Upcoming Events
SRCSQA-NCARSQA: Quality Conversations in the Lowcountry
21-24 September 2026 | Charleston, South Carolina
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
337 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403 UNITED STATES
Join SRCSQA and NCARSQA for their 2026 Regional Meeting!
You are invited to join for two full days of Chapter Meeting sessions followed by Quality College courses.
Register to Attend
You may be prompted to sign in to register for the Meeting.
Chapter Meeting Registration Costs
Chapter Meeting — Two Days, 21-22 September 2026
| Monday–Tuesday |
Chapter /
SQA Members |
Non-members |
University / Government* |
SQA Student /
Outreach Members |
EARLY: through 31 July 2026
|
$375 |
$410 |
$275 |
$275 |
REGULAR: 1 August - 31 August 2026
|
$425 |
$460 |
$325 |
$325 |
* University staff who are Chapter/SQA members — select the University option as registration type.
Quality College Course Registration Costs
Quality College Course — GLP 101: Basic Training in Good Laboratory Practice
Two-Day (16-hour) In-person Course, 23-24 September 2026
| Wednesday–Thursday |
Chapter /
SQA Members |
Non-members |
University / Government* |
SQA Student /
Outreach Members |
EARLY: through 31 July 2026
|
$1090 |
$1250 |
$799 |
$799 |
REGULAR: 1 August - 31 August 2026
|
$1230 |
$1430 |
$918 |
$918 |
* University staff who are Chapter/SQA members — select the University option as registration type.
Lunch will be provided for all Quality College courses.
View Quality College Course Information Register to Attend
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
337 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403 USA
Sunday, 20 September - Wednesday, 24 September: $189/night plus tax
Reservation Cutoff: 1 September 2026
Hilton Booking Link:
Special Event - Spirit of Carolina Dinner Cruise
Set Sail for an Unforgettable Evening on Charleston Harbor
Monday, 21 September 2026
Price: $93.85
Join us aboard the Spirit of Carolina for Charleston's only true waterfront dining experience — an evening you won't want to miss.
Savor a made-to-order, multi-course plated dinner crafted from fresh, local, seasonal ingredients as the city's most iconic sights glide past your table. Cruise through the heart of beautiful Charleston Harbor, past historic Fort Sumter, along The Battery, and beneath the soaring Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge — all bathed in the glow of a spectacular Lowcountry sunset. With the harbor breeze as your backdrop, this is more than dinner. It's the evening everyone will be talking about long after the event ends.
Event Details
Time: Board 6:30 PM | Depart 7:00 PM | Return 9:30 PM
Includes: Dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages
Dress Code: Resort casual
Location: Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
***Transportation to Patriots Point is not provided — please plan your own travel to/from Patriots Point.
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NCARSQA 2026 Annual Meeting and Quality College at NCARSQA
2-5 November 2026 | Frederick, Maryland
Speakers Wanted!
NCARSQA is gearing up for our 2026 Annual Meeting & Quality College at NCARSQA in Frederick, MD — and we’re looking for dynamic voices from our area to take the podium!
Whether you’re passionate about leadership, soft skills, quality systems, or anything that inspires the Life Science and Pharma community, we want to hear from you. We encourage you to share your expertise (and have some fun doing it) at our annual meeting and make new quality connections.
Key Meeting Details:
- Meeting + Quality College Dates: November 2-5, 2026
- Special Event: TBD
- Quality College at NCARSQA (Courses): November 2-3, 2026
- Podium Presentations: November 4-5, 2026
- Meeting Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Frederick | Frederick, MD
Curious or interested in speaking at the NCARSQA Annual Meeting? Complete the Speaker Recruitment Form which includes all the details (and yes, incentives are included).
Submit your completed form by Thursday, 18 June 2026 to [email protected].
Further meeting information coming soon.
Past Event
NCARSQA 2025 Fall Regional Chapter Meeting
5 November 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Institute For in Vitro Sciences (IIVS)
30 W Watkins Mill Rd, Ste 100
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
The National Capital Area Regional Society of Quality Assurance
(NCARSQA) held our Fall Regional Chapter Meeting on Wednesday,
5 November 2025.
Please check back for more announcements about training events and webinars that are periodically offered by NCARSQA.