Pre-Conference Workshop Day | 25 March 2025

8:30 am Workshop A – DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Embracing Innovation: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Drive Sustainability in Lab Operations

Synopsis

  • Explore the latest technologies that facilitate sustainability such as smart lab systems and automation
  • Evaluate the role of data analytics in optimising lab operations to achieve data-driven decision-making
  • Analyse how to create lab environments that can easily adapt to the changing needs for digitisation
  • Introduce new platforms for tracking environmental impact and compliance with sustainability metrics

10:30 am Morning Break & Networking

11:00 am Workshop B – SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT

Procurement Sustainability: Collaborating with Suppliers to Achieve a Greener Future in Biopharmaceuticals

  • Daniel Bass Senior Procurement Manager, R&D, Lab Assets & Services, GSK

Synopsis

  • Assess suppliers based on their sustainability practices to focus on metrics such as carbon footprint, resource usage, and ethical resourcing
  • Discover strategies for fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers to develop sustainable processes that drive innovation
  • Brainstorm practical ways to integrate circular economy principles during procurement to reduce waste and resource consumption

1:00 pm Lunch Break & Networking

2:00 pm Workshop C – Session TBC

5:00 pm End of Pre-Conference Day