ASCLS- WI 2026 State Convention: Schedule at a Glance Location: Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells Dates: April 13 – 15, 2026 *All times in central time zone; schedule subject to change
Monday, April 13: Student Bowl and Recruitment Fair
- 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Registration Desk Open
- 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM: Student Bowl & Recruitment Fair
- Student Bowl Check-in Begins at 5:00pm
- Student Bowl Starts Precisely at 5:30pm
- Recruitment Fair will run during student bowl from 5:00pm-8:00pm
🍿 Fuel Up for the Competition! Whether you’re competing for bragging rights or scouted by top labs, keep your energy up with our healthy and snackable refreshments. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn, seasonal fruit, and crisp garden veggies.
Tuesday, April 14: Educational Sessions & Meetings
- 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM: Registration Desk Open
- 08:00 AM – 09:15 AM: Opening Keynote: The Human Factor: Why Safety Starts with You
- 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Concurrent Sessions I
- Manual Microscopy vs. Automated Analysis (Student Track)
- Anti-D, Anti-C, or Anti-G? Decoding the Serologic Puzzle
- Electronic Ordering & Reporting: Report to Congress
- Educators Meeting
- 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Concurrent Sessions II
- Laboratory’s Impact on Population Health
- AI in the Clinical Laboratory Setting
- Lessons from an Extended System-Wide Downtime
- Student Meeting
- 11:50 AM – 12:50 PM: Lunch with Exhibitors
🌮 Fiesta Tuesday Buffet Enjoy a delicious Mexican-themed spread featuring Ranchero Beans, Charred Vegetable Squash, Fire Roasted Tomato Spanish Rice, Braised Chipotle Chicken, and Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas with a full array of fresh toppings.
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM: Concurrent Sessions III
- The Wisconsin Clinical Laboratory Network (WCLN)
- Coagulation Review: Fear Factor (Student Track)
- Laboratory Assessment of Adrenal Disorders (Student Track)
- Scholarship Meeting
- 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Awards Ceremony & Beverage Break with Vendors
- 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM: General Session: Embracing a Future-Ready Mindset
- 04:15 PM – 06:00 PM: Happy Hour – Sponsored by Total Water
🍻Happy Hour, After day full of education and networking, join your colleagues for a well-deserved break sponsored by Total Water. All attendees will receive one drink ticket! The Spread: A classic Wisconsin social featuring local cheeses, savory sausage, fresh fruits, and veggies. The Vibe: Relaxed and professional. Once you’ve used your drink ticket, a cash bar will be available to keep the conversation flowing.
Wednesday, April 15: Educational Sessions & Meetings
- 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM: Registration Desk Open
- 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Business Meeting & Continental Breakfast
🥐 Continental Breakfast includes Freshly brewed coffees and assorted teas paired with a bakery-fresh selection of buttery danish, fluffy muffins, and flaky croissants.
- 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: General Session: Teamwork and Collaborative Leadership
- 09:15 AM – 10:15 AM: Concurrent Sessions IV
- Tropical Fever-Emerging Infectious Diseases (Student Track)
- Microbiology in the Hematology Lab? Case Studies (Student Track)
- Leveraging IPE Standards for Interprofessional Engagement
- 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Beverage Break with Exhibitors
- 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Concurrent Sessions V
- Why I Fight: A Lab Professional’s Advocacy Journey (Student Track)
- The ABC’s of Alphabet Soup: Lab Credentials (Student Track)
- Learn Where You Work: Solving the MLT Shortage
- 12:15 PM – 01:30 PM: Networking Lunch
🥪 Delicious Deli Buffet, Build your perfect sandwich with garden greens, potato salad, and house-made chips. Selections include smoked ham, chicken salad, roast beef, turkey breast, assorted cheeses, and a variety of fresh breads.
- 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Concurrent Sessions VI
- A Diagnostic Paradigm in Microbiology: Species to Genes
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Diagnostic Considerations
- Eosinophils: Detecting Benign, Reactive, & Malignant Pathways
- Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions: Bedside to Bench
- 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM: Closing Keynote: The Business Case for Lab Investments
All meals and refreshments are included in admission. One drink ticket will be provided for the Happy Hour and a Cash Bar will be available. |
