If you’re aiming to stay ahead of the curve in clinical diagnostics, ADLM 2025 (Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine) in Chicago is a must-attend. With more than 800 exhibitors and targeted educational tracks, the event offers rich, data-driven insights into laboratory automation, biomarker development, molecular diagnostics, and more. This isn’t just a product expo—it’s a critical forum for skill development, regulatory awareness, and strategic networking. The challenge is knowing how to navigate the scale and extract lasting value.
Event Overview and Essential Details
As laboratory medicine advances at an unprecedented pace, ADLM stands out as the industry’s most influential global platform. It brings together clinical diagnostics professionals, decision-makers, and innovators for five days of scientific exchange and market insight.
Taking place July 27 to 31 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago—with the exhibit hall open July 29 to 31—this year’s conference reflects a significant evolution from its AACC roots. Now aligned with the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC), the event integrates North American expertise across regulatory science, clinical chemistry, and translational diagnostics. Attendees will gain access to the latest in lab advancements, registration logistics, travel planning, and collaborative programming between the ADLM and CSCC.
The Clinical Lab Expo Explained
The Clinical Lab Expo is where new ideas meet practical execution. Here, you’ll explore next-generation diagnostic platforms, clinical chemistry breakthroughs, and digital health innovations that are already shaping tomorrow’s patient care. The exhibit hall features startups and established leaders alike unveiling advancements in mass spectrometry, point-of-care technologies, and AI-driven automation.
Visitors can also benchmark performance and adoption metrics, analyzing how emerging tools perform across regulatory milestones and clinical validations. Among the organizations represented, MDC Associates brings deep regulatory and clinical expertise to the forefront, helping IVD manufacturers and MedTech companies translate promising ideas into cleared, compliant, and market-ready solutions.
Featured Exhibitors and Breakthrough Technologies
Thousands of industry professionals will converge at this year’s event, where the pulse of diagnostic medicine beats strongest.
Featured exhibitors will include:
- Siemens Healthineers, showcasing AI-integrated diagnostic platforms that optimize workflow efficiency.
- Leading developers in mass spectrometry, hematology, and molecular testing technologies.
- Companies addressing volume and workforce shortages through scalable automation tools and novel POC devices.
Exhibit sessions, product spotlights, and recorded presentations provide practical strategies to improve operations and support clinical decision-making.
Educational Opportunities and Professional Development
Whether you’re a clinical laboratory scientist (CLS), medical director, or diagnostics executive, this event offers structured learning tracks and expert-led sessions tailored to your role.
The conference features in-depth workshops on diagnostic test regulation, emerging specialties like companion diagnostics and digital pathology, career-building forums, and mentorship opportunities—all designed to provide actionable insights.
Maximizing Your ADLM Experience
Each year, ADLM draws professionals seeking practical insight, professional development, and strategic partnerships. With so much happening simultaneously, careful planning makes all the difference.
To get the most out of your experience:
- Start with the agenda. Highlight must-see sessions and build in time to explore booths strategically aligned with your goals.
- Prioritize networking. Connect with exhibitors like MDC Associates—our work in study design, FDA/IVDR compliance, and regulatory strategy directly supports diagnostics advancement.
- Use knowledge retention tools. Capture insights during sessions and workshops with follow-up summaries and team debriefs.
- Plan your post-event actions. Whether you’re vetting service partners or updating your lab’s roadmap, turn the insights you’ve gained into tangible next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What Is ADLM 2025, and How Has It Evolved from Previous Years?
ADLM 2025 is the rebranded evolution of the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. Now presented by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine in partnership with the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC), it continues its legacy as the leading international event for laboratory medicine professionals, with an expanded scope and more global participation.
When and Where Is This Conference Being Held?
The 2025 conference will take place from July 27 to 31 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Clinical Lab Expo—the exhibit portion of the event—will run Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31.
Who Should Consider Attending?
This event is ideal for professionals across the diagnostics and lab medicine ecosystem, including CLSs, MDs, PhDs, technologists, directors, regulatory leads, and MedTech innovators.
What Key Technology Areas Will Be Featured?
Key focus areas include artificial intelligence and nanotechnology, mass spectrometry, diagnostic discovery, laboratory automation, informatics, point-of-care testing, immunoassay and chemistry platforms, and hematology/hemostasis testing.
What Types of Educational Programming Are Available?
ADLM offers a wide range of educational opportunities, from scientific lectures and case studies to regulatory workshops and emerging tech sessions. Attendees can engage with expert-led panels, specialty presentations, and focused sessions on diagnostics, regulation, and laboratory best practices.
How Can I Stay Informed About Event Updates?
To stay updated on upcoming announcements, subscribe to ADLM’s communications, follow their official social media channels, and keep an eye on updates from exhibitors like MDC Associates. Many organizations also share tailored updates based on your specialty or area of interest.
Conclusion
Attending ADLM 2025 offers more than a front-row seat to the latest advances in laboratory medicine—it’s a strategic opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, explore regulatory trends, and connect with leading diagnostic innovators. With cutting-edge sessions, practical workshops, and unmatched exposure to emerging technologies, the event supports professionals looking to improve clinical performance and stay aligned with a fast-evolving healthcare landscape.
MDC Associates will be on site, continuing its decades-long commitment to helping IVD and medical device companies navigate the regulatory, quality, and clinical pathways that bring diagnostics to market. For teams seeking clarity, compliance, and momentum, this is where collaboration starts and expertise comes to life.
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