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Lab Operations
08:45 (CEST)
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Keynote Sessions
08:55 (CEST)
Moderator’s Introduction and Overview
Anthony Rowe, VP, Head of Technology - Research Systems, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
09:05 (CEST)
Accelerating Scientific Discovery Through Scalable, Automated, and Digitally-Integrated Infrastructure
Anthony Rowe, VP, Head of Technology - Research Systems, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
09:20 (CEST)
Advancing Excellence in R&D: Portfolio Strategy, Governance, and Performance Insights
Béatrice Perron, Executive Director, R&D Strategy Portfolio Execution and Excellence, Servier
10:05 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Anthony Rowe, VP, Head of Technology - Research Systems, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Steve Rees, SVP, Discovery Sciences, AstraZeneca
Béatrice Perron, Executive Director, R&D Strategy Portfolio Execution and Excellence, Servier
10:30 (CEST)
Coffee & Networking Break in the Exhibition Area
Keynote Sessions
11:15 (CEST)
Beyond Boundaries: Transforming Pharma R&D with Agile Next-Gen Technology
Andy Bonner, VP, Quality Engineering & Labs for R&D Digital and Tech, GSK
11:30 (CEST)
Accelerating Drug Development Timelines by leveraging Agentic AI for Experiment Design, Scale-up, and Regulatory Submissions
Anshul Agarwal, Partner, ZS Associates
11:45 (CEST)
Accelerating Drug Discovery & Development with AI: Current and Future Perspectives
Peter Cox, Head of Translational Science, Isomorphic Labs
12:15 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Andy Bonner, VP, Quality Engineering & Labs for R&D Digital and Tech, GSK
Anshul Agarwal, Partner, ZS Associates
Peter Cox, Head of Translational Science, Isomorphic Labs
Keynote Sessions
11:15 (CEST)
From Data to Discovery: Shaping the Future of Translational Science Through Technology and Talent
David Michalovich, VP Translational Research, GSK
11:45 (CEST)
Operationalizing Digital Strategy Through the Power of Behavioral Science
Adama Ibrahim, VP R&ED Digital Transformation, Novo Nordisk
12:15 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
David Michalovich, VP Translational Research, GSK
Adama Ibrahim, VP R&ED Digital Transformation, Novo Nordisk
12:40 (CEST)
Lunch and Networking Break in the Exhibition Area
Connected Lab
13:45 (CEST)
Laboratory Instrument Integration in Biopharma: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path to a Connected Lab
Michael Morris, Scientific Data Environment Platform Solution Lead, Argenx
14:20 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Michael Morris, Scientific Data Environment Platform Solution Lead, Argenx
Data Strategy
13:45 (CEST)
Data Foundations to Implement Agentic AI
Mohammad Hassan Khalid, Director, Senior Engineer, ML and Data Science , AstraZeneca
13:57 (CEST)
D-WoW – Building a Digital Lab Data Infrastructure at Roche
Tobias Baechtold, Global Lead, Digital Lab Services & Infrastructure, Roche
Anke Kurt, Principal Associate, Small Molecule Research, Roche
14:09 (CEST)
Empowering Scientific Discovery with AI, Data Analytics and Trust.
