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Lab Facilities Summit East 2025 Agenda Sessions

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Seminars

7:00AM - 7:40AM

Registration and Networking

7:40AM - 7:50AM

Welcome from AMG World

Max Partington, Conference Director, AMG World

7:50AM - 8:00AM

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Anthony Navarro, Former Director of Lab Ops, Facilities, and IT, Independent

8:00AM - 8:30AM

Implementation of Electronic Inventory Systems through Effective Stakeholder Management

Introduction to key concepts and the importance of inventory management in lab environments. A detailed walkthrough of an electronic inventory system implementation for lab consumables: Planning, execution and overcoming common challenges. How to effectively identify, prioritize and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure a smooth and successful implementation. Strategies for following through on... Read more »

Speaker

Christopher Toomey Manager, Laboratory Operations - Enanta Pharmaceuticals

8:30AM - 9:00AM

Developing Agile and Adaptable Lab Infrastructure to Minimize Costs and Maximize Space Utilization

Identifying flexible design approaches for lab infrastructure. Optimizing lab layout to enhance space efficiency and workflow. Implementing cost-effective infrastructure solutions without compromising quality. Incorporating automation and data-driven insights in space management. Engaging stakeholders to align infrastructure goals with operational needs.

9:00AM - 9:30AM

Asset Performance Management: Transforming Laboratories for a Sustainable Future

How do we make our labs more efficient? Leveraging strategic operational management to streamline processes to collect and analyze data and to set milestones. Enhancing traditional asset management practices through technology integration to achieve sustainability. How can Agilent Asset Performance Management Solutions help?

Speaker

Steve Heffner National Sales Director, CrossLab Services - Agilent CrossLab Group

9:30AM - 10:10AM

Technology Demonstrations

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... Read more »

10:10AM - 10:40AM

Networking Break and Exhibition

Seminars

10:40AM - 11:40AM

Designing Lab Spaces while Balancing Stakeholder Needs

Speaker

Barbara Manley-Smith Director Research Facilities - Augusta University

Seminars

10:40AM - 11:40AM

Establishing Robust Risk Management Protocols for Labs

Seminars

10:40AM - 11:40AM

Reducing Lab Facility Maintenance Costs: Practical Strategies for Long-Term Cost Optimization

Speaker

Jorge G. Redondo Associate Director of Maintenance - Lonza

Seminars

10:40AM - 11:40AM

Developing a Comprehensive Sustainability Framework for Labs

Seminars

10:40AM

How Can you Streamline and Align Disjointed Lab Systems and Processes

Speaker

Stephanie Terrizzi Sr Manager Lab Operations - Takeda

Seminars

11:40AM - 12:10PM

Cost Control and Budget Constraints: Maximizing Value Without Compromising Quality

Developing effective cost management strategies such as strategic sourcing and bulk purchasing. Discussing how fostering partnerships can lead to better pricing and service terms. Emphasizing the importance of balancing cost constraints with the need for high-quality materials to ensure lab efficiency and compliance.

Speaker

Garth Steen Director of Sales - MarathonLS

Seminars

12:10PM - 1:10PM

Networking Lunch and Exhibition

Seminars

1:10PM - 1:55PM

Bridging the Gap Between Big Pharma and Startups: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Collaboration

While big pharma and startups often face different challenges, they both contend with shared issues such as resource constraints, managing space efficiently, and adapting to regulatory demands. This panel will explore how these two types of organizations can learn from each other to optimize lab operations, streamline processes, and foster innovation. Panelists will discuss how... Read more »

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