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Connecting Science, Data, People and Technology to Shape the Labs of Tomorrow

1 December 2026

Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London, UK

Across Europe’s applied, industrial, and life science laboratories, scientific ambition is growing as organisations face pressure to accelerate discovery, increase productivity, control costs, strengthen quality and compliance, improve sustainability, and translate science into real-world impact.

AI, automation, robotics, data science, IoT, advanced analytics, and connected laboratory technologies are transforming experimentation, workflows, decision-making, and enabling emerging autonomous capabilities.

Yet, scaling innovation remains challenging, as fragmented data, legacy infrastructure, interoperability, validation, cybersecurity, governance, regulatory complexity, sustainability, and workforce capability gaps continue to hinder progress.

Join industry experts in London for the 5th Annual Future Labs, Automation & Technology Europe Summit to gain practical insights and explore actionable approaches for scaling innovation, maximising existing capabilities, and streamlining technology implementation to help shape our increasingly intelligent, adaptable, and autonomous labs of tomorrow.

2026 European Future Labs, Automation & Technology Experts Include:

Ilaria Ferlenghi of GSK speaking at AMG World

Ilaria Ferlenghi

Associate Director, Head of Structural Microscopy

GSK

Stathis Eleftheriadis of Automata speaking at AMG World

Stathis Eleftheriadis

Director of Product Management - Europe

Automata

Camillo Moschner, PhD of Constructive Bio speaking at AMG World

Camillo Moschner, PhD

Senior Automation Scientist

Constructive Bio

Roman Jansen of Novo Nordisk speaking at AMG World

Roman Jansen

Associate Director, Global Lab Automation Program

Novo Nordisk

Gerry Alden of BioSero speaking at AMG World

Gerry Alden

Director, Sales (UK & Europe)

BioSero

Nicola Reid of Charles River speaking at AMG World

Nicola Reid

Associate Director, Endotoxin and Pyrogen Detection Portfolio Microbial Solutions

Charles River

Andre Chieffi of Reckitt speaking at AMG World

Andre Chieffi

R&D Senior Manager

Reckitt

Dr. Patrick Courtney of SiLA Consortium speaking at AMG World

Dr. Patrick Courtney

Director and Board Member

SiLA Consortium

Rui De Sousa Campos of Automata speaking at AMG World

Rui De Sousa Campos

VP of Product

Automata

Azam Hamidinekoo, PhD of AstraZeneca speaking at AMG World

Azam Hamidinekoo, PhD

Associate Director, Image Analysis & Platform - Pathology

AstraZeneca

Samantha Pearman-Kanza, PhD of University of Southampton speaking at AMG World

Samantha Pearman-Kanza, PhD

Principal Enterprise Fellow

University of Southampton

Michael Peter Langner M.Sc of Fraunhofer IPA speaking at AMG World

Michael Peter Langner M.Sc

Research Department Manager, Pharma and Bioproduction Technology

Fraunhofer IPA

Thaine Mayes of Automata speaking at AMG World

Thaine Mayes

Field Application Scientist III

Automata

Kim Friis Olsson of Novonesis speaking at AMG World

Kim Friis Olsson

Senior Research Scientist

Novonesis

Ahmad Khodr, Ph.D of L'Oréal speaking at AMG World

Ahmad Khodr, Ph.D

Head of Microbiology Innovation Laboratory and Ambassador of R&I

L'Oréal

This summit will provide you with the necessary tools to:

    • Evolving for Tomorrow: Scaling Digital Capabilities While Navigating Adoption, Validation, and Technology Integration Challenges
    • Technology with Impact: Unlocking Measurable Scientific and Operational Value with AI, ML, Robotics, and Automation
    • Digital-First Ecosystems: Developing Smart, Connected, and Compliant Lab Environments that Accelerate Data-Driven Discovery and Collaboration
    • Interoperable and Adaptable by Design:
      Eliminating Scientific Data Silos through FAIR Principles, Standardisation, and Agile Workflows
    • Human-Centric Transformation: Upskilling Teams, Aligning Stakeholders, and Fostering Cultural Change for Sustained Innovation

