Afternoon Sessions Seminars

11:55AM - 12:25PM
Copia Automation

Shifting Gears: How Automation Fueled by Industrial DevOps is Reshaping Automotive Manufacturing

  • Unveiling findings from the state of Industrial DevOps report
  • Examining how automotive leaders are harnessing automation for optimized production, efficiency gains and quality control
  • Exploring the role of Industrial DevOps practices in accelerating automation initiatives
  • Creating a roadmap for leveraging Industrial DevOps to drive competitive advantages in automotive manufacturing

Speaker

  • Gerry Abbey Director of Product Marketing - Copia Automation
12:25PM - 1:25PM

Networking Lunch and Exhibition

1:25PM - 1:55PM

Leveraging AI and Analytical Efficiency for Predictive Maintenance

• Evolving data analysis approaches from manual to automated
• Introducing machine learning and AI for large-scale data processing
• Case studies highlighting successes and failures of advanced analytics
• Benefits of integrating new analytical technologies for efficiency
• Best practices for organizations implementing advanced analytics

Speaker

2:45PM - 4:05PM

Technology Demonstrations with MakinaRocks, Synaos and Ujigami

This session provides an additional opportunity to meet with our product and solution providers in the exhibition hall to learn more about the products, technology, and services that have been developed to solve some of your unique challenges. The technology demonstrations will last approximately 8 minutes on four cycles with the
opportunity to ask questions immediately afterwards over the refreshment break.

3:35PM - 4:05PM

Embracing 3D Vision from AI Robotics to Digital Twinning in Smart Automotive Manufacturing

  • Understanding the concept of next-generation 3D vision (high quality in motion)
  • Real-world use cases of bin picking in car manufacturing
  • Exploring the future applications in object handling and robotic assembly
  • Future trends and challenges in implementing digital twinning technologies

Speaker

4:05PM - 4:35PM

Networking Break and Exhibition

11:55AM - 12:25PM
Copia Automation

Shifting Gears: How Automation Fueled by Industrial DevOps is Reshaping Automotive Manufacturing

  • Unveiling findings from the state of Industrial DevOps report
  • Examining how automotive leaders are harnessing automation for optimized production, efficiency gains and quality control
  • Exploring the role of Industrial DevOps practices in accelerating automation initiatives
  • Creating a roadmap for leveraging Industrial DevOps to drive competitive advantages in automotive manufacturing

Speaker

  • Gerry Abbey Director of Product Marketing - Copia Automation
12:25PM - 1:25PM

Networking Lunch and Exhibition

1:25PM - 1:55PM

Leveraging AI and Analytical Efficiency for Predictive Maintenance

• Evolving data analysis approaches from manual to automated
• Introducing machine learning and AI for large-scale data processing
• Case studies highlighting successes and failures of advanced analytics
• Benefits of integrating new analytical technologies for efficiency
• Best practices for organizations implementing advanced analytics

Speaker

2:45PM - 4:05PM

Technology Demonstrations with MakinaRocks, Synaos and Ujigami

This session provides an additional opportunity to meet with our product and solution providers in the exhibition hall to learn more about the products, technology, and services that have been developed to solve some of your unique challenges. The technology demonstrations will last approximately 8 minutes on four cycles with the
opportunity to ask questions immediately afterwards over the refreshment break.

3:35PM - 4:05PM

Embracing 3D Vision from AI Robotics to Digital Twinning in Smart Automotive Manufacturing

  • Understanding the concept of next-generation 3D vision (high quality in motion)
  • Real-world use cases of bin picking in car manufacturing
  • Exploring the future applications in object handling and robotic assembly
  • Future trends and challenges in implementing digital twinning technologies

Speaker

4:05PM - 4:35PM

Networking Break and Exhibition

12:15PM - 1:15PM

Networking Lunch and Exhibition

2:15PM - 2:45PM

Strategic Approach to Helping Labs Meet Their Sustainability Goals

Speaker

  • Mark Brassard Director of Biopharma and Strategic Engagement - PHC Corporation of North America
2:45PM - 3:30PM

Technology Demonstrations with ALT and Xiltrix

3:30PM - 4:00PM

Networking Break and Exhibition

12:15PM - 1:15PM

Networking Lunch and Exhibition

2:15PM - 2:45PM

Strategic Approach to Helping Labs Meet Their Sustainability Goals

Speaker

  • Mark Brassard Director of Biopharma and Strategic Engagement - PHC Corporation of North America
2:45PM - 3:30PM

Technology Demonstrations with ALT and Xiltrix

3:30PM - 4:00PM

Networking Break and Exhibition

12:40PM - 1:40PM

Networking Lunch and Exhibition

1:40PM - 2:30PM

Panel Discussion: Accelerating Additive Manufacturing Adoption in Aerospace and Defense

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is rapidly transforming the aerospace and defense industries, offering unprecedented design freedom, weight reduction, and supply chain optimization.

