2026 Lab Instrument Management Digital Summit

September 15, 2026
From 11 am ET

Laboratory instruments are among the most significant investments a lab makes, yet managing them effectively throughout their life cycle comes with a variety of challenges and additional costs. From selecting and purchasing the right tools to ensuring proper installation, integration, and long-term maintenance, successful instrument management directly impacts productivity, compliance, and budget.

The Lab Instrument Management Digital Summit will bring together experts to share strategies for optimizing the full instrument life cycle. Attendees will gain guidance on evaluating purchase decisions, negotiating service contracts, managing preventive maintenance, and integrating new technologies into existing systems without disrupting workflows. Sessions will highlight real-world examples and practical tools to help lab leaders maximize instrument performance and longevity while reducing costs and downtime.

Key learnings:

• Best practices for evaluating and purchasing instruments that align with lab needs and budgets
• Approaches to preventive maintenance, repair strategies, and service contract negotiations
• Techniques for integrating new equipment into existing workflows and digital systems
• Methods to extend instrument lifespan while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
• Insights on balancing cost, performance, and sustainability in instrument management decisions
• The role of evolving automation hardware in supporting AI-driven laboratory operations