February 7-11, 2026
Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)
Boston, MA, USA
Thank you to SLAS2026 Registration Sponsor, Scinomix.
SLAS is excited to bring the SLAS2026 International Conference and Exhibition back to Boston. Please note there is no live-streaming registration option for this event.
Unemployed due to science funding cuts in U.S.? Apply for a 2026 Participation Support Grant to cover the costs associated with SLAS2026 attendance. See details below.
Apply for 2026 Participation Support Grant
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Access your registration to make changes to your contact information or add options to your registration (Technology Provider Showcase, Short Courses, etc.). You will need the email address you registered with as well as your registration ID (located in your email confirmation) to log in.
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Registration Rates (subject to change)
Note: Rates are valid until 11:59:59 p.m. EST on the dates listed below.
| Member Only Discount: On or Before November 3, 2025 |
Early Bird Discount: Between November 4, 2025 & December 8, 2025 |
Advance Discount: Between December 9, 2025 & February 6, 2026 |
Onsite Rate: February 7, 2026 and After |
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| Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | |
| Industry Participant | $1,025 | $1,425 | $1,125 | $1,425 | $1,325 | $1,625 | $1,525 | $1,825 |
| Academic/Government Participant | $925 | $1,325 | $1,025 | $1,325 | $1,125 | $1,425 | $1,225 | $1,475 |
| Student Participant | $125 | $175 | $125 | $175 | $125 | $175 | $150 | $200 |
| Exhibition Only Participant: All Days | $375 | $425 | $400 | $425 | $450 | $475 | $500 | $525 |
| One Day Full Conference | $825 | $925 | $825 | $925 | $825 | $925 | $825 | $925 |
Registration fees provide the following access to attendees:
| Activity | Full Conference Registration | Exhibition-Only Registration |
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| NexusXp™ Pavilion Admission | Wed., Feb. 11 only | |
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| Exhibitor Tutorials | ||
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| Monday Evening Party (sponsored by Hamilton) at the Boston Museum of Science | ||
| Conference App | ||
SLAS Career Connections
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| Tuesday Evening Give Back to Boston Reception in Exhibition |
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm (shuttle departs convention center for Azenta Life Sciences at 1:00 p.m. and departs Azenta Life Sciences at 5:30 p.m.)
SLAS2026 will feature a half-day off-site Technology Provider Showcase Session hosted by Azenta Life Sciences.
This session is considered an educational collaboration between SLAS and Azenta Life Sciences. Attendees will dive into scientific discoveries made possible by Azenta Life Sciences and the unique equipment they offer. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to tour their facility and observe the equipment workstreams in real-time.
Short course registration is not included in the conference registration fee schedule above and is an additional cost. You may add short courses to your conference registration at any time. Short courses will be held on Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The SLAS International Conference and Exhibition is synonymous with collaboration! And we’ve made it even more impactful in 2026 with the introduction of the SLAS Partnering Program – automating your ability to make connections, schedule 1:1 meetings, form licensing or business relationships, and elevate your conference experience.
The SLAS Partnering Program will be available for purchase by all attendees with packages suited to a variety of business goals, ideal for making your time on the exhibition floor efficient and impactful, transforming ideas and innovations into even more successful business ventures.
February 11-12, 2026
Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)
This new event is designed to spark growth through leadership development, personal branding, tackling equity and gender bias in research and building allyship across professional spaces.
Featuring inspiring speakers and panelists from across industries, the program offers real-world insights, personal stories and practical strategies for advancing leadership in the life sciences.
This forum welcomes all who are committed to empowering themselves and others while creating clear, lasting pathways to leadership. Start with a welcoming reception and return the next day for a full day of learning, connection and inspiration.
Registration is available as an SLAS2026 add-on or you may register for it separately.
SLAS is pleased to offer deeply discounted registration to students. Students should be prepared to upload a copy of their valid and current student ID at the time of registration. Student registrations will not be confirmed until a valid copy of the student ID is received by SLAS. See the registration grid above for student registration pricing. The SLAS Corporate Partner Student Support Program provides free Student membership for 2026, see SLAS Membership for more information.
Note: Student conference registration does not include Short Course registration; a discounted rate for Short Courses is available to students.
Complimentary registration is available upon request and qualification for currently unemployed individuals wishing to attend SLAS2026. The waiver request form is available using the online form. Once the individual's application is reviewed and approved, the Registration Manager will provide a code to be used for complimentary registration within 7-10 business days. Fee waiver is for main registration fee only. Short courses and other add-on options are an additional fee.
SLAS is proud to provide support to members of our community who have been impacted by changes in funding of life sciences in the United States and/or those who have lost their job as a result of these changes. Consultants, and those self-employed, are not eligible for this program.
This support program includes:
To apply, complete the Participation Support Application. Application Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025
Benefit packages are limited; approved applications will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
In order to register at the discounted rate(s) as noted above, SLAS must receive all registration forms and payment by the appropriate date, as listed below. Registrations are not honored until payment is received.
| SLAS Members Only Discount: | On or before November 3, 2025 |
| Early-Bird Registration Discount: | Between November 4 and December 8, 2025 |
| Advance Registration Discount: | Between December 9 and February 6, 2026 |
*If your SLAS membership expires before December 31, 2025, you must renew your membership prior to taking advantage of the member discounts for the conference. You may renew your membership during the conference registration process.
