Top 2025 healthcare conferences for laboratory leaders

Laboratory leaders play a crucial role in shaping the future of diagnostics, research, and clinical operations. Staying on top of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices is essential for lab leaders, directors, and managers.

One of the best ways to gain these insights and connect with other industry leaders is by attending top-tier conferences. Whether it’s about advancements in laboratory automation, regulatory updates, or innovative diagnostic techniques, these conferences offer valuable opportunities to learn from experts, exchange ideas, and collaborate with peers across the healthcare sector.

Here’s a look at the must-attend laboratory conferences for 2025, offering lab leaders opportunities to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of healthcare.  

The conferences are listed in chronological order.

January 25 - 29, 2025 | San Diego, CA, USA

SLAS2025 International Conference & Exhibition, organized by the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS), brings together laboratory leaders, scientists, innovators, and technology experts from across the globe.

The conference will feature cutting-edge educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and an extensive exhibition showcasing the latest tools and technologies in lab automation, robotics, and screening.

Attendees will have opportunities to explore the latest developments in life sciences and laboratory automation while earning continuing medical education (CME) credits and exploring topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery, automated workflows, and high-throughput screening.

Get inspired by new ideas and share practical solutions to advance lab efficiency and scientific discovery.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas2025-international-conference-exhibition/

February 3  - 6, 2025 | Dubai, UAE

The MEDLAB Middle East Congress stands out as a top choice for laboratory professionals, featuring over 50 international speakers and an agenda focused on advancements in laboratory medicine and diagnostics. 

Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops and explore crucial topics such as quality assurance and laboratory management. 

The congress also offers 12 CME-accredited sessions, including Quality Management in Laboratories, Innovations in Laboratory Medicine, Point-of-Care Testing, Laboratory Automation, and Advances in Microbiology.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.medlabme.com/en/congress/overview.html

March 1 - 5, 2025 | Boston, MA, USA

Pittcon is the world's leading conference on laboratory science, catering to a broad spectrum of laboratory professionals. For lab leaders, it offers insights into lab automation, analytical chemistry, and laboratory equipment trends.

Lab leaders attend this event to focus on lab automation, analytical chemistry, and emerging technologies..  This conference draws in lab scientists, managers, and researchers from various industries, which provides a unique opportunity to connect and explore innovative opportunities

Registration opens October 29, 2024. To register or learn more, please visit https://pittcon.org/

March 3 - 6, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV, USA

HIMSS is the premier global event for health information and technology, providing insights into AI, data analytics, and laboratory informatics. The conference is known for its thought leadership on healthcare technology innovation, helping to shape the future of healthcare and digital transformation.

 Lab leaders interested in digital healthcare, AI, and lab informatics will want to attend this conference. Attendees include lab leaders, healthcare IT professionals, and CIOs.

Stay ahead of industry trends, connect with like-minded professionals, or explore cutting-edge solutions transforming healthcare at this year’s conference and exhibition.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.himss.org/global-conference

April 7 - 9, 2025 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Focused on leadership in lab management, this event offers insights into team building, lab safety, and operational efficiency. It's ideal for lab managers looking to enhance their leadership skills and improve their lab’s operational performance.

Lab managers, team leaders, and operations directors will be in attendance. Experience hands-on workshops and roundtables, one-on-one time with product and service experts, networking opportunities, expert speakers, and more.

Key themes include effective communication, sustainability, crisis planning, conflict management, lab safety, and business management. 

To register or learn more, please visit https://summit.labmanager.com/leadership

April 11 - 15, 2025 | Vienna, Austria

ESCMID Global is an important gathering of leaders in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology.

Spanning five days, this conference provides an immersive experience with keynote lectures, workshops, symposia, and expert sessions, offering unparalleled networking and learning opportunities.

With an expanded program, ESCMID Global covers topics from clinical diagnostics and translational medicine to infection control, antimicrobial resistance, vaccinology, and public health.

