Welcome Industry Partners, Exhibitors, and Recruiters!

2026 State Convention | Wisconsin Dells

Join us for the ASCLS-WI 2026 Annual Convention—an exciting, two-day in-person event that brings together laboratory professionals, industry experts, students, and educators to explore the latest advancements in the field. This is your chance to network with colleagues and peers.

Throughout the event, enjoy delicious meals and refreshments, including catered buffet lunches, and breakfast provided for all attendees, beverage breaks with attendees and exhibitors, and a vibrant Happy Hour to unwind and connect. Be part of the action at the Awards Ceremony and Business Meeting, and don’t miss the opportunity to cheer on participants at the annual Student Bowl and explore career opportunities at the Recruitment Fair on Monday evening.

This is the ultimate gathering for professionals in the laboratory community—you won’t want to miss out!

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Wisconsin Dells
1305 Kalahari Dr, Baraboo, WI 53913
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Apr 13, 2026 04:00pm - Apr 15, 2026 04:00pm

Schedule at a Glance:

All times in Central time, schedule subject to change if necessary.

**For your convenience, highlighted text indicates designated exhibition hours.**

Monday, April 13th, 2026 (Separate Event Fees Apply):

Recruitment Fair: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Student Trivia Bowl: 6:00pm

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026:

On-Site Registration Opens: 7:00am (closes 3:30pm)

Keynote & Morning Educational Sessions: 8:00am-11:45am

Lunch with Exhibitors: 11:50am-12:50pm

Afternoon Educational Sessions: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Beverage Break with Exhibitors: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Awards Ceremony: 2:30pm-3:00pm

Closing Session: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Happy Hour: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026:

On-Site Registration Opens: 7:00am (closes 3:30pm)

Business Meeting & Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors: 7:00am-8:00am

Keynote & Morning Sessions: 8:00am-10:15am

Morning Beverage Break with Exhibitors: 10:15am-11:15am

Late-Morning Session: 11:15am-12:15pm

Lunch with Exhibitors: 12:15pm-1:30pm

Afternoon Sessions and Closing Keynote: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Full Schedule w/ Sessions

ASCLS-WI 2025 State Convention Accommodations

This year's conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells. Attached to the convention center is the Double Cut Steak House, and Redd's Piano Bar and Lounge, as well as several other opportunities for food scattered throughout the resort.

The Kalahari Resort also features an indoor water park, and theme park, so attendees are encouraged to bring their families for fun activities outside of the conference schedule.

Kalahari Resort & Convention Center

1305 Kalahari Drive, Baraboo, WI 53913

Please use the teal button below to follow ASCLS-WI's event discount link to the Kalahari's room reservation site. Reserving hotel rooms through this listing helps support ASCLS-WI by decreasing room attrition.

If you need to book through your company's travel site, please contact the hotel to ensure you are added to the ASCLS-WI Room Block.

Reserve your Sleep Room Now!

Documents and Forms

ASCLS-WI W9

Code of Conduct

Convention Floor Plans/Maps

Questions?

If we can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out to Convention Planning Committee Members Kiersten Hathaway (KierstenHathaway91@Gmail.com), or Clayton Fraker (FrakerClayton@Gmail.com).

THANK YOU!