Cancellation Requests: SLAS will not issue refunds after registration is completed. All registration sales are final at the time of purchase.
Substitutions: One substitution per registrant is permitted on or before January 28, 2026. A $50 processing fee applies. After January 28, 2026, no substitutions will be granted. To request a substitution, the original registrant must email slasreg@discoversb.com and submit payment within 72 hours upon request. Requests without timely payment will be canceled and must be resubmitted. Once processed, the substitute registrant will be responsible for updating their personal details and other registration form responses. Memberships purchased with the original registration remain with the original registrant.
Changes to Registration Type: Those wishing to change their registration type must contact SLAS2026 Registration at slasreg@discoversb.com. Applicable pricing will be applied to upgraded registrations. Downgrading your registration type (Full Conference to Exhibition Only) is not permitted.
Cancellation Requests:?SLAS will not issue refunds after registration is completed. All registration sales are final at the time of purchase.
Substitutions: Exhibitor badge substitutions are permitted on or before January 28, 2026. After January 28, 2026, no substitutions will be granted. Substitutions may be done via the Exhibitor Portal by your booth admin.
Changes to Registration Type: Exhibitors wishing to change their registration type must contact their booth admin. You can change your complimentary registration (Complimentary Exhibitor Full Conference or Complimentary Exhibitor Booth Personnel) at no charge. Downgrading your paid registration (Exhibitor Full Conference to Exhibitor Booth Personnel) is not permitted.
Online registration for SLAS2026 is the only advance registration method as it allows for immediate confirmation and secure payment processing. All conference registration information, including credit card information, is handled by a secure server.
Payments: A credit card is required to complete your registration and is the only method of payment accepted. The list of credit cards accepted are American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
Registration Confirmation
Participants who register online will receive a confirmation e-mail immediately upon successful completion of the registration; if you do not receive a confirmation, please email SLAS2026 Registration.
During the online registration process, you will have the option to request a Visa Letter of Invitation. You must first register — paying any applicable registration fees – before you can request a letter of invitation. You will receive the letter via email 48-72 hours after you complete and pay for your registration and complete the letter request form. In order to request a Visa Letter of Invitation, you will be required to submit the following information:
SLAS recommends that all Letter requests be made as early as possible due to the current Visa application processing schedule.
Refund requests due to being denied a visa will be honored per the refund policy if SLAS is notified of the denial by the refund request deadline of December 8, 2025. Requests received after this deadline will be processed within 30 days of the conference conclusion.
Badges will not be mailed in advance of SLAS2026. Please bring your photo ID to SLAS2026 to pick up your badge. Each individual must pick up their own badge and provide photo ID.
Badge Sharing: Sharing of registration badges is not permitted at any time before or during the event. Badges are issued to, can be picked up and used only by the Attendee named in the registration record confirmed by SLAS. Sharing of badges against this policy will result in removal from the event, loss of current and future registration and exhibitor privileges.
BADGE REPRINT: A non-refundable $250 fee will be charged for the replacement of lost, forgotten, or stolen badges. Replacements of damaged or incorrect badges will not be charged a reprint fee when the damaged or incorrect badge is surrendered at registration. A valid photo ID must be presented to obtain a reprinted badge.
Registration hours are as follows:
Please note these hours are subject to change. Please visit https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas2026-international-conference-exhibition/schedule-at-a-glance/ for up-to-date hours.
ATTENDEE BADGE PICK UP HOURS: You must pick up your credentials and badge holder prior to entering the conference and/or exhibition. Note: Attendee Registration will be located in the North Lobby of the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center.
EXHIBITOR BADGE PICK UP HOURS: The following dates and times have been designated for exhibitor badge pick up. Note: Exhibitor Registration will be located in the East Registration Lobby (Lower Level) of the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center.
IF YOU REQUIRE ACCESS TO THE EXHIBIT HALL BEFORE 10 AM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED YOU PICK UP YOUR BADGE DURING THE DAYS/TIMES BELOW TO AVOID THE MONDAY MORNING LINES.
All registrants will be required to review and accept the following terms and conditions during the registration process:
I, the undersigned, desire to participate in the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening’s ("SLAS") SLAS Annual International Conference and Exhibition in Boston, MA, USA to be held February 7-11, 2026. In exchange for being permitted to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the Event, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
When registering for SLAS2026, you acknowledge receiving the SLAS Privacy Notice (https://www.slas.org/privacy-notice-non-eu/ for US and non-EU citizens or https://www.slas.org/privacy-notice-eu/ for UK and EU citizens) and will be required to agree to the registration terms and conditions. Children under the age of 16 are permitted in the exhibition hall during exhibition hours and must obtain a wristband from the onsite registration counter at SLAS2026. Everyone 16 years of age and older must register.