April 20th-21st, 2026 in Seattle, WA or Virtual

Call for Session Proposals

Submit by 9/26/25 11:59PM PT

The PLUGS program committee is soliciting high quality, inspiring proposals for the PLUGS National Summit. Selected proposal authors will be asked to prepare 20 min talks to present in-person during the live event, April 20-21, 2026 in Seattle, WA.

Suitable proposals include topics such as genetic counseling in lab stewardship, operational tactics in lab stewardship, informatics interventions, insurance alignment strategies, and stewardship interventions. The proposals may take the form of case studies, retrospective and prospective studies describing measurable interventions or process changes, quality improvement processes – successes and failures are encouraged.

Please submit your proposal by September 26, 2025 11:59PM PT. Submissions will be reviewed by the program committee and you will be notified of the outcome by November 7, 2025.

Selected proposals will receive $500 honorarium and waived registration to the PLUGS Summit.

Additional Details:

The Edgewater Hotel 

A block of rooms will be available at The Edgewater Hotel, walking distance to the Bell Harbor Conference Center. Stay tuned for details!

PLUGS will host the Summit Banquet in the Olympic Ballroom of The Edgewater Hotel, the evening of April 20th, where attendees can enjoy stunning views of Puget Sound.

Sponsor the PLUGS Summit

As a supporter, your company will be able to gain insider access to lab industry players and trends, create long-term mutually beneficial relationships with clients, and help to improve the quality of care that patients receive nationally. For more information, please contact us at: PLUGS@seattlechildrens.org.