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Keynote Sessions
Lab Operations
07:40
Registration Opens
08:30
Introduction to Conference and Opening Remarks
Keynote Sessions
08:35 - 9:40
08:55
Embracing Digital and Tech: Looking to the Future of Biopharma R&D
09:10
GenAI – The Ultimate Lab Partner? Supporting the Modern Scientist in the Data Driven Lab of the Future
09:25
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Michael Shanler, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Julie Huxley-Jones, VP Research, Pre-clinical and Manufacturing, Data, Technology & Engineering, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Keynote Sessions
09:40 - 10:40
09:40
Creating a Data Ecosystem That Enables the Lab of the Future
Hans Bitter, Head of Computational Science and Data Strategy, Senior R&D leadership team, Takeda
09:55
Leveraging Data and AI to Accelerate Drug Discovery & Development
10:10
Data, AI, Physical and Digital Automation – Delivering on the Promise of the Digital Laboratory
10:40
Coffee Break and Networking Session in the Exhibition Room
Keynote Sessions.
11:25 - 12:10
11:25
The Novartis Digital Transformation Journey
Steve Winig, Executive Director, Novartis
11:40
Delivering Results in Digital Transformation: A Perspective on Execution and Impact
11:55
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Patrick Pijanowski, Managing Director & Founder, Scientia Advisory Services
Steve Winig, Executive Director, Novartis
Keynote Sessions
11:25 - 12:10
11:25
Building Our Biologics Informatics Ecosystem-Powering Our Large Drug Discovery Pipeline
11:40
Building a Scientific Data Foundation in the AI Era: 5 Learnings in Our Journey
Siping Wang, Co-Founder, CTO, TetraScience
11:55
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Siping Wang, Co-Founder, CTO, TetraScience
Keynote Sessions.
12:10 - 12:55
12:10
The Future of Lab Research at Novo Nordisk
12:25
Digital Transformation & Research Tooling
12:40
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Patrick Pijanowski, Managing Director & Founder, Scientia Advisory Services
Keynote Sessions
12:10 - 12:55
12:10
Accelerating Biomedical Research Through Augmented Intelligence
12:25
Using AI to Unravel Disease Biology in Preclinical R&D
12:40
Panel Discussion and Q&A
08:35
Moderator’s Introduction and Overview
Keynote Sessions
08:40
Driving Digital in BioPharma
Keynote Sessions
10:25
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Keynote Sessions
12:55
Congress Lunch and Networking in the Exhibition Room
AI to Innovate
13:55 - 14:45
13:55
From AI to Action: Integrating Science and Risk-Sharing in Drug Discovery
14:05
AI Based Drug Discovery: It’s a Reality!
14:15
Data Readiness in the era of AI: On Building a Data Foundation for Value-driven Generative AI
14:30
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Automated Lab
13:55 - 14:45
13:55
Developing an Enterprise Laboratory Platform (ELP) in Support of Automation of Laboratories
Peggy Weber, Director Laboratory Systems, Sarepta Therapeutics
14:05
Automated Pipeline for the Capture, Cleaning, and Visualization of Data for Upstream Process Development
14:15
The Effects and Challenges of a Decentralized Laboratory Testing Ecosystem
14:30
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Leah O’Brien, VP, Global Head Digital Lab and Plant Operations , Sanofi
Peggy Weber, Director Laboratory Systems, Sarepta Therapeutics
Digital Transformation
13:55 - 14:45
13:55
Developing Digital Platforms for Labs in an Innovation Ecosystem Spanning Multiple Modalities
14:05
Digital Transformation: Unlocking AI’s Potential in Life Sciences with Seamless Data Orchestration
Vasu Rangadass, Founder & Strategy Officer, L7 Informatics
