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 26, 2026
Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Opening Mixer
- Pediatric & Maternal-Fetal, Health Equity & Access, and Stewardship & Management Science Divisions Members Mixer*
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
- Chewing the Facts: Cardiovascular Health Division Membership Lunch and Learn*
- Genetics & Genomics Division (G&G) Membership Meeting*
- Hematology & Coagulation Division (HEMCOAG) Members Meeting
- MLS Day and Happy Hour*
- INT-Spectacular (formerly 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
Opening Mixer
Networking / Social Event
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Arena Plaza, Anaheim Convention Center
Join all attendees for a casual networking opportunity to kick off the week at the ADLM Annual Meeting.
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
Join the Pediatric & Maternal-Fetal, Health Equity & Access, and Stewardship & Management Sciences Divisions for a membership mixer at ADLM 2026. The divisions will be celebrating its members and their fields along with presenting their yearly awards!
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
Join the Cancer Diagnostics & Monitoring Division for a membership meeting at ADLM 2026. The division will be celebrating its members and field along with presenting it's yearly awards!
Therapeutic Drug Management & Toxicology (TDMTOX) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $40 (Member) / $65 (Non-Member)
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Room 201A, Anaheim Convention Center
Join the Therapeutic Drug Management & Toxicology Division for a membership meeting at ADLM 2026. The division will be celebrating its members and field along with presenting it's yearly awards!
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)
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Room 201A, Anaheim Convention Center
Join the Data Science & Informatics Division for a membership meeting at ADLM 2026. The division will be celebrating its members and field along with presenting it's yearly awards!
Immunology & Infectious Disease Division (IID) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Room 201B, Anaheim Convention Center
Join the Immunology & Infectious Disease Division for a membership meeting at ADLM 2026. The division will be celebrating its members and field along with presenting it's yearly awards!
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
Join the Endocrinology & Metabolism for a membership meeting at ADLM 2026. The division will be celebrating its members and field along with presenting it's yearly awards!
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.
Chewing the Facts: Cardiovascular Health Division Membership Lunch and Learn*
Ticketed Event – $50 (Member) / $70 (Non-Member)
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Room 201B, Anaheim Convention Center
Join the Cardiovascular Health Division for food, friendly competition, exciting science, and door prizes. Cheer on the Zak/Cooper Award and CV Abstract Award winners, and feast on a CE-accredited presentation on lipoprotein(a) testing—the biomarker reshaping cardiovascular risk assessment. Bring your questions for our expert's live Q&A session.
Genetics & Genomics Division (G&G) Membership Meeting*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Platinum Ballroom 1, Anaheim Marriott
Join the Genetics & Genomics Division for a membership meeting at ADLM 2026. The division will be celebrating its members and field along with presenting it's yearly awards!
Hematology & Coagulation Division (HEMCOAG) Members Meeting*
Ticketed Event – Free
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Room 201A, Anaheim Convention Center
Join the Hematology & Coagulation Division for a membership meeting at ADLM 2026. The division will be celebrating its members and field along with presenting it's yearly awards!
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.
INT-Spectacular (formerly MassSpectacular)*
Ticketed Event – $35 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Grand Ballroom F, Anaheim Marriott
Join the Innovation & Technology Division members and affiliates for an evening of education, an award ceremony and networking. This reception will provide an opportunity to mingle with the event's sponsors who will be onsite. Please note that this is a ticketed event.
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
Join the Point-of-Care Testing Division for the 24th Annual Point of Care Coordinator Forum at ADLM 2026. All Point-of-Care professionals are welcome to attend (no pass to ADLM 2026 is required to attend).
Data Science Symposium*
Ticketed – Free
1:00 – 6:00 PM
Marquis Northeast, Anaheim Marriott
Half-day educational conference focused on data science in laboratory medicine.