Following extensive research with the Lab of the Future Community, the European multi-track congress program includes case studies from exciting biopharma experts, insightful sessions on collaborative research partnerships, and discussions on how to address the challenges of onboarding novel technologies in research, development, and manufacturing
Keynote SessionsOur keynote sessions set the tone for the entire congress, bringing together thought leaders from leading companies to share their vision of what’s shaping the lab of the future. These high-level talks focus on company-wide transformation, exploring how to adopt emerging technologies, address global scientific and operational challenges, and embrace evolving innovation models.
This track explores how AI & LLMs are driving true innovation in R&D by unlocking new approaches to discovery, from generative drug design to in silico experimentation. Sessions will highlight how AI is being used to uncover novel targets, integrate complex biological data, and accelerate research through advanced modelling and adaptive experimentation.
The Connected LabIn this track organizations share their vision of the Connected Lab, where people, data, and technology work together to enable more efficient and collaborative science. Sessions will explore various aspects of connectivity, ranging from integrating legacy systems to building enterprise-wide digital environments. Speakers will share how to effectively achieve connection through coordinated efforts across stakeholder engagement, lab and workplace management and also vendor collaboration.
AI to OptimizeThis track explores how AI and ML are being used to optimise scientific and operational workflows across research, development and manufacturing. Sessions will cover topics such as intelligent experiment design, batch scheduling, and AI-driven decision support.
Lab Operational ExcellenceCreation of a physical and virtual infrastructure that allows scientists to innovate across the value chain. The track will feature discussions on new developments in lab build and design, lab asset management, application of sustainable working practices in the lab, cross stakeholder research partnerships and use of digital technologies within the lab environment.
Digital TransformationAs life sciences organizations accelerate their journey toward a digital-first future, R&D leaders are rethinking how to structure teams, redesign workflows, and shift culture. This track explores real-world case studies of digital transformation and highlights how digital tools are enabling more agile, efficient, and future-ready R&D organizations
Data StrategyThis track explores how R&D organizations can build the data foundations needed to support innovation and the application of emerging technologies. Sessions will address challenges in extracting meaning from growing volumes of data, with a focus on creating unified data environments that connect systems and enable scalable, cross-functional use.
Automated LabThe lab automation track explores how automation in R&D is driving greater efficiency, reliability, and reproducibility – freeing scientists from manual tasks so they can focus on innovation. Sessions will feature real-world case studies of robotics, automated workflows, and smart data capture systems.