AnnCon26
April 12 – 15
Nashville, TN, USA
Gaylord Opryland Resort
The A2LA Annual Conference
Offering 45+ Expert-Led Sessions
The A2LA Annual Conference is your chance to join industry professionals and peers at the best accreditation conference in the world. The A2LA Annual Conference is the ultimate opportunity for accreditation professionals to meet face-to-face, learn new skills, and collaborate on topics associated with the accreditation industry. This event is a valuable opportunity for A2LA members and assessors, accredited organizations, and anyone working in an industry that relies on accreditation, ISO, and quality and conformity assessment.
AnnCon26 Call for Speakers
Closes November 7
Are you a dynamic presenter dedicated to compliance, quality, and competency? AnnCon26 is the place to showcase your wealth of knowledge with quality professionals at every level from a multitude of industries. This is your opportunity to share your expertise with the accreditation community on a global stage! Submit your session today!
Register for AnnCon26
Opens September 2025
AnnCon offers multifaceted conference sessions including a multitude of tracks in cannabis, quality, OpEx, standards, calibration, leadership, and more! And, like many of the conference attendees, presenters come from all over the world for the unique opportunity to connect with peers and experience the exceptional hospitality of A2LA staff. Don’t miss the opening of registration in September 2025! Rates increase in January 2026.
Sponsor and Exhibit at AnnCon26
Opens September 2025
Sponsorship opportunities position your organization as a leader in the industry. With several sponsorship tiers to choose from in the Prospectus below, we know having your organization’s name highlighted at AnnCon25 can open the door to many more conversations and opportunities.
Exhibiting at the A2LA Annual Conference allows you to meet and network with key decision makers, including CEOs, executives, directors, analysts, scientists, technicians, and more. With 10×10 and 10×20 booths to choose between, we’re confident it’s the right move for your team to join the other 25+ exhibitors at the A2LA Annual Conference! Check back here in October to register.
A2LA Annual Conference History and Growth
It’s Been a Wild Ride!
What began many years ago as an annual assessor meeting has grown to be one the largest accreditation events in the world. Formerly known as the A2LA Technical Forum, the A2LA Annual Conference now includes a wide range of quality professionals, from assessors and A2LA staff, to quality managers, CEOs and CSOs, laboratory technicians, specialists, and so many more.
As a testament of its value, the A2LA Annual Conference has grown in attendance and sessions each year. There are more valuable sessions and workshops, more opportunities for professional growth and industry networking, and greater possibilities of making an impact in this ever-evolving industry.
2025 | AnnCon25 | Dallas, Texas | 567 Attendees
2024 | AnnCon24 | Denver, Colorado | 565 Attendees
2023 | AnnCon23 | Tucson, Arizona | 427 Attendees
2022 | TechForum | Chantilly, Virginia | 356 Attendees
Thanks for Joining Us for AnnCon25!
April 6 – 9 | Dallas, Texas | Hilton Anatole
AnnCon25 Exhibitor Challenge Winner
Erika Shields-House
2025 A2LA Top Member
Cecily Wood