5th Annual

Smart Labs Automation & Technology East

Reimagining Labs of Tomorrow with Emerging & Disruptive Technologies

20 May 2025

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 5th 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 of Cellino speaking at AMG World

Jesse Mulcahy

Director, Head of Automation

Cellino

Rishi Mahajan of Regeneron speaking at AMG World

Rishi Mahajan

Lead R&D Automation Engineer

Regeneron

Kristen Tran of Ginkgo Automation speaking at AMG World

Kristen Tran

Senior Director, Automation Strategy

Ginkgo Automation

Ilja Kusters of Generate Biomedicines speaking at AMG World

Ilja Kusters

Associate Director, Assay Automation & Qualification

Generate Biomedicines

Kalpesh Gupta of Moderna speaking at AMG World

Kalpesh Gupta

Director Research Automation

Moderna

Richard Frisbie of Pfizer speaking at AMG World

Richard Frisbie

Principle Scientist

Pfizer

Burkhard Schaefer of Splashlake speaking at AMG World

Burkhard Schaefer

Managing Director

Splashlake

Gary Lavine of Sanofi speaking at AMG World

Gary Lavine

System Support Lead

Sanofi

Scott Brown of Andelyn Biosciences speaking at AMG World

Scott Brown

Architect, Connected Plant

Andelyn Biosciences

Ellen Gualtieri of FORMULATRIX speaking at AMG World

Ellen Gualtieri

Global Product Manager

FORMULATRIX

Ishrat Jahan of Regeneron speaking at AMG World

Ishrat Jahan

Lead IT Engineer

Regeneron

Shivalika Saxena of Takeda speaking at AMG World

Shivalika Saxena

Senior Scientist

Takeda

Kate Rooney of Empress Therapeutics speaking at AMG World

Kate Rooney

Senior Automation Engineer,

Empress Therapeutics

Dr Peter Maier of Splashlake speaking at AMG World

Dr Peter Maier

Head of Global Sales

Splashlake

Duy M. Le, Ph.D of O.BASF speaking at AMG World

Duy M. Le, Ph.D

Principal Scientist, Global Formulation Development

O.BASF

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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

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2025 Partners

Testimonials

Senior Vice President Operations, Wise Construction

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.

Optimize Laboratory Consultants

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.

Senior Vice President Operations, Wise Construction

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

VP of Automation at Harbinger Health, Head of Automation at Laronde

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!

Lead R&D Automation Engineer, Regeneron

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.

Senior Scientist, Assay Automation & Qualification, Generate Biomedicines

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

Content Highlights

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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