ADLM 2027 Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo【USA】
ADLM 2027 Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo will take place July 25–29, 2027, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Organized by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC), this international conference brings together experts in clinical laboratory medicine and diagnostics to share advances in clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine and laboratory management. The accompanying Clinical Lab Expo will be held July 27–29, showcasing in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products and clinical laboratory technologies.
Meeting Theme and Objectives
With its official tagline, “Only Here.”, ADLM 2027 provides an international platform for laboratory medicine researchers, healthcare professionals, laboratory managers and companies developing diagnostic technologies.
The annual meeting addresses advances in laboratory science, practical applications of diagnostic technologies, laboratory quality and improvements in patient care. The Clinical Lab Expo complements the scientific program by providing opportunities to compare products and services that address laboratory needs and explore technology development and business collaboration.
Official information: About the Meeting / ADLM Annual Meeting
ADLM 2027: Event Information
- Event Name: ADLM 2027 Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
- Annual Meeting: July 25–29, 2027 (Sunday–Thursday)
- Clinical Lab Expo: July 27–29, 2027 (Tuesday–Thursday)
- Venue: McCormick Place Convention Center
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Organizer: Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)
- Meeting Format: In-person meeting, with online ePoster access also planned.
- Exhibition Scale: More than 700 exhibitors and 200 product categories, according to the organizer.
- Educational Program: More than 250 educational opportunities and 300 expert speakers, according to the organizer.
Official information: Official Meeting Website / Past and Future Meetings
Organizer and Meeting Administration
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)
ADLM is a professional organization dedicated to advancing laboratory medicine and diagnostics. Formerly known as the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), it organizes this conference as the successor to the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.
- General Meeting Inquiries: +1-202-857-0717
- Exhibit Sales Inquiries: +1-703-631-6200
- Official Housing Partner: SPARGO, Inc.
Official information: ADLM Official Website / Meeting and Exhibit Contacts
Key Research Areas and Technologies
The official ADLM 2027 overview identifies clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine and laboratory management as major areas of interest. Related research and business fields include:
- Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics: Biochemical testing, immunoassays, biomarker analysis and clinical analyzers.
- Molecular Diagnostics: PCR, nucleic acid detection, infectious disease diagnostics, genomic analysis and next-generation sequencing.
- Mass Spectrometry: Biological sample analysis using LC-MS/MS and related applications in clinical laboratory medicine.
- In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD): Diagnostic reagents, test kits, sample processing and diagnostic analytical systems.
- Laboratory Management and Automation: Sample transport, liquid handling, automated analysis, quality control and workflow efficiency.
- Digital Health and AI: Clinical data analysis, diagnostic decision support, laboratory information management and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
- Translational Medicine: Translating fundamental research into practical laboratory tests and patient care.
Pharma Nexus highlights: The meeting provides an opportunity for companies working with clinical analyzers, diagnostic and research reagents, liquid handling, sample preparation, single-use technologies and quality control instruments to explore international developments in diagnostics and laboratory automation. These are related technology areas, not a confirmed list of individual conference sessions or exhibited products.
Official information: Meeting Overview and Research Areas / Clinical Lab Expo
Call for Abstracts and Research Presentations
The ADLM 2027 call for poster abstracts is scheduled to open on November 17, 2026. This is separate from the closed call for session proposals. Applicants should consult the official poster abstract submission guidelines.
- Call for Session Proposals: Opened September 14, 2026, and closed November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
- Poster Abstract Submission Opens: November 17, 2026 (scheduled).
- Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: February 16, 2027, midnight U.S. Eastern Time, as stated by the organizer.
- Acceptance Notifications: April 2027 (planned).
- Presentation Confirmation Deadline: Late April 2027 (planned).
- ePoster Upload Deadline: July 13, 2027.
- In-person Poster Presentations: July 27 or 28, 2027.
- ePoster Availability: July 27–November 1, 2027, for All Access registrants.
- Abstract Submission Fee: No fee. Multiple submissions are permitted.
Accepted poster abstracts that are presented at the meeting are scheduled for publication in a supplementary issue of ADLM’s journal Clinical Chemistry. Please consult the official submission instructions for the exact closing time, abstract formatting, eligibility and presenter registration requirements.
