#CLINICAL24 returns for 2026

On December 2, 2026, clinical professionals from around the world will come together once again for #CLINICAL24, SelectScience's annual one-day LinkedIn social media takeover dedicated to championing the clinical diagnostics community.

Building on the success of previous years, #CLINICAL24 provides a platform for laboratory professionals, healthcare leaders, researchers, industry experts, and technology innovators to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore solutions shaping the future of clinical diagnostics.

Throughout the day, we will be sharing insights, polls, expert perspectives, resources, and discussion topics designed to encourage meaningful conversation and amplify the voices of clinical professionals worldwide.

Why join #CLINICAL24?

Clinical laboratories play a critical role in healthcare, yet professionals across the sector continue to face evolving challenges, from workforce pressures and increasing demand to the rapid pace of technological change.

#CLINICAL24 creates an opportunity for the global community to connect, share experiences, highlight innovations, and discuss practical solutions that can help improve laboratory operations and patient care.

What to expect

Throughout the day, we will be discussing many of the key themes explored throughout the wider CLINICAL24 campaign, including:

• The challenges of operating modern clinical laboratories around the clock
• Emerging trends in clinical microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics
• Advances in Alzheimer's disease and brain health testing
• The growing role of genomics and precision medicine in healthcare
• Laboratory workforce pressures, efficiency, and future readiness
• Expert perspectives on the technologies, innovations, and partnerships shaping clinical diagnostics

How to get involved

Participation is simple:

• Follow the conversation on LinkedIn
• Engage with posts throughout the day
• Vote in community polls
• Share your perspectives and experiences
• Use the hashtag #CLINICAL24 to join the discussion

Whether you work in the clinical laboratory, healthcare, diagnostics industry, academia, or research, your voice is welcome.

Join the conversation

Together, we can celebrate the achievements of clinical professionals, raise awareness of the challenges facing the sector, and showcase the innovations helping shape the future of diagnostics.