ColLABorate (Annual State Meeting)


Described as the premier continuing education event in clinical laboratory science in Iowa, the annual ColLABoration conference offers cutting-edge scientific continuing education and professional networking. Attendees are able to visit the industry exhibition hall to review the latest trends and technologies in laboratory testing.


ColLABorate Meeting information

Join ASCLS-IA and ASCP Iowa for the 2026 ColLABoration in Cedar Rapids, IA

Tuesday April 28 and Wednesday April 29

Official Meeting Website/Mobile App

Meeting Website: https://collaborate2026.sched.com/

You can access this site via a computer or phone web browser or you can download the meeting app.

 

To download the Mobile App

  1. Download the Sched App from the App Store or Google Play
  2. Search within the Sched App to find your event:
    "ColLABorate 2026"
  3. Sign up or Sign in to access your event

Registration Info

Registration Site

https://collaborateiowa.square.site/

Registration Rates

Full Conference

One Day

(Tuesday)

One Day

(Wednesday)
Professional, ASCLS or ASCP Member** $200.00 $100.00 $100.00
Professional, Non-Member $300.00 $150.00 $150.00
Student $60.00 $30.00 $30.00
Institutional Pass $350.00

  • Institutional Passes allow one employer to have multiple employees use the same pass over the two days of the conference.  However, only one user is allowed at sessions at a time. One meal ticket per day per pass is issued. Institutional Pass users will be asked to sign out the pass by leaving an ID (driver’s license or other ID) at the Onsite Registration Desk when they pick up the pass.  

** ASCLS and ASCP members, you will receive an email with your discount code to register.

Hotel Information

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center will host ColLABorate 2026

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Room Rates

$164.00 per night (single/double) + taxes and fees

Reservations

Last Day to Book:  April 6, 2026

Reserve by phone: Reservations should be made directly with the Reservation Desk by phoning 319-848-8700 or toll-free at 877-751-5111. Ask for the  ASCLS-IA/ASCP Iowa Spring Meeting block.

Meeting Sponsors and Exhibitors 

Vendor Prospectus

INDUSTRY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in being an industry partner? See the link below for the many opportunities to engage with attendees during the conference.

Industry Partner Engagement Opportunities