6th Annual
Reimagining Labs of Tomorrow with Emerging & Disruptive Technologies
19 May 2026
Boston, MA, USA
Top 20
US Pharma Organizations in Attendance
85%
Pharma R&D Experts
140+
Lab R&D Experts
83%
Decision-Makers
35+
Networking Opportunities
Life science organizations operate at the forefront of scientific discovery, research and development, continually pushing boundaries of experimentation and innovation.
To thrive in this competitive and resource-intensive environment, it’s vital to embrace Automation, AI, Robotics, and Disruptive Technologies. By developing interconnected lab ecosystems, it not only enhances efficiency, reduces costs, accelerates R&D and improves sustainability, it also unlocks new levels of collaboration and superior data-driven decision-making.
Join industry experts for our 6th annual Future Labs, Automation & Technology East Summit to gain insights and uncover actionable strategies for leveraging disruptive technologies, scaling innovation, and digitally optimizing your labs at pace.
Expert Lab Automation & Technology 2025 Speakers
Jesse Mulcahy
Genetic Medicine Lab Automation Lead
Eli Lilly
Ilja Kuesters
Associate Director, Assay Automation & Qualification
Generate Biomedicines
Richard Frisbie
Principle Scientist
Pfizer
Kalpesh Gupta
Director Research Automation
Moderna
Gary Lavine
System Support Lead
Sanofi
Kate Rooney
Senior Automation Engineer,
Empress Therapeutics
Ellen Gualtieri
Head of Business Development and Commercial Strategy for Cell Culture and Protein Crystallography
FORMULATRIX
Chris Pacheco
VP of Automation
Ginkgo Automation
Duy M. Le, Ph.D
Principal Scientist, Global Formulation Development
BASF
Ishrat Jahan
Lead IT Engineer
Regeneron
Shivalika Saxena
Senior Scientist
Takeda
Yun-Jeong Hong
Group Leader, Product Chemistry
BASF
Dr Peter Maier
Head of Global Sales
Splashlake
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This summit will provide you with the necessary tools to:
- Future-Ready Innovation: Overcoming adoption, implementation and integration barriers to create scalable, future-proof solutions
- High-Impact Tech: Driving real impact and measurable value with AI, ML robotics, and automation
- Next-Gen Labs: Developing smart, connected, and compliant digital ecosystems for data-driven scientific breakthroughs
- Seamless Operations: Breaking silos with seamless data integration and standardization for enhanced collaboration and sustainability
- Empowered Transformation: Leading change and equipping stakeholders to drive and sustain transformation initiatives
Who should attend:
VP’s, Directors, Managers, Heads, Seniors, Leads, Specialists, Engineers from:
- Automation / Robotics
- R&D / Early Discovery / Pre-Clinical / Early-Clinical Development
- Lab IT / R&D IT / Research IT / Lab IT Infrastructure / IT Operations
- Digital Transformation / Digital Strategy /Digital Enablement
- Data Integration / Data Science / AI / ML / Data / Analytics
- Lab Technology / Lab Innovation / Lab 4.0 / Lab of the Future
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Applied Technologies / Computational Biology / Automated Chemistry
- Drug Development / Research Systems
- Informatics / LIMS / LIS
- Digital Transformation / Digital Strategy / Digital Enablement
- Emerging Technology / Innovation
- Laboratory Operations & Strategy
- Cell Culture / Assay Development
- High Throughput Screening (HTS) / Sample Management
Our sponsors include technology, service & solution providers specializing in:
- Laboratory Automation / Lab Digitalization
- Robotics
- E2E Automation Systems / Modular
- Automation Systems
- Measuring, Testing & High Throughput Screening (HTS
- Cloud Services & Connectivity
- Data & Analytics Platforms & Software
- Laboratory Informatics / LIMS Systems
- IoT
- Automated Equipment & Apparatus
- Liquid Handlers, Dispensing & Extracting
- ELN / Voice Assistants / Wearables
- Sample Storage & Retrieval
- Data Science, Analytics Platforms and Software
- AI / Machine Learning
Event Partnership Opportunities
GET IN TOUCH TO BE POSITIONED AS AN INDUSTRY EXPERT AMONGST THE MOST PROMINENT AND INFLUENTIAL PLAYERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF IOT, AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN BIOPHARMA.
2025 Partners
Testimonials
Content Highlights
Infrastructure-Level Lab Automation for Biotech and Pharma Labs Whitepaper
Discover how to deliver flexibility and innovation within your drug discovery and development in this informative article from our official partner, Automata, ahead of the Future Lab, Automation & Technology Summit East (20 May 2025, Boston, MA). Complete the form to view the article and discover these valuable insights.
Industry Whitepaper: AI & The Lab of Tomorrow
Ahead of the Future Labs, Automation & Technology Summit East, we are thrilled to share a complimentary whitepaper on “AI & The Lab of Tomorrow” featuring insights from our chairperson Jesse Mulcahy, Genetic Medicine Lab Automation Lead at Eli Lilly and Ilja Kuesters, Associate Director Assay Automation & Qualification at Generate Biomedicines, one of our… Read more »
Envisioning, Developing, and Executing Our Journey Towards the Lab of the Future
At our 2023 Future Labs, Automation & Technology Summit Europe, Andreas Steinle, Digital Transformation Leader, Roche shared his insights to Envision, Develop, and Execute the Journey Towards the Lab of the Future. Complete the form to download the complimentary presentation and uncover key points such as: Realistic lab automation: Evaluating potential, clarifying possibilities, and refining… Read more »
Making the Conscious Decision for Lab Innovation to Remain In-House
At our 2023 Future Labs, Automation & Technology Summit East, Ed Hudak, Senior Director Robotics, Pre-Clinical Development, Merck presented his insights into making the conscious decision for lab innovation to remain in-house: following the complex journey of developing and validating a scalable lab robotics platform. Complete the form to download the complimentary presentation
Future Labs, Automation & Technology 2025 Sponsorship Pack
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