Official information: Poster Abstract Submissions / Important Dates
Scientific Program and Plenary Speakers
ADLM 2027 features plenary sessions, scientific sessions, roundtable discussions, poster presentations and educational offerings such as ADLM University. The official plenary program lists the following five speakers:
- Carl T. Wittwer: University of Utah/ARUP Laboratories. Wider access to molecular diagnostic methods, including rapid PCR and clinical applications. Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship Award recipient.
- Jonathan H. Chen: Stanford University School of Medicine. Artificial intelligence in healthcare, human expertise and clinical decision-making.
- Charles Chiu: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Metagenomic next-generation sequencing for infectious disease diagnostics (final presentation title pending).
- Peter Pronovost: University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University. Healthcare quality, implementation science and patient outcomes (final presentation title pending).
- Judith A.J. Steen: Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital. Neuroproteomics research in Alzheimer’s disease (final presentation title pending).
The descriptions above summarize the research topics in the published plenary program. Please consult the official program updates for detailed schedules and finalized presentation titles. General program sessions are expected to become available for viewing in early April 2027.
Official information: Conference Program / Plenary Sessions and Speakers
Registration and Fees
The organizer’s Important Dates page lists early February 2027 as the planned opening of full conference and expo registration. As of November 13, 2026, the official registration fee schedule for ADLM 2027 has not been confirmed.
- Registration Opens: Early February 2027 (planned).
- Early Registration Savings End: Early June 2027 (planned).
- Advance Registration Savings End: Late July 2027 (planned).
- Registration Fees and Categories: Under preparation.
- Member Housing Opens: Early January 2027 (planned).
- Nonmember Housing Opens: Early March 2027 (planned).
- Housing Closes: Late June 2027 (planned).
The official FAQ indicates that scientific session participants can earn ACCENT® continuing education (CE) and continuing medical education (CME) credits. Consult the official registration information for eligible sessions, credit requirements and fees for each registration category.
Official information: Registration / Registration and Housing Dates / Frequently Asked Questions
Clinical Lab Expo and Exhibitor Opportunities
The ADLM Clinical Lab Expo is an international exhibition showcasing in vitro diagnostic products, clinical laboratory instruments and related technologies and services. The official ADLM 2027 exhibitor page provides access to exhibitor applications.
- Expo Dates: July 27–29, 2027 (Tuesday–Thursday). The expo opens after the annual meeting begins.
- Expo Venue: McCormick Place Convention Center.
- Exhibition Scale: More than 700 exhibitors and 200 product categories, according to the organizer.
- New Products and Services: More than 200, according to the organizer’s meeting overview.
- Expo Activities: Product and technology presentations, short educational talks, industry workshops and networking opportunities.
- Exhibitor Industries: Clinical analyzers, diagnostic reagents, molecular diagnostics, laboratory management and related technologies and services.
- Exhibitor Applications: Accessible through the official exhibitor page and application portal.
- Exhibit Fees, Sponsorship Packages and Application Deadlines: Confirm through the official exhibitor application portal or exhibit sales representatives.
Exhibitors have opportunities to introduce their products and services to clinical laboratory managers, buyers of in vitro diagnostic products and other laboratory medicine professionals. Confirm booth availability, pricing, service charges and move-in and move-out requirements before entering into an exhibit agreement.
Exhibit Sales Inquiries: +1-703-631-6200. Official exhibit sales contacts include Sabrina Bracken and John Barrett.
Official information: Clinical Lab Expo / Exhibitor Information and Applications / Official Exhibitor Application Portal
Venue and Access
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60616, USA (general venue address)
Tel: +1-312-791-7000
McCormick Place is a major convention complex in Chicago, with multiple exhibition buildings and conference facilities. As entrance locations vary by building, consult the meeting venue map and official transportation information. Chicago observes U.S. Central Time. Please check the organizer’s latest announcement for confirmed expo hours.
Official information: McCormick Place Official Website / Driving Directions and Building Entrances
Official Websites
McCormick Place Official Website
Information checked November 13, 2026. Meeting details, scientific programs, abstract submission dates, registration schedules and exhibit conditions are subject to change. Please consult the official ADLM 2027 website for the latest information.
