AACC's Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo are held each year in July. Click here for future dates and locations. Registration information is available between mid-April and June 22nd. Other information is available all year on our Annual Meeting web pages.

What is the difference between the AACC Annual Meeting Conference and the Clinical Lab Expo?

The AACC Annual Meeting includes hundreds of educational sessions on a wide variety of topics. A registration fee is required for all participants attending the educational sessions. Annual Meeting Conference registration includes admission to Plenary sessions, Symposia, Meet the Experts sessions, Chair's Invited sessions, and the Poster sessions. Once you have registered for the Annual Meeting, you may also purchase tickets for Interactive Workshop, Short Course, and Brown Bag sessions. Entry to the Clinical Lab Expo (exhibit hall) is included with your Annual Meeting Conference registration.

The Clinical Lab Expo is the exhibition tradeshow of the AACC Annual Meeting. The Clinical Lab Expo will host over 600 Exhibitors in all areas of Clinical Laboratory Science. No educational sessions or poster sessions are allowed with this registration type. Registration is required. Advance registration is open from mid April to June 22nd. You are strongly encouraged to register in advance.

How much does the Clinical Lab Expo (Expo Only) cost?

Expo Only Registrations received at AACC by June 1, 2012 are free and payment is not required. Registrations received after June 1, 2012 require payment of $25 per person. Registration is open from mid April to June 22, 2012.

How much does the Annual Meeting Conference (Educational Sessions) cost?

This information is available from mid April to July. Click here for more information.

What's included with my registration?

• Clinical Lab Expo Only: Entrance to the exhibit hall only
• Annual Meeting Registration
  
  • Full Basic Registration (AACC Member, Non-Member, Student, Emeritus Member):
    • Plenary Sessions
    • Symposia
    • Meet the Experts Sessions
    • Chair's Invited Sessions
    • Poster Sessions
    • Exhibit Hall
    • Opening Mixer
    • May purchase Interactive Workshop, Short Course, or Brown Bag tickets
  • Daily Registration (One Day Registration Only):
    • Plenary Session for that Day
    • Symposia for that Day 
    • Meet the Experts Sessions for that Day
    • Chair's Invited Sessions for that Day
    • Poster Sessions for that Day (Tuesday - Thursday)
    • Exhibit Hall entry for that Day (Tuesday - Thursday)
    • May purchase Interactive Workshop, Short Course, or Brown Bag tickets for that Day
  • Guest Registration
    • Plenary Sessions
    • Symposia
    • Meet the Experts Sessions
    • Chair's Invited Sessions
    • Poster Sessions
    • Exhibit Hall
    • Opening Mixer

How do I register?

General Annual Meeting Registration is open from mid April to June 22, 2012.

Click here to register now online. To view the sequence of online registration steps, click here.

To register by fax or mail, print the desired form below, then fax or mail it according to the instructions on the form.

• Conference Registration Form
• Expo Only Registration Form

Students attending the Conference who are not members of AACC must register by fax or mail and must include a copy of their current student ID or a letter, on letterhead from their professor, in order to receive the discounted student registration fee.

A separate order must be placed for each person who is registering.

When registering on the website, the person logged in must be the person registering. (Note to assistants and purchasing agents: If you want to register a group of people, please fax or mail the registration forms.)

Please call Customer Service if you have any questions or concerns (9am-5pm Eastern U.S. time weekdays, 800-892-1400 or 202-857-0717), but please be aware that we cannot accept Annual Meeting Conference or Expo Only registration over the telephone.

What types of payment may I use?

If payment is required, you may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express), check (in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank), or wire transfer (click here for wire transfer details). Purchase orders are not accepted. 

How do I add sessions to my existing Conference registration?

If you want to add sessions to an existing Full or Daily Conference registration, you may either add the new sessions online, or print a conference registration form and fax or mail it to Customer Service with your desired new sessions and any required payment.

How do I change my existing Daily Conference registration?

If you want to add 1 or more days to an existing Daily Conference registration, you may either add the new day(s) online, or print a conference registration form and fax or mail it to Customer Service with your desired new day(s), sessions and any required payment.

If you want to change your existing Daily Conference registration to a Full Conference registration, please contact Customer Service at custserv@aacc.org.

How do I change my existing Expo Only registration?

If you want to change your existing Expo Only registration to a Full or Daily Conference registration or add a Daily Conference registration to your existing Expo Only registration, please contact Customer Service at custserv@aacc.org.

Can I register at the Convention Center and what are the registration hours?

Yes, you can register onsite. You will need to bring full payment and a government issued photo ID. Registration hours are:

Exhibit Hall Hours

Can I bring a guest?

Guest registration is available only with the purchase of a full conference registration. You will be allowed to bring only one guest per paid registration. When registering online, you will be prompted to complete the guest information after you have completed your registration. Guests are not eligible for Continuing Education Credit.

Can I bring my spouse to the Opening Mixer on Sunday?

Yes, you can as long as your spouse is registered for the full Conference, has a Guest Registration, or has a one day Sunday only registration.

Will badges be mailed?

Badges will not be mailed in advance unless you registered for the Expo Only by the early deadline and reside in the United States. These badges will be mailed in early July.

Where do I pick up my badge?

Badges may be picked up in the Registration Area at the Convention Center. There will be signs to direct you to the correct registration area.

What do I need to bring to pick up my badge?

All registrants must show a government-issued photo ID in order to pick up their badges. It is helpful if you also bring your confirmation letter. Each registrant must pick up his/her own badge; representatives of groups cannot pick up all the badges for that group.

If I can't attend, can someone take my place at the Conference?

Yes. The original registrant must notify Customer Service in writing of the change as soon as possible. In the event of a last minute change, you must bring the written authorization with you to the registration counter in the Convention Center. Membership status will determine if additional fees will apply.

If I can't attend, can someone take my place at the Expo?

No. There are no cancellations, refunds, or transfers of Expo Only Registration.

What is the address of the Convention Center?

The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015.

Is there parking near the Convention Center?

Yes, at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Is there transportation to the Convention Center from the airport?

Yes. Taxi cabs are available.

Is there transportation to the Convention Center from the hotels?

Yes. AACC provides shuttle bus service from most of the "official" hotels. Those that do not have shuttle bus service are either within walking distance to the Convention Center (1 to 3 blocks) or are serviced by a shuttle stop at an nearby hotel.

Are children allowed in the Convention Center?

AACC permits individuals age 16 and 17 with a photo ID to register for and attend the 2012 AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, if accompanied by a registered adult. Children under 16 are not permitted on the exhibit floor or in the educational sessions at any time.

What is the cancellation policy?

All Annual Meeting cancellations must be received in writing. Written cancellation received by Friday, June 1, 2012 will be assessed a $50 processing fee. Written cancellation received between Saturday, June 2, 2012 and Friday, June 22, 2012 will be assessed a cancellation fee equal to 35% of the total registration fees. No refunds will be granted after Friday, June 22, 2012. Refunds will be processed three to four weeks after the conclusion of the meeting. Fees paid for sold-out sessions may be returned sooner.

There are no cancellations, refunds, or transfers of Expo Only Registration fees.

How can I exhibit at the Clinical Lab Expo?

Click here to access the web site of our official exhibitor management company.

Is there a job fair or career fair at the Annual Meeting?

No, there is no job fair or career fair onsite at the Annual Meeting.  Click here to access the web site of our Online Job Center.