Tamara McKenna, Director – Global Scientific LIMS , Clinisys
14:20 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Felipe Albrecht, Principal Scientist , Roche
Mohammad Hassan Khalid, Director, Senior Engineer, ML and Data Science , AstraZeneca
Tamara McKenna, Director – Global Scientific LIMS , Clinisys
Digital Transformation
13:45 (CEST)
From Discovery to Delivery: Powering Biopharma’s Future with Digital Labs
Andreas Steinle, Digital Integration Lead PTD Penzberg, Roche
13:57 (CEST)
Digitalizing Lab Operations – An Automation & IoT Approach
Claudio Battilocchio, Automation lead, Syngenta
14:09 (CEST)
Achieve Workflow Excellence Throughout the Research Lifecycle
Alberto Pascual, Product Portfolio Leader for Signals Workflows, Revvity Signals
14:20 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Andreas Steinle, Digital Integration Lead PTD Penzberg, Roche
Claudio Battilocchio, Automation lead, Syngenta
Alberto Pascual, Product Portfolio Leader for Signals Workflows, Revvity Signals
14:35 (CEST)
Afternoon Tea and Networking Break in the Exhibition Area
AI to Innovate
15:20 (CEST)
Enhancing the DMTA Cycle: Leveraging Machine Learning and Generative AI
Kristine Deibler, Head of Molecular AI, Novo Nordisk
15:32 (CEST)
Using Generative AI-Designed Small Molecule Inhibitors to Revolutionize IPF Treatment
Petrina Kamya, Global Head of AI Platforms, VP, Insilico Medicine
15:56 (CEST)
Data, AI, and the New Frontier: Scaling the Therapeutic Potential of Nature
Sona Chandra, President of AI, Pangea Bio
16:08 (CEST)
Data Strategy in the Age of AI: Future-Ready Foundation and Pitfalls to Avoid
Jason Hirshman, CTO & Co-Founder, Uncountable
16:20 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Derek Marren, Principle IT Capability Business Partner, Research & Early TA IT, R&D IT, AstraZeneca
Kristine Deibler, Head of Molecular AI, Novo Nordisk
Petrina Kamya, Global Head of AI Platforms, VP, Insilico Medicine
Sona Chandra, President of AI, Pangea Bio
Automated Lab
15:20 (CEST)
Transforming R&D at CSL: Building a Connected, Empowered, and Automated Digital Ecosystem
Dominik Schneider, Senior Manager, R&D Enabling Technology, CSL Behring
15:32 (CEST)
Smarter Labs, Faster Discoveries: Leveraging Automation and Robotics in BioPharma R&D
Anne Debusscher, IT Director - Experimental Execution, J&J Innovative Medicines
15:56 (CEST)
AstraZeneca’s Automation Hub – Achievements and Future Plans
Bethan Howells, Senior Automation Scientist , AstraZeneca
16:20 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
John den Engelsman, Executive Director, Process Analytical Sciences, Novartis
Dominik Schneider, Senior Manager, R&D Enabling Technology, CSL Behring
Bethan Howells, Senior Automation Scientist , AstraZeneca
Anne Debusscher, IT Director - Experimental Execution, J&J Innovative Medicines
Alessandro Spada, Solutions Sales Director , Scitara
Digital Transformation
15:20 (CEST)
The GSK Digital Skills Capability Programme
Laura Williams, Research Digital Capability Lead, GSK
15:32 (CEST)
Bridging Data and Science: Driving Manufacturing Intelligence at Scale in Global Pharma
Joël Poissonnier, Head of Manufacturing Intelligence, Takeda
15:44 (CEST)
ELaiN – the AI Scientific Assistant. How quickly they grow up!
Rob Brown, Global VP, Head of Scientific Office , Sapio Sciences
16:08 (CEST)
Data architecture as a critical component of achieving real-world benefits in a digital transformation program
David Dorsett, Chief Digital Officer , Astrix
Christian Pilger, Director, AbbVie
16:20 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Penny Smee, Senior Director Lab Scientist Experience, GSK
Laura Williams, Research Digital Capability Lead, GSK
Joël Poissonnier, Head of Manufacturing Intelligence, Takeda
Rob Brown, Global VP, Head of Scientific Office , Sapio Sciences
David Dorsett, Chief Digital Officer , Astrix
Christian Pilger, Director, AbbVie
16:45 (CEST)
Live Labs – Interactive Group Discussions

Live Lab sessions are interactive group discussions which tackle the bigger questions of the day in an open forum to brainstorm ideas and discuss the roadblocks to break-through innovation. They take the format of moderated standing discussions. The objective is to share views and experiences to stimulate new ways of thinking about common objectives.

