Part 1 - Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Workforce Planning Model: Stabilize and Forecast your Collection FTEs

• Focus on how to develop a functional workforce planning model as well as using the data and tools to stabilize the collections workforce

Speakers: Renee Vansumeren, Supervisor Planning & Scheduling, Versiti and James Leclair, Director, Donor Services Policies and Processes, Vitalant

Part 2 - Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Maximizing Use of Volunteers for Scalability and Donor Experience to Supplement Staffing Resources

Speaker: Susan Alexander-Wilson, Volunteer and Grants Manager, We Are Blood

Part 3 - Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Production Planning and Readiness: Aligning DR and DS for Efficient use of Resources

• Maximizing available resources to ensure efficient operations through accountability and review

Speakers: Kaila DiNallo, Performance and Coaching Manager, Versiti and Julie Eaton, Sr. Director, Planning & Scheduling, Vitalant

ADRP 2026 Annual Conference is a must-attend event of the year in the blood industry. For over 20 years, blood center professionals - from CEOs and senior management to collections, marketing, public relations, and communications professionals - have attended one of the industry's most sought-after conference.

To enable the discounted price, please log into your member account. Not a current member? Join or renew your membership here. 

Need to book your hotel?  Book by April 10, 2026 and secure the conference discounted room rate.

Please note: ADRP will not offer registration refunds after April 10, 2026.