Event Location

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, Arizona

Due to overwhelming interest in the 2023 A2LA Annual Conference, every room in the hotel block has officially been reserved! We encourage anyone who is still interested in attending the conference to register, as there are many other great places to stay in the area. We can't wait to gather with industry experts from all over the country for networking, educational sessions, and a whole lot of fun! 

About the Event

 

Saddle up, Partner. The accreditation industry event of the year is hitting the road! 

The A2LA Annual Conference (formerly the Tech Forum) has become one of the accreditation industry’s most essential multidiscipline events. It attracts attendees and speakers from around the world in various sectors, including automotive, cannabis, environmental, life sciences, calibration, biobanking, pharmaceutical, and more. 
  
This conference champions discussion and learning through:  

Program-Specific Technical Meetings 
Exceptional Networking 
Professional Development Sessions 
Member-Specific Meetings 
Tracks for Quality, OpEx, Calibration, Cannabis, Life Sciences, Environmental, and more! 
  

This year’s speakers are an engaging mix of global leaders, industry influencers, and emerging icons representing a diverse array of industries. Their sessions take a big-picture approach to all areas of accreditation and use creativity as the catalyst to drive change. Attendees benefit from enhanced thought leadership, deep learning, heightened networking, and greater community engagement. 

At the heart of this conference experience, you’ll find yourself orchestrating connections, building relationships, and meeting that person you didn't know you needed to meet. Every element is designed to maximize the opportunity for meaningful networking. 

Bust out your cowboy boots and join a global group of industry professionals at this IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT as we continue strengthening the value of accreditation. 

 

 


Registration Rates 

Rates include the following activities: Opening Reception, lunch on Monday & Tuesday, all beverage breaks, Monday night Social & Dinner, and Closing event.

*Guest fee includes Opening reception and Monday night social & Recognition Dinner. Tuesday's closing event is available for an additional fee. Educational sessions, lunches, and breaks are not open to guests.

 

Agenda

Some sessions are a part of  certain Technical Advisory Meetings (TAC) . While these seemingly overlap, you will be able to select both the TAC and session during registration.

Speakers

*A2LA does not endorse any products, services and/or companies discussed during Annual Conference presentations.

"Qualtrax was thrilled to participate in the A2LA Tech Forum. From a vendor’s perspective, the event was well organized and attendee interaction was continuous throughout the event. It was time well spent for Qualtrax, and we look forward to participating in years to come."

Scott Renkes, Qualtrax

Sponsors

 The A2LA Annual Conference is the ultimate opportunity for professionals to meet face-to-face, learn new skills, and collaborate on topics associated with the accreditation industry. This event is an important resource for members, assessors, accredited organizations, suppliers … basically, anyone working in an industry that relies  on accreditation, ISO, quality, or conformity assessment.

 Join our 2023 Sponsors in sharing your solutions with well-qualified attendees across the industry.

 

Exhibitors

Connect, promote, and amplify your business.

Showcase your products or services and take advantage of the unique networking opportunities offered at the 2023 Annual Conference.

  Download the prospectus by clikcing the orange button below for more ways to partner with us!

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at conference@a2la.org or 301-644-3248