ASLM 2026 Conference (7th Biennial)

ASLM 2026 is the African Society for Laboratory Medicine's 7th Biennial Conference, the continent's largest gathering dedicated to laboratory medicine.

## About this conference The conference runs December 8-11, 2026 (with side symposia and setup on December 6-7) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Its theme, "Integrated Diagnostics for Health Security: Investing in Sustainable Impact," anchors sessions on diagnostics, laboratory systems strengthening, genomics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and quality systems that feed directly into public health policy and practice across Africa. More than 1,500 participants are expected. For Ugandan laboratory professionals and public health workers, ASLM 2026 is a leading opportunity to learn about diagnostic innovations and laboratory systems strengthening that inform Uganda's own health security and disease-surveillance capacity.

## Who should attend - Laboratory professionals and medical laboratory scientists - Clinicians working with diagnostic services - Public health practitioners and policymakers in health security - Researchers in genomics, diagnostics, or antimicrobial resistance - Full-time students and postgraduate or early-career trainees at recognised institutions - Industry and diagnostics-sector partners

## What's available - High-level plenaries and policy discussions - Workshops and scientific sessions for evidence-sharing and practical learning - An exhibition and networking programme connecting participants, partners, and industry

## How to register or submit Registration is completed online through the official ASLM2026 portal (aslm2026.org/registration/), which opened 1 May 2026 and supports registration categories, discounts, and automated invoicing. Abstract submission is also managed through the conference website (aslm2026.org).

## Key dates - Early registration deadline: 1 September 2026 - Side symposia and setup: 6-7 December 2026 - Event: 8-11 December 2026, Cape Town, South Africa

No fees are required simply to learn about this conference. Check ASLM's official site for the latest registration details.