ADLM 2026
Overview
The world's largest clinical lab expo with 800+ exhibitors. 80% of attendees plan to purchase within 2 years — the highest confirmed buyer intent in our entire conference database. Lab directors and clinical chemists have significant purchasing authority over IVD analyzers, reagents, and automation systems worth millions per contract.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC)
- Primary specialty: clinical laboratory medicine
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~25%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for ADLM. Request our research →
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | — |
| Drayage | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Electrical (20A) | $300 – $450 |
| Carpet/padding | $200 – $400 |
| Cleaning (3 days) | $150 – $250 |
| Lead retrieval (1 unit) | $400 – $900 |
| Wi-Fi | $500 – $1,500 |
| Estimated total | $10,000 – $20,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
ADLM 2025 drew nearly 16,500 attendees (down from historical 20,000). 800+ exhibitors with 200+ new products/services. 250+ scientific sessions. Most attendees spend 4-6 hours on the show floor. 80% plan to purchase a product within 2 years. Formerly known as AACC (rebranded to ADLM). The Clinical Lab Expo is the world's largest exhibition of clinical laboratory products.
- Purchasing authority: ~80% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~13,200
- Cost per effective buyer: $1.14 ($15,000 all-in ÷ 13,200 buyers)
- International attendance: ~25%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Anaheim, CA (Anaheim Convention Center)
- Management company: Spargo, Inc.
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for ADLM.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The world's largest clinical lab expo with 800+ exhibitors. 80% of attendees plan to purchase within 2 years — the highest confirmed buyer intent in our entire conference database. Lab directors and clinical chemists have significant purchasing authority over IVD analyzers, reagents, and automation systems worth millions per contract.
Why Skip
The sheer size (800+ exhibitors) means intense competition for attention. Booth costs are premium-tier even though exact pricing is not public. If you are a small IVD startup, you will be dwarfed by Roche, Abbott, Siemens, and Beckman Coulter mega-booths. Consider USCAP or CAP for more intimate pathology-adjacent exposure.
Insider Tips
Managed by Spargo Inc (same as AAGL, ACC). 80% purchase-intent-within-2-years is a flagship stat for blog content. Rebranded from AACC — always use 'ADLM (formerly AACC)' for SEO to capture both search terms. Pricing gated — must request prospectus.
Buzzbox Score: 10.0 / 10 (Exceptional)
10.0 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (10.0: 80% purchasing authority among attendees and mega-scale floor (16,500 attendees)). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (8.4, $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median). The world's largest clinical lab expo with 800+ exhibitors.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead.
Standout (10.0): 80% purchasing authority among attendees and mega-scale floor (16,500 attendees).
Strong (8.4): $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median.
Standout (9.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Standout (9.1): run by SPARGO (well-regarded show management), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Standout (9.4): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (10.0): mega-scale and stable, recently refreshed its format, and 800+ exhibitors signals strong demand.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Housing Opens | Mid-December 2025 |
| Exhibitor Housing Deadline | May 22, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ADLM?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ADLM runs roughly $10,000–$20,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend ADLM?
ADLM draws approximately 16,500 attendees. ADLM 2025 drew nearly 16,500 attendees (down from historical 20,000). 800+ exhibitors with 200+ new products/services. 250+ scientific sessions. Most attendees spend 4-6 hours on the show floor. 80% plan to purchase a product within 2 years. Formerly known as AACC (rebranded to ADLM). The Clinical Lab Expo is the world's largest exhibition of clinical laboratory products.
When is ADLM ?
ADLM is scheduled for July 26-30, 2026. Location: Anaheim, CA (Anaheim Convention Center).
Is ADLM worth exhibiting at?
The world's largest clinical lab expo with 800+ exhibitors. 80% of attendees plan to purchase within 2 years — the highest confirmed buyer intent in our entire conference database.