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Unlock Your Leadership Potential at
ELMC2: Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference

Friday, November 14 - Saturday, November 15, 2025

Registration Now Open!

What is ELMC2?

Hosted by ASCLS, the Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) is a one-of-a-kind all-virtual event that prepares medical laboratory professionals to thrive in management positions. ELMC2 provides convenient professional development designed to empower you to seamlessly transition into leadership.

The sixth annual event will instill the skills to lead and take on management/leadership positions within and outside the laboratory. Get real-world advice on how to understand and speak the languages of quality with other professionals with whom you interface, including nursing, pharmacy, and medicine.

Who Should Attend?

If you are laboratory professional pressed into management without any training, someone who aspires to join the ranks of management, or an experienced manager who just wants a refresher, ELMC2 is the perfect educational opportunity.

Why ELMC2?

Recent ASCP vacancy surveys have unveiled a pressing need for skilled leaders in the core lab, especially as nearly one-third of managers plan to retire in the next five years. In critical areas like hematology and microbiology, this percentage is even higher. As a new generation steps into these roles, many find themselves navigating uncharted territories without proper training. ASCLS is strategically focused on equipping those professionals with the skills to succeed.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders by becoming an ELMC2 sponsor.

Empower your future. Elevate your leadership. Join us at ELMC2.

Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors!

Rush University

Updated 10/16/2025

Key Conference Highlights

  • Completely virtual: Programming will be available live and to stream for up to 30 days post-event
  • Networking: Connect with peers and leaders in the profession
  • CE Credits: Earn over 20 hours of P.A.C.E.® credit
  • Community: Exclusive access to an attendees-only online platform
  • Mentoring: Short-term mentoring program available
  • Follow-up: Post-conference programming 6-12 weeks after the event
  • Meet-ups: Special gatherings at the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting in June
  • Affordable: Registration starts at just $225 for ASCLS members. Discounted group registration rates are available as well.

Here's what last year's attendees loved about ELMC2

  • “The knowledge, experience, and diversity of speakers and the sessions’ themes were outstanding. The website and mobile app were very user friendly. Very easy to navigate.”
  • “It was a very informative, educative, and collaborative experience. All the sessions and speakers were excellent!”
  • “I really appreciate the opportunity to listen to recordings from meetings that I missed. I will definitely take advantage of these.”
  • “Happy to see some of the members I have worked with and mentored move into leadership and share their expertise. This is rewarding.”

ELMC2 On Demand

Sessions from the January 2025 Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference are now available on demand. Access CE designed for current and aspiring laboratory leaders—up to 21 hours of P.A.C.E.®-approved, quality educational programming.