Ancillary meetings provide an opportunity to connect with attendees, conduct business meetings, host networking events and strengthen industry partnerships outside official Annual Meeting programming.
AABB exhibitors, universities, nonprofit organizations and Atlanta-based AABB-Accredited facilities are welcome to further their partnerships with the AABB community by holding ancillary events during the 2026 AABB Annual Meeting.
Only the following may request ancillary meetings:
All ancillary meetings and events must receive prior approval from AABB regardless of location. Unauthorized events may result in loss of Priority Points and may impact future participation eligibility. Ancillary meetings must mee the criteria listed below.
Deena Rawlings
Senior Director of Meetings and Experiences
+1.240-673-6665
drawlings@aabb.org
$500 non-refundable fee per event/day
Submit requests by Sept. 9, 2026
Cancellations due by Sept. 30, 2026.
For events including AABB attendees (non-company personnel).
| Day | Time |
| Thursday, Oct. 15 | 8 a.m. – Midnight |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | 8 a.m. – Midnight |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | 7:30 p.m. – Midnight |
| Sunday, Oct. 18 | 5:30 p.m. – Midnight |
| Monday, Oct. 19 | 8:15 p.m. – Midnight |
| Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 8 a.m. – Midnight |
Invite-only, with attendee list and topic submitted:
Educational/scientific events are prohibited unless approved as Industry Workshops.
Company personnel only. Allowed daily from 5 a.m. – Midnight. Examples include:
4550 Montgomery Avenue
Suite 700, North Tower
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.907.6977
