Executive War College General Session

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April 29–30, 2025

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EWC Tuition Details

Tuition includes all meeting materials, lunches and refreshments, as well as the evening receptions on Monday and Tuesday.

Registration Information April 29 - 30, 2025

Early On-Site Only 2024 through 5/9/24: $1,395
Super Early Bird, through 12/31/24: $1,595
Early Bird, through 2/14/25: $1,695
Last Early Bird Registration through 3/21/25: $1,795
Full Price Registration: $1,895
Onsite Registration: $1,995

Group rates are available!
Groups of 3-4 $100 off each
Groups of 5-9 $150 off each
Groups of 10+ $200 off each

Third Day: Workshop Intensive Sessions May 1, 2025

Workshop 1:
Whole Genome Sequencing and Genetic Testing for Community Hospitals – Companion Diagnostics in Lab–Pharma Relationships

Workshop 2:
Breaking Pathology’s Glass Slide Updated! Ways to Build Revenue with Digital Pathology, Whole Slide Images, AI Diagnostic Tools, and More

Workshop 3:
Lean for Lab Leaders: Proven Ways to Swiftly Slash Costs While Boosting Productivity and Improving Staff Retention

Workshop 4:
Assessing Recent Federal Laws, Regulations, and Court Cases: Vital Insights for Lab Executives and Their Attorneys

Workshop 5:
What’s Changing in CLIA Compliance and Inspections: Essentials for Lab Quality Officers and CLIA Lab Directors

What Our Attendees Are Saying

“I attended EWC when I worked in the lab space, it was an amazing conference, and it taught me more in three days than my company had in 2 years.”
- Jason Bush
"Automation is the future of our industry and addressing current issue in our industry remains the bottleneck impact the trajectory of our industry."
"I found it very empowering meeting so many intelligent, strong talented people. I am amazed with the number of female entrepreneurs, business owners and industry leader"
"What an amazing conference! The topics were highly relevant, informationally potent and dynamically presented. Kudos to yourself and your team. Thanks again and I look forward to attending the conference next year!"
"I was impressed by the quality of the speakers and was happy with the exceptional educational opportunities the conference afforded me. I was also able to make some great connections!"

Important FAQs

What happens if I need to cancel? Substitutions may be made at any time at no charge. Cancellations up until April 14 will be charged a $400 cancellation fee. All cancellations after April 14 are 100% non-refundable.


How can I save money on registration?

First, if you register by our early-bird deadlines your tuition will be reduced by up to $600 based on when you register.

Second, because we want to give your colleagues the opportunity to share the techniques and information gained at Executive War College, we are offering a $100 discount per attendee for groups of 3-4 people who register from your company or organization. A $150 discount will apply to groups of 5-9 people, and groups of 10 or more people will be given a $200 discount for each attendee.


Can I guarantee my investment?

Yes!

We’re confident you will find the 2025 Executive War College to be time and money very well spent. With that said, here is our commitment to you and your lab: If by the end of Day One, you are not convinced that the 2025 Executive War College has delivered a value that exceeds the cost of tuition we will gladly issue a refund.

Fine Print: Prior to 6:00 PM New Orleans Time, please see Amanda Curtis at the registration area or ask a staff member to find her for you.


Can I sponsor this event?

A limited number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities exist for this event. Please contact Ron Rohrer at 317-446-0225 email: rrohrer@darkreport.com,
or Amanda Curtis at 512-667-2207 email: acurtis@darkreport.com.


Where can I stay?

Join all your fellow attendees at the elegant Hyatt Regency Hotel New Orleans located at 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans. As an Executive War College attendee, we will have a special discounted room rate. 

Group Online Booking Link

Central Reservations, 1-800-319-0124 Group Code: G-EXWC

Group Rate: $279.00/night, plus applicable taxes. (taxes are 14.45% State and local sales tax, 1.75% tourism Assessment and $3.00 occupancy tax-subject to change)

Hotel Reservation Cut-off Date: First Cut-off date: 5 PM CST, March 31, 2025

 

If you have any registration questions, please email us at: acurtis@darkreport.com

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Three Easy Ways To Register

1) Register online.

2) Call 512-264-7103. Our friendly staff can register you quickly and easily, as well as answer any questions you may have.

3) Transmit Purchase Order to acurtis@darkreport.com

Questions?
Call us at 512-264-7103

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Executive War College General Session crowd

Who Attends the Executive War College

Health Systems and Hospital Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Leadership

Hospital C-Suite Administrators

Laboratory Vice Presidents

Pathology Lab Directors/Administrators

Laboratory Directors

Molecular and Genetic Lab Leaders

Precision Medicine & Genetic Program Directors/Administrators

Laboratory Section Managers/Leaders/Supervisors

Representative Labs:

  • ACL Laboratories/Advocate Health
  • Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baptist Health South Florida
  • Banner Health
  • Intermountain Health Outreach Labs
  • Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Cedars Sinai
  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center
  • Fabric Genomics
  • Kaiser Permanente

Independent Laboratories and Pathology Groups

Laboratory Owners/C-Suite/Vice Presidents/Directors

Pathology Group Owners/Directors

Pathology Group Practice Administrators

Physician Group Lab Owners/Directors

Public Health/Population Health VP’s/Directors

Life Sciences/Research Labs

Representative Labs:

  • Mayo Clinic Laboratories
  • ARUP (Reference Lab)
  • LabCorp (Reference Lab)
  • TriCore (Reference Lab)
  • GeneDx
  • Sonic Labs (Reference Lab)
  • Michigan Pathology Specialists (Pathologist Group)
  • Pacific Pathology Labs (Pathology Group)
  • NorDX (Animal Reference Lab)
  • Novartis (Research Pharm (Life Sciences)
  • AstraZeneca (Pharm/Life Sciences)
  • Caris Life Sciences (Pharm/Life Sciences)
  • Sonora Quest (Population Health Division)

Partners and Suppliers to Laboratory and Pathology Groups

In Vitro Diagnostic Manufacturers

LIS/Pathology LIS/LIMS/RCM/IT

Diagnostic Instrument, Product & Technology

Informatics Products and Services

Suppliers of Automation, Analyzers, and Assays

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Coding, Billing, and Collections

Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Representative Companies:

  • Abbott (Diagnostics)
  • Epic Corporation (EMR/LIS)
  • Clinisys LIS
  • Cerner LIS
  • Telcor (Technology)
  • XIFIN (Technology/Informatics)
  • LifePoint Informatics
  • Change Health Care (RCM/billing)
  • HC1 (RCM)
  • Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (RCM)
  • COLA (Regulatory)
  • College of American Pathologists (Regulatory)
  • Beckman Diagnostics (Diagnostics)
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories (Diagnostics)
  • Hologic (Diagnostics)
  • Cardinal Health (Product & Technology)
  • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (Legal)