However, widespread adoption has been hindered by challenges ranging from qualification and certification to workforce development and supply chain integration. This panel discussion will explore the opportunities, barriers, and strategies for accelerating the implementation of additive manufacturing in the aerospace and defense sectors.

• Current state of additive manufacturing adoption in aerospace and defense: Successes, challenges, and opportunities
• Addressing qualification and certification hurdles: Developing standards, best practices, and regulatory frameworks
• Workforce development: Building the necessary skills and knowledge to support additive manufacturing implementation
• Supply chain integration: Leveraging additive manufacturing for optimized part production, inventory management, and supply chain resilience
• Public-private partnerships and collaborative initiatives: Fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer
• Roadmap for widespread adoption: policy recommendations, incentives, and industry-wide strategies for scaling additive manufacturing.

Speakers

3:30PM - 4:00PM

Networking Break and Exhibition

3:45PM - 4:45PM

Creating a Data-Centric Mindset for Drug Research-Development- Manufacturing

Speaker

  • Cedric Berger Head of Knowledge Extraction and Integration - Roche
2:15PM - 3:45PM

Strategic Vision for Next-Generation Lab Automation in Pharmaceutical R&D

  • Outlining long-term goals and vision for comprehensive lab automation
  • Exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact on drug development
  • Strategies for integrating automation across different stages of drug discovery and development
  • Balancing standardisation with flexibility in automated lab systems
  • Addressing challenges in scaling automation: From microlitres to litres and beyond
  •  Future trends and predictions for lab automation in the pharmaceutical industry

Speaker

2:45PM - 3:15PM

Leveraging Data Products to Drive Innovation in Lab Environments

  • Understanding the concept of data products in the context of laboratory operations
  • Strategies for developing and implementing effective data products
  • Enhancing decision-making processes through data-driven insights
  • Case studies of successful data product implementations
  • Future trends in data product development for pharmaceutical labs
3:15PM - 3:45PM

Networking Break and Exhibition

3:45PM - 4:45PM

Creating a Data-Centric Mindset for Drug Research-Development- Manufacturing

Speaker

  • Cedric Berger Head of Knowledge Extraction and Integration - Roche
4:45PM - 5:35PM

Charting the Course for Next-Generation Laboratories: Insights and Innovations

This panel brings together industry leaders to synthesise key learnings and provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of laboratory operations.
Panellists will discuss the most impactful trends in lab automation, data management, and AI-driven experimentation, offering their insights on how these elements converge to
shape the lab of the future.
• Key insights from automation, data management, and AI sessions
• Next wave of lab innovations: AI, robotics, and data analytics convergence
• The convergence of AI, robotics, and data analytics: What does the next wave of lab innovations look like?
• Strategies for future-proofing lab operations: balancing flexibility, scalability, and regulatory compliance
• How close are we to achieving truly self-driving laboratories, and what are the remaining hurdles?
• Looking ahead: Which emerging technologies and methodologies are poised to revolutionise lab operations in the next 5-10 years?

5:35PM - 5:40PM

Close of Conference

12:20PM - 1:20PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition

1:20PM - 1:50PM

Role And Impact Of Digital Health Technologies In Decentralized Clinical Trials

Speaker

  • Jie Shen Director Digital Science - AbbVie
2:50PM - 3:20PM

Implementing a Direct-to-Patient Application to Recruit Diverse Patients and Collect Real-World Data

  • Developing targeted outreach strategies leveraging social media and digital platforms to engage underrepresented communities in clinical trials
  • Implementing user-friendly interfaces and providing necessary support to enhance digital literacy among participants
  • Tailoring questionnaire design to accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds to reduce potential biases in data collection
  • Combining structured and unstructured data from EHRs, and community health surveys with modern data fusion algorithms to create patient profiles

Speaker

  • Yuwei Zhang VP, Innovative Digital Health - Northern Medical Center
3:20PM - 3:50PM

Networking Break & Exhibition

12:20PM - 1:20PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition

1:20PM - 1:50PM

Role And Impact Of Digital Health Technologies In Decentralized Clinical Trials

Speaker

  • Jie Shen Director Digital Science - AbbVie
2:50PM - 3:20PM

Implementing a Direct-to-Patient Application to Recruit Diverse Patients and Collect Real-World Data

  • Developing targeted outreach strategies leveraging social media and digital platforms to engage underrepresented communities in clinical trials
  • Implementing user-friendly interfaces and providing necessary support to enhance digital literacy among participants
  • Tailoring questionnaire design to accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds to reduce potential biases in data collection
  • Combining structured and unstructured data from EHRs, and community health surveys with modern data fusion algorithms to create patient profiles

Speaker

  • Yuwei Zhang VP, Innovative Digital Health - Northern Medical Center
3:20PM - 3:50PM

Networking Break & Exhibition