
Leveraging Technology to Streamline Workflows, Enhance Decision Making and Optimize Lab Connectivity
The Smart Lab, Automation & Technology Virtual Europe event will provide you with the necessary tools to:
The European pharma and biotech industry is currently going through a digital overhaul to modernize labs, accelerate R&D, enhance early discovery and optimize connectivity. This transitional phase is critical to success, requiring a clear strategic assessment and evaluation that will enable a roadmap that delivers optimal ROI and sustainable improvements.
Whilst the benefits of lab automation are considerable, navigating the complex journey towards Lab 4.0 is challenging and must be driven by decisive leadership, vision and strategy. Through a series of presentations and interactive discussions, you will acquire the necessary tools to:
- – Define the strategic roadmap for successful lab digitalization, paving the way for smart, efficient, connected labs of the future
- – Identify and validate suitable technology solutions to enhance and support your laboratory R&D efforts
- – Define best-practice automation strategies which will increase lab efficiency, capacity, speed and quality for accelerated early discovery
- – Develop an effective data quality and analytics strategy that will enhance speed and accuracy of decision-making
- – Facilitate advanced connectivity and cross-functional collaboration across the enterprise for deeper scientific insights, by leveraging Lab 4.0
- – Guide stakeholders through cultural change and develop a digital mindset critical for the transition towards end-to-end laboratory automation
- – Develop partnerships and nurture relationships with solutions providers that can ensure technology solves unique business problems and is aligned to business objectives
Learn from our expert speakers and panelists:

Penny Smee, Director & Senior Product Owner, GSK

Andreas Steinle, Manager Digital Solutions, Roche

Miriam Guest, Associate Principal Scientist, Astrazeneca

Cindy Novak-DeLaurell,Senior Manager, Lab Computing Systems, Bristol Myers Squibb

Michael Schwartz, Head of Product Marketing, Benchling

Aude Smeets, Analytical Technical Expert Automation (GQC), Vaccines, GSK

Martin Gadsby, CEO, Optimal Industrial Technologies Ltd

Nick Pattinson, Head of Lab Automation, Automata

Robin Brouwer, Digital Lab Capability Leader, R&D IT, AstraZeneca

Dr Gary Sharman, Senior Scientific Director, Mestrelab Research

Antonio Gaetano Cardillo, Senior Scientist, Vaccines, GSK

Zoe Hughes-Thomas, Head Medicine Design Automation Team, GSK

Pritesh Makwana, Senior IT Business Relationship Manager – Regulatory (Health, Hygiene and Nutrition), Reckitt

Felipe Albrecht, Senior Scientist, Discovery Informatics, Roche

Vanessa Jully, Senior Manager, Technical R&D Automation Lead, GSK

Sophie Bailes, Associate Director, Digital Strategy,AstraZeneca
Smart Labs, Automation & Technology Europe - Agenda
Tuesday, December 7 2021
All timings are
Greenwich Mean Time
08:55 – 09:00 Opening Remarks from AMG World
09:00 – 10:00 GMT Breaking Down the Journey Towards Smart Labs of the Future
Moderator:
Nick Pattinson, Head of Lab Automation, Automata
Panelists:
Zoe Hughes-Thomas, Head Medicine Design Automation Team, GSK
Andreas Steinle, Manager Digital Solutions, Roche Pharmaceuticals
Robin Brouwer, Digital Lab Capability Leader, R&D IT, AstraZeneca
10:05 – 10:35 GMT Unlocking the Possibilities of Pharma R&D with Data-Driven Labs: Evaluating Effective Solutions for Data Governance and Stewardship
10:40 – 11:00 GMT Technology Demonstrations
11:00 – 11:30 GMT Networking Break and Virtual Exhibition
11:30 – 12:00 GMT Asking the Right Questions: Linking Data to Knowledge
12:05 – 12:35 GMT Digital Transformation and Optimization of the Scientific Lab: Exploring Emerging Technology Innovations and Digital Tools
12:40 – 13:15 GMT Networking Lunch and Virtual Exhibition
13:15 – 14:15 GMT Harnessing the Potential of Scientific Data and Advanced Lab Connectivity
Panelists:
Penny Smee, Director & Senior Product Owner, GSK
Miriam Guest, Associate Principal Scientist, Astrazeneca
Pritesh Makwana, Senior IT Business Relationship Manager – Regulatory (Health, Hygiene and Nutrition), Reckitt
Antonio Gaetano Cardillo, Senior Scientist, GSK Vaccines
14:20 – 14:50 GMT Leveraging Compound and Therapeutic Antibody Analytical Data
Felipe Albrecht, Senior Scientist, Discovery Informatics, Roche
15:00 – 15:30 – Networking Break & Virtual Exhibition
15:30 – 16:30 GMT Accomplishing Lab Digitalization: The Complete 360° Lifecycle of Successful Digital Transformation
Moderator:
Michael Schwartz, Head of Product Marketing, Benchling
Panelists:
Sophie Bailes, Associate Director, Digital Strategy, AstraZeneca
Vanessa Jully, Senior Manager, Technical R&D Automation Lead, GSK
Cindy Novak-DeLaurell, Senior Manager, Lab Computing Systems, Bristol Myers Squibb
Aude Smeets, Analytical Technical Expert Automation (GQC), Vaccines, GSK
16:30 GMT Close of the conference
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Who should attend:
Smart Labs, Automation & Technology Europe 2021 is designed for VP’s, Directors, Heads and Managers from:
- Automation / Robotics
- R&D
- Lab IT/ Research IT
- Informatics
- Technology & Innovation
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Laboratory Operations & Strategy
- Regulation, Compliance & Validation
- Data & Analytics
- Industry 4.0 / Lab 4.0
- Emerging Technology / Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)
Our sponsors include technology, service & solution providers specializing in:
- Laboratory Automation / Lab Digitalization
- Robotics
- Informatics
- Data & Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)
- Cloud Computing
- IoT Hardware, Software, Platforms, Infrastructure
- Cyber Security
2021 SPONSORS
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Recent disruption has continued to re-shape the conventional approach to networking, creating an opportunity to continue business within a virtual setting.
Our attendees are actively working through their operational and transformational challenges, but they also require support from dedicated solution providers who can offer guidance, expertise and technology to help solve unique business problems.
It is critical that the vendor community continues to support their customers through open discussions and information exchange; as well as nurture existing relationships and building a pipeline of new and valuable leads.
For more information on how we are uniquely placed to help you shape and deliver your message to your target audience, contact us now!
Simon Wright
Commercial Director
Simon.wright@amg-world.co.uk