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Thank you to our 2025 General Membership Meeting Sponsors!

                                                                 

Upcoming events

    • 24 Sep 2026
    • 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062
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    Register


    CBAALAS Midwest Conference

    "Enriching the Future" 

    September 24, 2026

    at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook

    2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062

    Vendor Information 

    Vendor Booth Registration Summary:

    Vendor Booth Registration (includes one 6' table, and meeting registration, meals and cocktail reception for 1 vendor rep)$500

    Additional vendor rep(s)$150 per additional rep

    Powerstrip$45

    WifiFree

    Sponsorship Opportunities (in addition to booth registration):

    Gold:  $500 (Includes 1st priority in booth location and vendor abstract selection, recognition on signage at lunch, on the CBAALAS website and newsletter, and a business card and full page ad in the meeting program)

    Silver:  $300 (Includes 2nd priority in booth location and vendor abstract selection, recognition on signage at the reception, the CBAALAS website and newsletter, and a business card and half page ad in the meeting program)

    Bronze:  $150 (Includes 3rd priority in booth location and vendor abstract selection, recognition on signage at the morning or afternoon refreshment break, the CBAALAS website and newsletter, and a business card and quarter page ad in the meeting program)

    Raffle Donations:  Raffle item donations are always welcome and appreciated!  Raffle items may be sent to us in advance or brought with you to the meeting. 

    Additional General Info:

    Vendor abstracts:  We have some time allotted in the program for vendor abstract presentations to introduce attendees to your company and products.  Any company that purchases an exhibit booth at this event is eligible to submit a vendor abstract for consideration. However, time is limited so not all abstracts may be accepted.  Abstracts will be selected by sponsorship level and date of submission. If you are interested in presenting a vendor abstract, please submit the abstract submission form after registering. 

    Hotel:  Book a room before September 3rd to receive the group discounted rate of $139/night.   

    Parking:  Free 

    Exhibit Space:  Booth location will be assigned based on sponsorship level and date of registration. Complimentary WiFi included. The vendor hall will be open to attendees Thursday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.  Refreshment breaks will be held in the vendor hall as well. 

    Booth set-up:  Set-up will be available Wednesday evening (September 23, 2026, 6pm-9pm) and on Thursday morning  (September 24, 2026, 6:30am-7:00am).  If you need to ship materials to the hotel in advance be sure to write "CBAALAS 9/23/26-9/24/26" and "Store in Elm Room" on the package.  Contact the hotel directly with questions regarding shipping and storing materials to ensure your materials will be available when you plan to set up your booth.  

    Booth breakdown:  Breakdown can begin after 3:30pm on Thursday, September 24, 2026. 

    Breaks are built into the itinerary to encourage attendees to visit the exhibit hall.  

    Swag/literature for attendee registration bags is welcome!  If you have items you want to include please contact Cara. 

    For other questions regarding vendor registration contact Cara at cara.hatten@endeavorhealth.org 

    • 24 Sep 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062
    Register


    We are excited to be hosting the CBAALAS Midwest Conference on  September 24, 2026!  

    Attendee Information


    Attendee Registration Summary:  Registration includes a full day of seminars, vendor exhibit hall, poster session, raffle entry, and meals (breakfast, refreshments, lunch, and cocktail reception).

    Login to get member pricing!

    CBAALAS Members, Early Registration -  Full Day: $145 ($170 after August 24th)

    Non-members, Early Registration - Full Day: $170 ($195 after August 24th) 

    We have allotted some time in the schedule for short (5-15 minute) scientific abstracts. A poster session will also be held on the day of the event. Submit the abstract form by August 24, 2026 to have your poster or abstract considered for presentation.   

    (Note:  You can pay online with a credit card or mail a check.  We do understand that it can take some time to get a check issued by your institution.  If your institution has approved your attendance and will be paying for your registration by check, please register online and then choose "invoice me".  An email will be sent to you with the invoice which can be submitted to your institution to process for payment.

    Parking:  Free 

    Hotel:  Book a room before September 3rd to receive the group discounted rate of $139/night.

    For questions regarding registration contact Cara at cara.hatten@endeavorhealth.org.    

Past events

18 Apr 2026 CBAALAS Family Day and BRAD Celebration at Peaceable Primate Sanctuary
30 Jan 2026 CBAALAS Awards Reception on January 30, 2026 - Register online by January 22nd
31 Jan 2025 CBAALAS Awards Reception on January 31, 2025 - Register online by January 22nd
26 Sep 2024 2024 CBAALAS Midwest Conference: Exhibitor Registration
26 Sep 2024 2024 CBAALAS Midwest Conference: Attendee Registration
05 Jun 2024 District 6 AALAS Meeting
18 Apr 2024 Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD)
26 Jan 2024 CBAALAS Awards Reception on January 26, 2024 - Register online by January 17th
01 Dec 2023 Award nominations due
01 Nov 2023 Election forms due
22 Oct 2023 AALAS National Meeting
27 Jan 2023 CBAALAS Awards Reception on January 27, 2023 - Register online by January 19th
22 Sep 2022 2022 CBAALAS Midwest Conference: Exhibitor Registration
22 Sep 2022 2022 CBAALAS Midwest Conference: Attendee Registration
24 Jan 2020 CBAALAS Awards Reception on January 24, 2020 - Register online by January 9th
19 Nov 2019 General Membership Meeting
11 Apr 2019 AALAS District 6 Conference: Attendee Registration
11 Apr 2019 AALAS District 6 Conference: Exhibitor Registration
18 Jan 2019 CBAALAS Awards Reception
19 Jan 2018 CBAALAS Awards Reception
29 Mar 2017 District 6 Conference (hosted by MNAALAS)
20 Jan 2017 CBAALAS Awards Reception
02 Sep 2016 Election Nominations Due October 28, 2016
02 Sep 2016 Award Nominations Due December 2, 2016
19 Aug 2016 CBAALAS Midwest Conference
18 Aug 2016 Golf Outing

CBAALAS is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.  719 West Millers Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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