14:15
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Vasu Rangadass, Founder & Strategy Officer, L7 Informatics
Automated Lab
14:45 - 15:35
14:45
Lab of the Future Project at Moderna – An Update
14:55
Next Generation High Throughput ELISA Automation Platform
15:05
The Next Gen Lab: How Moderna and Scitara DLX Collaborate to Advance Digital Automation & Digitization
15:20
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Data Strategy
14:45 - 15:35
14:45
Applying Healthcare-Specific LLMs to Enhance Drug Discovery
14:55
Smart Labs, Smarter Science: AI and Synthetic Biology in Modern Biopharma
15:05
Unlock Your Data’s Potential: Strategies for AI Optimization
Brendan McCorkle, CEO, SciNote
15:20
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Brendan McCorkle, CEO, SciNote
Digital Transformation
14:45 - 15:35
14:45
Digital Transformation of Bioprocess Development Labs
14:55
Digital Journey of Pfizer Biologics R&D
15:05
Rethinking the Scientific Data Journey: From Project to Product Mindset
15:20
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Cindy Novak-DeLaurell, Director, IT R&D Business Partner , Avidity Biosciences
15:35
Afternoon Tea and Networking the the Exhibition Room
AI to Optimize
16:20 - 17:10
16:20
Advancing Laboratory Analysis with AI-Powered Chatbots
Michail Vlysidis, Senior Engineer, Technology II, AbbVie
16:30
ELaiN—The AI Scientific Assistant: How Quickly They Grow Up
Rob Brown, Global VP of Product , Sapio Sciences
16:40
AI Assistants in Clinical Trials
16:55
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Thrasyvoulos Karydis, CTO and Co-Founder, DeepCure
Michail Vlysidis, Senior Engineer, Technology II, AbbVie
Rob Brown, Global VP of Product , Sapio Sciences
Connected Lab
16:20 - 17:10
16:20
Overcoming the Challenges in Managing the Diversity in Hardware
16:30
Developing Scalable Digital Workflows
16:40
Using CDS Data Analytics to Address Data Integrity Challenges in cGMP Laboratories
16:55
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Data Strategy
16:20 - 17:10
16:20
In-silico Chromatography – Uncovering New Dimensions to Accelerate Chromatography Method Development
16:35
Holistic Integration of Chromatography Data Systems in LIMS and ELN – a Case Study
Burkhard Schaefer, Head of Partnering, SiLA Consortium
16:50
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Burkhard Schaefer, Head of Partnering, SiLA Consortium
17:10
Live Lab Sessions
17:10 - 17:50
Live Lab A : Best Practice for the AI Enabled Lab of the Future
Michael Shanler, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
17:10 - 17:50
Live Lab B: LIMS of The Future
Leah O’Brien, VP, Global Head Digital Lab and Plant Operations , Sanofi
17:10 - 17:50
Live Lab C: Building the Lab of the Future – Building the Value Case for Investment Projects
17:40 ET
Drinks Reception
18:40 ET
Close of Day 1
09:00
Open Pharma Introduction
Keynote Sessions
09:05 - 10:35
09:05
Moderator’s Introduction and Lab of the Future Survey
Becky Upton, President, Pistoia Alliance
09:15
Developing and Rolling Out a Transformational Vision for R&D Lab Operations
Gisele Tavares, VP and Head of R&D Business Operations, Takeda
09:30
From Data Overload to Discovery Acceleration – The Lab of the Future Imperative
09:45
New Research Technologies Driving Innovative Medicines Discovery and Development
10:00
The Scientist of the Future: Empowering Scientific Discovery through Smart Technology
Tola Olorunnisola, SVP & GM Services, Avantor
10:15
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Becky Upton, President, Pistoia Alliance
Gisele Tavares, VP and Head of R&D Business Operations, Takeda
Tola Olorunnisola, SVP & GM Services, Avantor
Keynote Sessions.
