30th ADLM International CPOCT Symposium

Building resilience through point-of-care innovations

Attend the 30th International CPOCT Symposium, presented by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM).

This three-day conference brings together global experts in critical and point-of-care testing (CPOCT). Learn about the latest innovations, best practices, and strategies to improve patient care.

DoubleTree Pittsburgh
One Bigelow Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
October 14–16, 2026

Why attend:

Hear from lab leaders in emergency medicine, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics
Learn about rapid diagnostics, quality assurance, and emerging technologies
Explore POCT products and services in the exhibit hall
Connect with peers across laboratory medicine, clinical care, and diagnostics

Registration includes meals (breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and an opening reception).

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Make your case to attend
Download our template letter.

Tips:
- Put your request in writing
- Identify sessions and speakers of interest
- Highlight affiliated institutions and sponsors
- Prepare budget and highlight this event’s cost savings
- Identify potential skill-building for daily work tasks
- Plan to share information with colleagues
- Plan to implement learning