When and where will ADLM 2024 be held?
ADLM 2024 (formerly AACC Annual Scientific Meeting and the Clinical Lab Expo) will take place on July 28 – August 1 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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What is the address and phone number of the convention center?
McCormick Place Convention Center 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60616 United States +1.312.791.7000
Where can I find a map of the convention center?
You can view the floor plans of the McCormick Place Convention Center here.
What is the difference between the ADLM Annual Meeting and the Clinical Lab Expo?
The ADLM Annual Meeting includes hundreds of educational sessions on a wide variety of timely laboratory medicine topics.
The Clinical Lab Expo is the exhibit tradeshow of the ADLM Annual Meeting and will host exhibitors in all areas of clinical laboratory science.
Can I earn CE/CME at the ADLM Annual Meeting?
Yes, attendees of the meeting’s scientific sessions can earn both ACCENT® continuing education (CE) credits and continuing medical education (CME) credits.
Is there a job fair or career fair at ADLM 2024?
No, there is no job fair or career fair onsite at ADLM 2024.
If you are looking for a position in the field of laboratory medicine, visit ADLM’s Career Center to browse job listings from hundreds of clinical laboratories across the world. You can also stop by the ADLM booth on the Expo floor for career resource information.
Are there networking or other activities at ADLM 2024?
Numerous ancillary meetings take place during the week of the conference that are held by ADLM Divisions and Local Sections, partnering organizations, educational entities, and international working groups.
ADLM and its official entities also hold several special events over the course of the meeting. Some of these events require a ticket. Check back for more information on these events as we get closer to the meeting.
How can I request special accommodations?
Please email [email protected] with your request.
My ADLM membership has expired or will expire before the end of the meeting. Do I need to renew it before registering for ADLM 2024 Annual Meeting?
The meeting is open to ADLM members and non-members. ADLM members can save $300+ on registration, so if you are an expired or non-member, we encourage you to renew or join during the online registration process.
Please also note that your ADLM membership must be valid through the last day of the meeting (August 1, 2024) to be eligible for the discounted member registration fees. You may renew your membership when you register. Your renewed membership will be valid for one year from the date your payment is processed, or one year from your current expiration date, whichever is later.
How much does it cost to attend the Clinical Lab Expo by itself (Expo Only registration)?
Expo Only registration fees are the same for all attendees.
How much does it cost to attend the educational sessions of the ADLM Annual Meeting conference?
Please find the pricing for ADLM 2024 full conference registration, ADLM University Sessions and Roundtables here.
How do I register?
Register online now.
When registering online, please note that the person logged in must be the person registering.
To register by fax or mail, print the form below, then fax or mail it according to the instructions on the form.
How do I register a group?
To register a group of people:
Please note that group registration is not available online.
What types of payment may I use when registering?
You must pay for online registration by credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
For registration by fax or mail, we also accept checks (in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. correspondent bank), or wire transfers. For wire transfer information, contact ADLM Customer Service.
Purchase orders or cash payments are not accepted.
Can I register at the convention center?
Yes, you can register on-site. You will need to bring accepted credit card as payment and a government issued photo ID. Cash payments cannot be processed onsite.
However, we strongly encourage pre-registration. When you pre-register it will help you reduce the time you spend in lines.
Will I be able to pay for registration in cash on-site?
ADLM 2024 is a cashless meeting. If you are planning to pay for registration on-site, please bring your Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
What are the registration hours at the convention center?
Where can I plan my itinerary for ADLM 2024?
There are two easy ways to plan your itinerary at the meeting:
1. Use the session search tool to explore all of the scientific sessions available at this year’s conference and plan your schedule. Tickets are not required unless you want to attend a Roundtable or ADLM University session. Only these ticketed sessions will be selectable when you register.
2. Use the ADLM 2024 mobile app to build your meeting schedule, search for sessions and speakers, find exhibitors by product and/or keywords, locate ancillary meetings and industry workshops. The app will be available for download for Apple and Android users this summer.
ADLM and its official entities also hold several special events over the course of the meeting. Some of these events require a ticket. Check back in the coming months for more information on these events.
Do ticketed sessions require advance purchase?
Chicago All Access and Daily registrants can purchase tickets for ADLM University and Roundtable sessions. Advance purchase is not required, but it is strongly recommended.
Will badges be mailed?
Name badges will not be mailed in advance.
Where do I pick up my badge?
If you pre-register, you may pick up your badge at any of the "Badge Pickup” counters in the convention center and headquarter hotels. Detailed badge pickup information will be emailed to all pre-registered attendees 1 week prior the meeting.
What do I need to bring to pick up my badge?
All registrants must show a government-issued photo ID to pick up their badges. Each registrant must pick up his/her own badge; representatives of groups cannot pick up all the badges for that group.
Please bring your confirmation letter or have your confirmation email available on your mobile device.
Where do I pick up my badge if I am an exhibitor?
Exhibitors may pick up their badges in the registration area of the convention center. There will be signs to direct you to the correct registration area. If you pre-register, you may also pick up your badge at any of several “Registration Materials Pickup” counters in the convention center.
How do I add sessions to my existing Chicago All Access Registration?
Most sessions are included in your Chicago All-Access registration (learn more about what’s included here). Only ticketed sessions (ADLM University and Roundtable sessions) require separate purchase.
You can add ticketed sessions online.
You can also print a Chicago All-Access Registration Form and fax or mail it with your desired new sessions and payment.
How do I change/upgrade my existing registration?
Most changes can be done online. You can also print a Chicago All-Access Registration Form and fax or mail it with your desired changes and any required payment.
To upgrade Expo Only Registration to Chicago All-Access Registration, view our upgrade policy.
To combine an Expo Only In-Person Registration and Daily In-Person Registration, you must make this change with the assistance of the Customer Service Center, which can be reached at [email protected] or 1.508.743.8506.
If I can't attend, can I transfer or cancel my registration?
View our cancellation policy here.
Is there transportation to the convention center from the hotels?
ADLM provides shuttle bus service from most of the official hotels. Those that do not have shuttle bus service are either within walking distance of the convention center (1 to 3 blocks) or are serviced by a shuttle stop at a nearby hotel.
Is there transportation to the convention center from the airport?
ADLM does not provide transportation from the convention center to the airport. There are taxi cabs and ride sharing options available. In addition, public transportation is an affordable and convenient way to get to McCormick Place Convention Center. Learn more about public transportation to McCormick Place here.
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ADLM 2024 offers something for everyone in laboratory medicine, from Plenaries featuring world-renowned scientists to intimate Roundtables.
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