About this expo
The ADLM Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo is organized by the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC). ADLM was established in 1948 and has more than 70,000 members representing professionals in clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, clinical microbiology, and data science. The 2027 edition is scheduled for July 25-29, 2027 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. The 2026 edition was held at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California (July 26-30, 2026).\n\nThe 2025 edition (July 27-31, 2025, McCormick Place, Chicago) drew nearly 16,500 laboratory medicine professionals from 110 countries and featured nearly 800 exhibitors across 240,402 net square feet of exhibit space. The Clinical Lab Expo features 700+ exhibitors and 200+ new products and services (2026 data). Visitor registration to the Clinical Lab Expo is available for 60 USD (2026). Core exhibit sectors include clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, clinical microbiology, data science and laboratory management, and translational medicine.\n\nEducational programming includes more than 250 opportunities across lectures, plenary sessions, scientific sessions, and roundtable sessions. A Disruptive Tech Zone and Career Hub are featured within the expo. Current registration and participation information is available at myadlm.org.
Highlights
5 items- The 2025 edition drew nearly 16,500 laboratory medicine professionals from 110 countries and featured nearly 800 exhibitors across 240,402 net square feet of exhibit space.
- The 2027 edition is scheduled for July 25-29, 2027 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.
- Organized by ADLM, established in 1948 with more than 70,000 members in clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, clinical microbiology, and data science.
- The Clinical Lab Expo features 700+ exhibitors and 200+ new products and services (2026); visitor registration is available for 60 USD (2026).
- Educational programming includes more than 250 sessions covering lectures, plenary sessions, scientific sessions, and roundtable discussions.
FAQ
5 questionsWho organizes the ADLM Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo?+
The event is organized by the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), established in 1948.
Where and when is the 2027 edition held?+
The 2027 edition is scheduled for July 25-29, 2027 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.
How large was the 2025 edition?+
The 2025 edition drew nearly 16,500 attendees from 110 countries and featured nearly 800 exhibitors across 240,402 net square feet of exhibit space.
What is the registration fee for the Clinical Lab Expo?+
Visitor registration to the Clinical Lab Expo is available for 60 USD (2026 data).
What educational programming is available?+
The event offers more than 250 educational opportunities including lectures, plenary sessions, scientific sessions, and roundtable sessions, along with a Disruptive Tech Zone and Career Hub.