June 16 – 18th, 2027 in Seattle, WA or Virtual
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Join lab leaders, clinicians, informatics experts, and stewardship champions from across the country at the PLUGS Summit — available both in person and virtually.
- June 16: AI Tools in Practice: Hands-On Lab Stewardship Workshop
- June 17: Summit Program Day 1 & Hosted Banquet
- June 18: Summit Program Day 2
Full event details, including the agenda, speaker information, and travel planning resources, will be available on the registration site closer to the event.
Session Proposal Submissions
Deadline: November 20, 2026 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 (+ 5 min Q&A) to present in-person during the live Summit program, June 17-18, 2027 in Seattle, WA. Selected proposals will receive $500 honorarium and waived registration to the PLUGS Summit.
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.
Submissions will be reviewed by the program committee and you will be notified of the outcome by January 7, 2027. Find additional information and submit your proposals using the button below.
Additional Details:
The Edgewater Hotel
A block of rooms will be available at The Edgewater Hotel, walking distance to the Bell Harbor Conference Center. Reservations are limited. Booking information will be available on the Hotel and Travel page.
PLUGS will host the Summit Banquet in the Olympic Ballroom of The Edgewater Hotel, the evening of June 17th, 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.
Contact PLUGS@seattlechildrens.org to discuss sponsorship levels and opportunities today!