The Only European Forum Dedicated to Lab Operations & Facilities in Biopharma
The 4th Lab Operations & Facility Management for Biopharma Summit is Europe’s only end-to-end forum dedicated to modernising labs in the era of AI, automation, and digital transformation. Bringing together 50+ senior leaders from pharma and biotech, this summit explores how to balance innovation with cost efficiency, strengthen EHS strategies, and futureproof operations to meet accelerated R&D demands. Whether scaling globally or optimising with limited resources, attendees will gain the strategies, benchmarks, and tools to streamline workflows, extend budgets, and enable scientists to focus on discovery.
What Makes It Unique?
This summit stands out for its intimate scale and highly interactive format. Expect dynamic fishbowl debates, candid panels featuring both primary and secondary stakeholders, and open discussions with industry leaders setting the gold standard in LabOps and Facilities. With representation from the full spectrum of company types, this is a rare opportunity to exchange ideas, benchmark approaches, and shape the future of lab management in a collaborative setting.
What to Expect?
Expert-Led Sessions
Gain actionable insights from 18+ senior speakers representing leading pharma, biotech, and research institutes.
Interactive Debates
Join 2 dynamic debate sessions, including the Fishbowl Debate on Utilisation Mandates and Closing Debate: Will Labs Ever Run Lights-Out?
Networking Opportunities
Connect with 50+ attendees during 6+ hours of dedicated networking, including roundtables and poster sessions.
Future-Focused Content
Explore strategies for digital transformation, sustainability, and flexible facility design to futureproof your labs.
What's New for 2026?
Broader Agenda Scope
Expanded beyond asset management to include digitalisation, sustainability, and cost optimisation.
Debate Sessions Added
Highly interactive formats replacing the previous workshop day.
More Facilities-Focused Content
Dedicated sessions on EHS, green lab design, and modular infrastructure.
Senior Speaker Line-Up
Increased representation from top pharma and mid-large biotech leaders.
Networking Upgraded
Poster sessions and speed networking for deeper peer-to-peer engagement.
Fresh Insights
An updated agenda, with never seen before presentations and new companies.
Explore the Full-Event Guide
- 18+ Expert Speakers from leading pharma, biotech, and research institutes
- 2 Interactive debates on Utilisation Mandates and Will Labs Ever Run Lights-Out?
- 2 Full Conference Days packed with strategic and practical sessions
- 6+ Hours of Networking including roundtables, speed networking, and poster sessions
- Top Sessions on AI-driven lab strategies, sustainability, and future-ready facility design
Attending Companies Include
Explore the Agenda
Discover cutting-edge strategies for lab digitalisation, sustainability, and operational excellence through interactive debates and panels.
Partner With Us
Showcase your solutions to senior lab operations and facilities leaders driving biopharma transformation.
Join Biopharma Experts
Network with 50+ decision-makers from leading pharma and biotech during 6+ hours of dedicated connection time.