Senior Executive
Conference
May 3–5, 2026
Boston, MA
The Mandarin Oriental
Senior Executive
Conference
May 3–5, 2026
Boston, MA
The Mandarin Oriental
Click on the calendar and advance it to May for availability.
Join your ALDA community at the 2026 Spring Senior Executive Conference for a strong mix of strategic content and the unparalleled networking that defines ALDA’s meetings.
The conference will explore The New Era of Proteomics, as improvements in sensitivity, scale, and data quality reshape how the life science and diagnostics sectors understand biology. These developments are helping move proteomics from a specialized research area to a core platform for discovery, translational work, and potential clinical applications.
The program will focus on the strategic importance of this shift for member companies. We’ll take a close look at how proteomics can improve R&D productivity, support next-generation diagnostic approaches, and create new opportunities across instruments, tools, consumables, and data-centric solutions.
This meeting is designed to help senior leaders understand where the field is today, how it is evolving, and how these changes can inform long-term planning and competitive strategy. In addition to the program, the conference provides a trusted space for thoughtful conversations with fellow leaders from across ALDA’s membership.
ALDA’s semi-annual conferences are for C-suite and full-time senior executive employees of ALDA member companies, directly involved in the daily strategic management of their organizations. Please view the Attendance Guidelines for more details.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
More program announcements are coming soon!
Sunday, May 3
Welcome reception and dinner with a guest speaker to be announced.
Monday, May 4
The New Era of Proteomics Programming. Stay tuned for speaker and session details.
Tuesday, May 5
Keynote session with a guest speaker to be announced.
REGISTRATION FEES
We’re pleased to keep registration rates unchanged from previous years.
First attendee from your company:
$2,795
Additional attendees from your company:
$2,295
CANCELLATION & OTHER POLICIES
No refunds of meeting registration fees will be made for registration cancellations after Wednesday, April 22, 2026; however, if you must cancel, please remember that you are also responsible for canceling your hotel reservations.
Spouse/Partner Attendance: We encourage attendees to bring their spouses/partners to our conferences to enjoy the social aspects of the event. Spouses are welcome to attend the two receptions and dinners, and the Tuesday morning closing keynote speaker. To assist with planning and accurate headcounts, spouses must be registered by Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Spouse registrations received after March 31 will include a fee of $150 per evening event. (Please register your spouse with attendee registration.)
LOCATION & HOTEL INFORMATION
The Mandarin Oriental, Boston
776 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Main Hotel Phone: (617) 535-8888
The Mandarin Oriental, Boston combines classic New England elegance with refined Oriental touches to create one of the most distinctive hospitality experiences in the region. A 15-minute drive from Logan International Airport, the hotel connects guests to the city’s finest shopping, cultural venues, and business institutions from its prime location in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay on Boylston Street.
Hotel Accommodations:
ATTENDEES MUST MAKE THEIR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS.
We have secured a block of rooms at The Mandarin Oriental, Boston at the group rate of $565.00 per night for Deluxe King or Premiere Deluxe King. We also have a small block of Premier City View King Rooms at the group rate of $665.00 per night. The Premier City View rooms are available on Sunday and Monday only. Rooms are available through Thursday, April 2, 2026, or until our room block sells out. Reserve your room online here (click on the calendar and advance it to May for availability), or you can email Group Reservations, or call (617) 535-8888.
Note: There may be penalties for rooms vacated prior to the scheduled departure date, and “no-show” reservations will be billed to your account for the full dates of the reservation.
FAQs
What can I expect?
Opportunities to make valuable connections, gain strategic insights on emerging trends, and draw inspiration from industry-leading peers.
When is the conference?
The conference begins on Sunday, May 3 at 6 p.m. with a guest speaker and dinner, then wraps up with our keynote speaker on Tuesday, May 5, around 9:15 a.m.
Who should attend?
C-suite and full-time senior executive employees of ALDA member companies, directly involved in the daily strategic management of their organizations. Spouses are also welcome to attend the Sunday and Monday dinners and the closing session on May 5.
Please read more information in ALDA’s Attendance Guidelines.
**This conference is for ALDA members only. If you are interested in attending and are not a member, please contact ALDA staff regarding membership and the necessary next steps.
What is the cost to attend?
- First attendee from your company: $2,795
- Each additional attendee: $2,295
Where can I stay?
Attendees must make their own hotel reservations. ALDA is pleased to offer a room block at the conference host hotel, The Mandarin Oriental. Please book your room here (click on the calendar and advance it to May for availability).
How do I register?
- Sign in to the website with your username and password. If you’re a member, you can reset your password here if needed. Or please contact us for assistance signing in.
- To register only yourself, select “Add Me.” Click “Save/Continue” to proceed through registration.
- Group registration: to register more than one person from your company and use one payment method for all registrants, use “Add Someone Else” to search for records in our system. If any registrant is not in our system, you can add them. Once all registrants are added, click “Save/Continue” to proceed through registration.
I have more questions – who can I contact?
Please email Carol Starke, ALDA Meetings and Administration Manager, or call her at (703) 282-0902 with any questions.