AACC's Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo are held each year in July. Click here for future dates and locations. Registration information is available beginning in mid-April. Other information is available all year on our Annual Meeting web pages.

What is the difference between the AACC Annual Meeting Conference and the Clinical Lab Expo?

The AACC Annual Meeting includes hundreds of educational sessions on a wide variety of topics. A registration fee is required for all participants attending the educational sessions. Annual Meeting Conference registration includes admission to Plenary sessions, Symposia, Meet the Experts sessions, Chair's Invited sessions, and the Poster sessions. Once you have registered for the Annual Meeting, you may also purchase tickets for  Short Course and Roundtable sessions. Entry to the Clinical Lab Expo (exhibit hall) is included with your Annual Meeting Conference registration.

The Clinical Lab Expo is the exhibition tradeshow of the AACC Annual Meeting. The Clinical Lab Expo will host over 600 Exhibitors in all areas of Clinical Laboratory Science. No educational sessions or poster sessions are allowed with this registration type. Registration is required. Registration opens in mid-April. You are strongly encouraged to register in advance.

How much does the Clinical Lab Expo (Expo Only) cost?

Expo Only Registrations received at AACC by June 13, 2013 are free and payment is not required. Registrations received after June 13, 2013 require payment of $25 per person. Registration opens in mid-April.

How much does the Annual Meeting Conference (Educational Sessions) cost?

This information is available from mid-April through July. Click here for more information.

What's included with my registration?

• Clinical Lab Expo Only: Entrance to the exhibit hall only
• Annual Meeting Registration
  
  • Full Basic Registration (AACC/CSCC Member, Non-Member, Student, Emeritus Member):
    • Plenary Sessions
    • Symposia
    • Meet the Experts Sessions
    • Chair's Invited Sessions
    • Poster Sessions
    • Exhibit Hall
    • Opening Mixer
    • May purchase Short Course or Roundtable tickets
  • Daily Registration (One Day Registration Only):
    • Plenary Session for that Day
    • Symposia for that Day 
    • Meet the Experts Sessions for that Day
    • Chair's Invited Sessions for that Day
    • Poster Sessions for that Day (Tuesday - Thursday)
    • Exhibit Hall entry for that Day (Tuesday - Thursday)
    • May purchase Short Course or Roundtable tickets (for that Day)
  • Guest Registration
    • Plenary Sessions
    • Symposia
    • Meet the Experts Sessions
    • Chair's Invited Sessions
    • Poster Sessions
    • Exhibit Hall
    • Opening Mixer

How do I register?

General Annual Meeting Registration opens in mid-April.

Click here to register now online.

To register by fax or mail, print the desired form below, then fax or mail it according to the instructions on the form.

• Conference Registration Form
• Expo Only Registration Form

A separate order must be placed for each person who is registering.

When registering on the website, the person logged in must be the person registering. (Note to assistants and purchasing agents: If you want to register a group of people, please fax or mail the registration forms.)

Please call Customer Service if you have any questions or concerns (9am-5pm ET weekdays, 800-892-1400 or 202-857-0717).

What types of payment may I use?

If payment is required, you may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express), check (in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank), or wire transfer (click here for wire transfer details). Purchase orders are not accepted. 

How do I add sessions to my existing Conference registration?

If you want to add sessions to an existing Full or Daily Conference registration, you may either add the new sessions online, or print a conference registration form and fax or mail it to Customer Service with your desired new sessions and any required payment.

How do I change my existing Daily Conference registration?

If you want to change your existing Daily Conference registration to a Full Conference registration, or add 1 or more days to an existing Daily Conference registration, you may either add the new day(s) online, or print a conference registration form and fax or mail it with your desired new day(s), sessions and any required payment.

How do I change my existing Expo Only registration?

If you want to change your existing Expo Only registration to a Full or Daily Conference registration, or add a Daily Conference registration to your existing Expo Only registration, you may either add the new day(s) online, or print a conference registration form and fax or mail it with your desired new day(s), sessions and any required payment.

Can I register at the Convention Center and what are the registration hours?

Yes, you can register onsite. You will need to bring full payment and a government issued photo ID. Registration hours are:

Exhibit Hall Hours

Can I bring a guest?

Guest registration is available only with the purchase of a full conference registration. You will be allowed to bring only one guest per paid registration. Guests may not register for ticketed sessions and are not eligible for Continuing Education Credit.

Can I bring my spouse to the Opening Mixer on Sunday?

Yes, you can as long as your spouse is registered for the full Conference, has a Guest Registration, or has a one day Sunday only registration.

Will badges be mailed?

Badges will not be mailed in advance.

Where do I pick up my badge?

Badges may be picked up in the Registration Area at the Convention Center. There will be signs to direct you to the correct registration area.

What do I need to bring to pick up my badge?

All registrants must show a government-issued photo ID in order to pick up their badges. It is helpful if you also bring your confirmation letter. Each registrant must pick up his/her own badge; representatives of groups cannot pick up all the badges for that group.

If I can't attend, can someone take my place at the Conference?

Yes. The original registrant must notify Customer Service in writing of the change as soon as possible. In the event of a last minute change, you must bring the written authorization with you to the registration counter in the Convention Center.

If I can't attend, can someone take my place at the Expo?

No. There are no cancellations, refunds, or transfers of Expo Only Registration.

What is the address of the Convention Center?

The George R. Brown Convention Center is located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas, 77010.

Is there parking near the Convention Center?

Yes, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Is there transportation to the Convention Center from the airport?

Yes. Taxi cabs are available.

Is there transportation to the Convention Center from the hotels?

Yes. AACC provides shuttle bus service from most of the "official" hotels. Those that do not have shuttle bus service are either within walking distance to the Convention Center (1 to 3 blocks) or are serviced by a shuttle stop at an nearby hotel.

How can I get a wheelchair/scooter to use at the convention center?
AACC does not provide wheelchairs or scooters. These can be rented from the following providers.  Please contact these providers directly.

Felisia Williams
Scooter Expo
2616 South Loop West, Ste. 550
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 839-1970
(866) 414-0005 Fax
(713) 384-4235 Cell
www.scooterexpo@yahoo.com

Scootaround Mobility Solutions
(888) 441-7575
www.cityscootertours.com

Wheelchair & Scooter Express
4905 San Jacinto St.
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-2522

Miscellaneous
METRO
Special Events Services
Ethelbert Opara
1900 Main
P.O. Box 61429
Houston, TX 77208
(713) 750-4252
(713) 758-9338 Fax
Eo07@ridemetro.com
www.ridemetro.org

Are children allowed in the Convention Center?

AACC permits individuals age 16 and 17 with a photo ID to register for and attend the 2013 AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, if accompanied by a registered adult. Children under 16 are not permitted on the exhibit floor or in the educational sessions at any time.

What is the cancellation policy?

All Annual Meeting cancellations must be received in writing. Written cancellation received by Thursday, June 13, 2013 will be assessed a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after Thursday, June 13, 2013. All refunds will be processed 3-4 weeks after the conclusion of the meeting.

There are no cancellations, refunds, or transfers of Expo Only Registration fees.

How can I exhibit at the Clinical Lab Expo?

Click here to access the web site of our official exhibitor management company.

Is there a job fair or career fair at the Annual Meeting?

No, there is no job fair or career fair onsite at the Annual Meeting.  Click here to access the web site of our Online Job Center.