17:15 (CEST)
Networking Drinks Reception
Keynote Sessions
09:00 (CEST)
Lab of the Future Survey
09:15 (CEST)
Driving Discovery Research in Biopharma: Breakthrough Science, Technologies, and Tools
Steve Rees, SVP, Discovery Sciences, AstraZeneca
09:30 (CEST)
Advancing Drug Discovery: Unleashing the Power of AI, Machine Learning, and Data Innovation
Nicola Richmond, Chief Scientist, AI, Recursion
09:55 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Nicola Richmond, Chief Scientist, AI, Recursion
Steve Rees, SVP, Discovery Sciences, AstraZeneca
Keynote Sessions
10:15 (CEST)
Designing the Once-Weekly and Oral GLP-1 Semaglutide
Jesper Lau, Scientific Vice President, External & Exploratory Innovation, Research & Early Development, Novo Nordisk
10:45 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Jesper Lau, Scientific Vice President, External & Exploratory Innovation, Research & Early Development, Novo Nordisk
11:00 (CEST)
Coffee and Networking Break in the Exhibition Area
Automated Lab
11:40 (CEST)
Advancing Automated Global Analytical Chemistry
Elisabeth Dietze, Associate Principal Informatician, AstraZeneca
11:55 (CEST)
AI in Pharma Manufacturing: Real-World Use Cases Transforming the Industry
Maria Sedykh, AI & Automation Solutions lead, Lonza
12:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Elisabeth Dietze, Associate Principal Informatician, AstraZeneca
Maria Sedykh, AI & Automation Solutions lead, Lonza
Digital Transformation
11:40 (CEST)
Centralizing Digital Strategy to Optimize the Use of Novel Technologies
Julie Klint, Director, Head of Molecular Discovery & Enabling Technologies, Lundbeck
11:55 (CEST)
A laboratory-Centric Approach to get Tangible Research Data
Kåre Buch Petersen, Principal Scientific Product Manager, Novo Nordisk
12:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Julie Klint, Director, Head of Molecular Discovery & Enabling Technologies, Lundbeck
Kåre Buch Petersen, Principal Scientific Product Manager, Novo Nordisk
Lab Operations
11:40 (CEST)
Accelerating Biopharma R&D Innovation Through the Power of Collaboration
Stéphane Maikovsky, Deputy CEO, LifeArc
11:55 (CEST)
Unified Delivery: Operational Excellence in a Multi-Vendor Ecosystem
Chris Hoyek, Strategic Operations Lead for R&D, AstraZeneca
12:10 (CEST)
Empowering Sanofi’s R&D Through Lab Equipment Optimization
Pierre Merea, CEO, newLab
Joep Wetzels, Senior Director, Head Digital R&D Laboratory & Plant operations, Sanofi
12:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Chris Hoyek, Strategic Operations Lead for R&D, AstraZeneca
Stéphane Maikovsky, Deputy CEO, LifeArc
Pierre Merea, CEO, newLab
Joep Wetzels, Senior Director, Head Digital R&D Laboratory & Plant operations, Sanofi
12:40 (CEST)
Lunch and Networking Break in the Exhibition Area
AI to Optimize
13:40 (CEST)
Enabling Lab-in-a-Loop: Implementing MLOps in Roche Pharma Research
Le (Muller) Mu, End to End AI ML Products, MLOPs, Roche
14:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Le (Muller) Mu, End to End AI ML Products, MLOPs, Roche
Automated Lab
13:40 (CEST)
Tangible Progress, Rapid Iteration: A Low-Cost Framework for Automated Cell Culture in Drug Development
Jamie Clifton, Matrix Leader Lab Automation, Roche
Ilka Knoke, Automation Scientist, Organoid Culture Workflows , Roche
13:55 (CEST)
Enabling Flexible Automation Using Cobots
Robbert van Putten, Senior Scientist in High-Throughput Experimentation, Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicines
14:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Jamie Clifton, Matrix Leader Lab Automation, Roche
Ilka Knoke, Automation Scientist, Organoid Culture Workflows , Roche
Robbert van Putten, Senior Scientist in High-Throughput Experimentation, Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicines
Data Strategy
13:55 (CEST)
Big Scale, Small Budget: Cost Effective Site-wide Data Management for Academic Research Labs
Mark Basham, Senior Director, Data Sciences & Quantitive Biology, Rosalind Franklin Institute
Laura Shemilt, Head of Research Software Engineering, Rosalind Franklin Institute
14:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Mark Basham, Senior Director, Data Sciences & Quantitive Biology, Rosalind Franklin Institute
Laura Shemilt, Head of Research Software Engineering, Rosalind Franklin Institute
Connected Lab
14:40 (CEST)
LIMS implementation – Technology, Process and People
Amellalih Reza, Global QA Project Manager, Bayer
15:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Amellalih Reza, Global QA Project Manager, Bayer
Data Strategy
14:40 (CEST)
Bridging Data Silos in Oncology: The S:CORT Dataset and Collaborative Innovation.
Joe Day, Senior Data & AI Executive, Cancer Research Horizons
14:55 (CEST)
The IDMP Ontology Project
Sheila Elz, Master Data Manager , Bayer
15:25 (CEST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Sheila Elz, Master Data Manager , Bayer
Joe Day, Senior Data & AI Executive, Cancer Research Horizons
Digital Transformation
14:40 (CEST)
Integrating Technology and Bi-Directional Communication for Global E2E Workflows
16:40 (CEST)
Closing Keynote Panel Discussion
17:25 (CEST)
Close of Congress