6 December 2023 Block 3 Seminars

Accelerated digital transformation is happening within pharma and biotech labs as organisations embrace automation, robotics, and digital tools. This panel
discussion will provide tips to unlock value from data-led, technology-supported scientific environments. Our panellists will reflect on the progress made, common
challenges faced, and how we can maintain momentum with lab innovation to create smart, connected, labs of the future.

• Realising ROI: Taking a timely, structured, and scalable approach to lab automation for consistent incremental, compounding improvements
• Organisational assessment and change management: Understanding existing lab capabilities, environment, history, politics, and talent to streamline digital
  transition
• How can we simplify lab automation and remove intimidation associated with technology adoption and implementation?
• Harmonisation and standardisation: Exploring the benefits and challenges of standardising lab automation, scientific data, systems, processes, and terminology
• Enhancing scientific collaboration: Applying best practice methods to improve lab connectivity, managing open source vs closed source, and optimising
  interoperability across instruments, platforms, workflows and users
• Exploring disruptive technology trends within discovery, research, and development: How can we remain ahead of the curve and what do we envision as the
  future of labs?
• Evaluating the importance of developing collaborative partnerships: Interlinking academia, associations, users, and providers to help drive meaningful change

All attendees are invited to attend our networking drinks reception at the end of the day’s proceedings. This is our way of saying thank you for your contribution and to create an additional opportunity to continue your discussions in an informal setting.