10:35 - 11:20
10:35
Takeda’s Digital Infrastructure to Support Research and CMC Labs
10:50
Making Data GenAI Ready
Marc Smith, Lead Product Manager, Process Development, IDBS
11:05
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Marc Smith, Lead Product Manager, Process Development, IDBS
Keynote Sessions
10:35 - 11:20
10:35
Placing High Throughput and Flexible Data Generation at the Center of the Lab with Modular Automation and Software Tools
10:50
Innovation Starts with Insight: How Data is Reshaping R&D Operations for Faster Innovation
Priya Vijayakumar, CEO, WattIQ
11:05
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Priya Vijayakumar, CEO, WattIQ
11:20
Coffee Break and Networking in the Exhibition Room
Automated Lab
12:00 - 13:00
12:00
Automating The Data Journey to AI-Enabled Large Molecule Research
12:15
Development and Automation of a SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Assay
12:30
Boosting Pharma Compliance with Real-Time Data Solutions
12:45
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Digital Transformation
12:00 - 13:00
12:00
Unlocking the Power of Data: Strategies for Successful Digital Transformation in Pharmaceutical Development
12:30
Beyond the Hype: AI-Readiness & Practical Implementation of AI in the Lab
12:45
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Leah O’Brien, VP, Global Head Digital Lab and Plant Operations , Sanofi
Lab Operations
12:00 - 13:00
12:00
The Power of Low Tech – More Science, Less Tickets
Thibaut Lagny, Head of Portfolio Management & Operations of Genomic Medicines Unit Research, Sanofi
12:15
Leverage a Platform to Transform Lab Procurement and Streamline Operations
12:30
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Jessica Hilton, Senior Director, Resource Planning and Management Lead, Pfizer
Thibaut Lagny, Head of Portfolio Management & Operations of Genomic Medicines Unit Research, Sanofi
13:00
Lunch and Networking in the Exhibition Room
Automated Lab
14:00 - 15:00
14:00
Lab of the Future and Downstream Process Development
14:15
Novel Technologies in Automation and Robotics and How They Are Being Applied to a Particular Use Case in Research and CMC
14:30
New Roads Paved with Fundamentals are Needed to Deliver the Opportunities of New Technology
14:45
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Cindy Novak-DeLaurell, Director, IT R&D Business Partner , Avidity Biosciences
Digital Transformation
14:00 - 15:00
14:00
Shaping Tomorrow’s Laboratories: The Role of Digital Transformation in Realizing the Vision of the Future Lab
14:15
Digital Transformation for Process Development
14:30
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Leah O’Brien, VP, Global Head Digital Lab and Plant Operations , Sanofi
Lab Operations
14:00 - 15:00
14:00
Taking a Holistic and Continuous Approach to Improving Lab Infrastructure
14:15
Getting Your Lab Sustainability Strategy off the Ground: A Case Study in Roll-Out of My Green Labs Programs
14:30
Save Millions; Optimize Scientific Outcomes By Monitoring Usage
14:45
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Connected Lab
15:00 - 16:00
15:00
Developing a Seamless Workflow for the Digital Scientist
15:15
Addressing the Patchwork Challenge in QC Lab Environments Through a Connected Lab
15:45
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Data Strategy
15:00 - 16:00
15:00
Fortifying Research: A Collaborative Approach to Cybersecurity in Novartis’s Labs
15:15
The Journey of Raising Digital Fluency in CMC at GSK
15:30
Applying Generative AI to the DMTA Cycle
Nick Brown, Director, Global Portfolio Leader, Certara.AI
15:45
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Nick Brown, Director, Global Portfolio Leader, Certara.AI
Digital Transformation
15:00 - 16:00
15:00
Towards the Lab of the Future via Digitalized Workflows in Pharma Product Development
15:15
Emerging Trends in Drug Discovery – Bridging the Technology Gap
15:45
Panel Discussion and Q&A
16:00
Closing Plenary
16:00
Keynote Reflections and Projections : Actions, Takeaways and Next Steps for the Lab of the Future
Julie Huxley-Jones, VP Research, Pre-clinical and Manufacturing, Data, Technology & Engineering, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Anshul Agarwal, Partner, ZS
Hans Bitter, Head of Computational Science and Data Strategy, Senior R&D leadership team, Takeda
Steve Winig, Executive Director, Novartis
16:45
Close of Congress