Who you will meet:

VP’s, Directors, Global Heads and Managers of:

  • Digital Transformation / Digital Strategy / Digital Enablement
  • Lab Technology / Lab Innovation / Lab 4.0 / Lab of the Future
  • Applied Technologies / Computational Biology / Automated Chemistry
  • Emerging Technology / Digital Innovation
  • Informatics / LIMS / LIS
  •  Drug Development / Research Systems
  •  Cell Culture / Assay Development
  •  High Throughput Screening (HTS)
  • Sample Management
  • Scientific Architecture
  • Laboratory Operations & Strategy
  • Cloud
  • Cybersecurity

Our sponsors, technology & solution providers include:

  • Laboratory Automation / Lab Digitalisation
  • Automated / Integrated Workcells
  • Robotics
  • Liquid Handling Systems
  •  Dispensing & Extraction Technology
  • Measuring, Testing & High Throughput Screening (HTS)
  • Informatics / LIMS / LIS
  • Sample Storage & Retrieval
  •  Data Capture / Storage / Transfer / Analytics / Security

Sponsorship Opportunities

Get in touch to be positioned as an industry expert amongst the most prominent and influential players in the development of Robotics, IoT and AI/ML.

2026 Sponsors

2026 Media Partners

Testimonials

“Thrilled to be at the Future Labs Conference today, learningfrom the brilliant minds shaping the future of lab digitization,automation, and system integration.”

“This is my third time attending the conference. As a vendor, I really like the tech talks and round table discussions.”

Head of Business Development / Formulatrix

We really enjoyed the Future Labs Summit. It was certainly interesting and educational to hear the dynamic presenters speak to issues and challenges that are often outside of our life-cycle as a construction provider. We always strive to hear their day-to-day, as the context provide significant insight into the overall lab user objectives.

Thank you for the opportunity to work with AMG World and participate in the conference. We really enjoyed it and it was a great opportunity to mingle with the participants.

Diverse group of attendees. Enjoyable topics and dynamic presenters. Really enjoyed the day. It was unique to typical conferences I attend.

Thank you for driving and planning this event. It drew the local laboratory automation community together for good and timely discussions, and I think everybody got something out of this day. Success!

The agenda was a mix of presentations, round table dialogues, panel discussions, and tech demonstrations. This diverse agenda allowed for a dynamic and interactive experience for all participants throughout the conference.

The event was well organized, engaging and interesting. Looking forward to next year’s summit!

Past Event Photos

Content Highlights

Inside the Future Labs Summit: What Keeps Automation and Lab Leaders Coming Back

  Ahead of our 2026 Future Labs, Automation & Technology Summit East, we spoke directly with our upcoming attendees, speakers, and sponsors to understand why this summit continues to be a must-attend for the scientific and lab operations community. From senior scientists to automation leaders, delegates shared what drives them to return year after year,… Read more »

Building the Future Lab: 7 Operational Strategy Improvements

Complete the form to download your copy of this complimentary whitepaper from our official Future Labs, Automation & Technology summits event partner Quartzy Inc. focused on the 7 strategies you can implement to level up your lab management strategy and help your team move science forward.  

Transatlantic ROI Roadmap for Lab Tech Investments

Across both sides of the Atlantic, labs are under pressure to modernize — but the path towards ROI-driven technology adoption is rarely straightforward. From fragmented data, proprietary systems, and manual bottlenecks to vendor saturation and compliance complexities, lab leaders face shared challenges that demand strategic clarity. This roadmap showcases expert insights from speakers at our… Read more »

Complimentary Content Piece: Applications & Future of FAIR Data Principles in European Labs

Ahead of the 2024 Summit, we are sharing this complimentary content piece on the Applications & Future of FAIR Data Principles in European Labs: View the presentation to discover key insights from: Sandra Noe, R&D Digital Leader, Sanofi  Cedric Berger, Head of Knowledge Extraction and Integration, Roche  Pascal Mieville, Executive Director, EPFL Bruno Betoni Parodi,… Read more »