The event is designed to offer a personalized experience, with sessions organized into nine key tracks, enabling lab leaders to tailor their learning journey based on areas of interest such as diagnostics, antimicrobials, and emerging infections.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.escmid.org/congress-events/escmid-global/

May 18 - 22, 2025 | Brussels, Belgium

EuroMedLab brings together clinical chemists and lab professionals to explore the latest developments in lab medicine, clinical diagnostics, and biochemistry. It's a top event for lab leaders looking to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

Featuring keynote lectures, scientific sessions, and practical workshops led by experts in the field, attendees can engage in discussions, network, and explore collaborative opportunities.

The congress also offers a unique opportunity to earn CME credits.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.euromedlab2025brussels.org/  

May 27 - 30, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 2025 brings together laboratory professionals to enhance their knowledge and network with peers.

This conference is specifically designed for laboratory management professionals, covering topics like lab efficiency, workforce management, compliance, and quality improvement.

It features over 80 sessions focusing on key themes such as diagnostic pathology, laboratory management, and the latest advancements in laboratory technology. 

Attendees also have the opportunity to earn CME credits through accredited educational tasks that enhance their clinical skills.

To register or learn more, please visit https://ascpp.org/ascp-meetings/ascp-annual-meeting/

June 19 - 23, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA, USA

ASM Microbe, hosted by the American Society for Microbiology, is the premier event for professionals in microbiology and related fields, attracting over 5,000 attendees from around the world in 2024. 

The event brings together scientists, clinicians, and healthcare leaders to explore the latest breakthroughs in microbial research and clinical applications.

Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into a wide range of topics, including antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, microbial genomics, and clinical microbiology. Pick and choose from different tracks and attend cross-track symposia to see cutting-edge science across a variety of disciplines.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to earn various types of continuing education (CE) credits, such as up to 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (CME) hours for physicians, 32.5 P.A.C.E.® credits for clinical laboratory professionals, and specific CE credits for those licensed in California and Florida.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.asm.org/Events/ASM-Microbe

July 27 - 31, 2025 | Chicago, IL, USA

Hosted by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), the Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is one of the largest global events for clinical lab professionals, featuring groundbreaking technologies and practices in laboratory diagnostics and patient care. It offers a unique opportunity to explore innovations shaping the future of labs.

This premier event in laboratory medicine will feature over 800 exhibitors and sessions on lab automation and patient care and will bring together a global community of clinical lab professionals, scientists, and healthcare leaders to share the latest research and technological advancements in laboratory science.

Featuring world-renowned scientists, cutting-edge scientific sessions, and intimate roundtables geared for lively discussion on key topics, such as molecular diagnostics, laboratory automation, precision medicine, and big data in healthcare.

To register or learn more, please visit https://meeting.myadlm.org/about

August 18 - 20, 2025 | Washington, DC, USA | Virtual

The Next Generation Dx Summit is the leading event for molecular diagnostics and precision medicine, with a focus on point of care testing and personalized healthcare solutions. Lab leaders will benefit from exploring new diagnostic technologies and trends through expert discussions.

This summit brings in lab leaders, diagnostics developers, and innovators in personalized medicine, and offers over 10 educational tracks and sessions where attendees can earn CE credits while diving into emerging technologies that are transforming diagnostics.

Gain important industry news, trends, and updates while exploring partnerships with key players in diagnostics and reviewing innovative products, platforms, and technologies.

To register or learn more, please visit https://www.nextgenerationdx.com

This concludes our list of top global healthcare conferences for laboratory leaders in 2025. With conferences covering all areas of laboratory work in 2025, whichever conference you choose to attend will without doubt provide you with valuable insights and thoughts for the future. 

To get a glimpse of what other conferences are happening outside the laboratory environment and in the healthcare industry,  check out our list of Top 10 global health conferences for healthcare executives and key decision-makers in 2025. 

*Information regarding the location and/or virtual option to attend these laboratory conferences in 2025 may change. Please check the event websites regularly for updates.