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2026 ILADS Annual Scientific Conference

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM (EDT) to Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Join us October 22-25 (Thursday-Sunday) for the 2026 ILADS Annual Scientific Conference!

Conference theme: "Reframing Complex Disease: Pathways to Treatment"

Registration is Open!

This four-day conference is the premier educational event for physicians and medical professionals who have an interest in diagnosing and treating Lyme and associated vector-borne illnesses.

The conference takes place at the Hyatt Regency Dulles just outside Washington, DC, near Dulles Airport. The hotel is accessible by free shuttle from the airport or by Metro (closest stop is Innovation Center on the Silver Line). For more information and to book your room, visit the hotel information tab.

Our Mission and Audience

The mission of ILADS is to educate healthcare professionals about the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases. The Annual Scientific Conference is intended for medical professionals including MDs, DOs, NDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, LCSWs, DCs, PhDs, psychologists, researchers and other professionals assisting patients with Lyme and related diseases. If you have questions about your eligibility to attend, please email conference@ilads.org.

Credits Price
Member Registration
Includes access to the full conference, CME credit, daily breakfast, lunch and snacks. Also includes video recordings. You have the option to choose between the Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals track and the Neuropsychiatric and CNS Manifestations track on Thursday.
$1,100.00
Price will increase to $1,375.00 on 8/16/26
Non-Member Registration
Includes access to the full conference, CME credit, daily breakfast, lunch and snacks. Also includes video recordings. You have the option to choose between the Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals track and the Neuropsychiatric and CNS Manifestations track on Thursday.
$1,495.00
Price will increase to $1,775.00 on 8/16/26
Credits Price
Member Registration (Fundamentals only)
One day registration for Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals. Includes CME credit, breakfast, lunch and dinner and video recordings of the Fundamentals track presentations.
$425.00
Price will increase to $675.00 on 8/16/26
Non-Member Registration (Fundamentals only)
One day registration for Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals. Includes CME credit, breakfast, lunch and dinner and video recordings of the Fundamentals track presentations.
$649.00
Price will increase to $899.00 on 8/16/26
Credits Price
ILADEF Gala Dinner Ticket
Join us Saturday evening for the ILADEF Gala fundraiser. 
$250.00
Conference Video Package
Not able to attend in-person? Pre-order the conference videos and save 30%. Videos are included with full conference registration (you do not need to select this ticket if you registered for the full conference)
$999.00

Product Add-ons

Price
Author's Table View Product $100.00

Hyatt Regency Dulles
2300 Dulles Corner Boulevard
Herndon, VA 20171

Group room rate: $179

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Last day to book: September 28 (rooms may sell out before this date)

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