Conference Day One
Wednesday, May 29 2024
8:00 am Registration & Coffee
9:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Standardization of Lab Operations Roles & Training
9:10 am Creating Clarity: Better Defining Lab Operations Standard Operating Procedures To Create Better Workflow
Synopsis
- Ensuring all members of the team are being supported to a maximum standard with consistent clear communication
- Working with other departments/members of your team to better delegate roles and tasks with maximum cost-efficiency
- Highlighting scheduling practices to ensure daily/weekly/monthly tasks are completed on time, every time
9:40 am Understanding Balancing Risks & Opportunities of Your Lab Requirements Between Short to Long-Term
Synopsis
- Highlighting communication gaps and role criticalities that are holding you back from achieving all lab requirements
- Analyzing the available tools and strategies to assess risks and gaps for improvement
- Discussing task prioritization in such a volatile market and fast moving role while ensuring long-term success
10:10 am Panel Discussion: Building Effective & Evolving Training Schemes Within Lab Operations Roles
Synopsis
- Highlighting the differences across different lab facilities and where gaps still lie in training
- Developing individuals through effective communication of skills and techniques
- Creating systems to ensure consistency and room for constant development
10:45 am Morning Refreshments & Speed Networking
Synopsis
Join this speed networking session to break the ice and build meaningful connections with your peers, who are sharing the same daily challenges. This is the opportunity to spark conversations to tackle them together, and expand your lab operations network!
Balancing Between OPEX & CAPEX for Capital Efficiency & Pipeline Progression
11:45 am Roundtable Discussion: Creating Future Budget Plans & Sticking To Them to Ensure Growth
Synopsis
- Learning how better capital efficiency can ensure your ultimate pipeline progression and success
- Developing better communication with your leadership and financial teams to understand budget usage
- Finding solutions to possible budget cuts while still ensuring research and production is maintained at a high quality
12:15 pm Improving Asset Maintenance Strategies in a Cost-Effective Way
Synopsis
- Discussing strategies to maintain cost efficient in the business and creating longstanding plans
- Allocating funds to the best areas for success and prioritization
- Building platforms for decision making and clarity between teams
12:45 pm Lunch & Networking
Maximizing Your R&D Asset Utilization & Capital Efficiency
1:15 pm Session Reserved for Senior Representative, Agilent
1:45 pm Introducing Automation to Your Lab’s Asset Management System To Maximize Inventory Tracking & Maintenance
Synopsis
- Exploring digital transformations to keep up-to-date with inventory and changing maintenance schedules
- Creating more time and cost-effective asset management to better prioritize day-to-day tasks
- Ensuring a smooth shift from manual to digital asset management, which is clearly communicated
2:15 pm Stop Wasting Resources: How to Improve Research & Preserve Capital
Synopsis
- Rethink equipment failures and discover how the “inconsequential” loss of samples can translate into monetary and scientific setbacks
- Monitoring can safeguard against the incalculable loss of valuable assets and research integrity
- Learn why using cheap sensors and non-expert monitoring can jeopardize your lab and compromise critical research and reputation
2:30 pm Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
3:15 pm Roundtable Discussion: Building Flexible & Sustainable Expansion Lab Designs To Optimize Use of Space While Marinating Vendor Relationships
Synopsis
- Identifying top demands for expansion planning to ensure lab operations are optimized
- Ensuring all requirements and regulations are met to future-proof your design for a constantly changing environment
- Successfully designing MEP and utility management to support your growing facility
4:00 pm Lab Relocation – Decision Making, Planning & Project Management
Synopsis
- Developing best strategies to ensure an efficient relocation
- Proactively engaging stakeholders and coordinating their involvement throughout the project
- Confidently leading your company through the relocation itself