratory medicine professionals, featuring five plenary sessions and a Clinical Lab Expo with 700 exhibitors. Here are some of the key highlights:
- Plenary Sessions: The program featured expert speakers who covered a wide range of topics. Highlights included a look back at five decades of diabetes research (Dr. David M. Nathan), challenges of monitoring astronaut health in space (Dr. Kathleen McMonigal from NASA), research on Alzheimer’s disease in individuals with Down syndrome (Dr. Elizabeth Head), innovations in cervical cancer screening and healthcare equity (Dr. Leeya Pinder), and the use of mass spectrometry to identify better testing and treatment for blood cancers (Dr. Arun Wiita).
- Clinical Lab Expo: The exhibit floor coveredย 308,611 net square feet, showcasing the latest tools in artificial intelligence, clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, automation, and more.
๐ก Program Structure
For future editions, you can expect a similar program structure:
- Plenary Sessions: These are keynote-style lectures that open each morning.
- Scientific Sessions: The technical core of the meeting, covering current research, clinical practice, and emerging technology (roughly 70 sessions).
- Roundtables: Small-group, ticketed discussions on specific topics.
- Poster Hall: Features hundreds of poster presentations from researchers.
- Clinical Lab Expo: The main exhibit floor where companies showcase their products and services.