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2026 AI in Lab Automation Digital Summit

Intelligence and Automation, Working Together

Written byLab Manager
Presented by John Dorney,Adam Steinert,Scott D. Hanton, PhD,James Smagala, PhD,Andrea Jacobs,Craig Kalie,Tina Yauger, andJosh Benhamou

Now Available On Demand

When artificial intelligence and laboratory automation work hand in hand, the result is smarter, faster, and more reliable science. This two-day virtual event will showcase how these technologies combine to transform laboratory operations—optimizing workflows, elevating instrument performance, and accelerating discovery.

Expert speakers will share case studies and practical strategies for uniting AI with robotics, data systems, and automation hardware. Attendees will leave equipped with insights on tackling integration challenges, enhancing predictive maintenance, and leveraging AI-enabled automation to reduce errors and boost productivity.

Key learnings:

  • How AI algorithms enhance scheduling, throughput, and data handling in automated workflows
  • Methods for applying predictive maintenance and performance optimization to laboratory equipment
  • Lessons from real-world case studies that show reduced errors and increased productivity through AI-enabled automation
  • Practical approaches for overcoming integration challenges between AI platforms, robotics, and legacy systems
  • The role of evolving automation hardware in supporting AI-driven laboratory operations

Agenda

Tuesday, June 16

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET | Will AI Write Your SOPs? A Practical Playbook for the Lab Manager Who Has to Decide
John Dorney
Sponsored by ProcedureMe

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ET | Understanding AI Strategy and Readiness for Labs
Scott Hanton, Adam Steinert, James Smagala
Key Media Partner: Lab Manager Academy

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET | Bridging the Expectation Gap: Building a Science-Smart AI Strategy for R&D
Andrea Jacobs
CAS

Wednesday, June 17

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET | Controlling the Power Quality Variable in the Laboratory, Why Should I Care?
Craig Kalie
Sponsored by NXT Power

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ET | From Pipettes to Predictions: How AI-Driven Lab Automation is Redefining the Modern Life Sciences Laboratory
Tina Yauger
Clarkston Consulting

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET | Process Models in Practice: Improving Uptime, Turnaround and Throughput
Josh Benhamou
Chipper

Platinum Sponsors

  1. NXT Power logo
  2. ProcedureMe. company logo

Gold Sponsor

  1. LabVantage Logo

Silver Sponsor

  1. Bruker logo

Key Media Partner

  1. Lab Manager Academy logo

Speakers

Sponsor

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