Special Sessions

SLAS Europe 2022 Special Sessions are presentations and panel discussions focusing on important non-research specific topics facing the life science and laboratory automation industry. Attend these sessions to gain insights on best practices, technological advances and future-focused strategies for your organization.

Horizon Europe: Research and Innovation
Wednesday, 25 May | 11:30 – 12:15 CET
Join the Irish National Delegate for Horizon Europe as they chat with SLAS European Ambassadors on how Horizon Europe fosters research and innovation through this key funding program. Come prepared to ask questions on how to get involved, best practices for applying for funding, and learn about their strategic plan and work programs.

Future of Work After Pandemics: A Strategic Point of View
Wednesday, 25 May | 11:30 – 12:30 CET
This panel discussion will focus on the future of the remote workforce, technological advances in managing and measuring productivity, and how tools, automation and software uses have changed post pandemic.

Sustainability in the Lab
Wednesday, 25 May | 11:30 – 12:15 CET
Location | Concert Hall
Base reduction, recycling, supply chain, green products and more! This panel is going to share their strategies for supporting all the ways to ensure environmental sustainability in the lab of now and the lab of the future.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Life Sciences
Wednesday, 25 May | 16:30 – 17:15 CET
This conversation on DEI walks us through the importance of DEI at a micro-level, as well as at the macro-level of our life sciences industry. We will discuss the value of diversity, equity and inclusion to our businesses and our industry, particularly as it relates to talent, as well as specific DEI policies or programs that have been especially effective for organizations’ growth in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Data Sharing: Encouraging and Enabling Open Data
Wednesday, 25 May | 16:30 – 17:30 CET
Location | Concert Hall
How can we encourage and enable the more open, accessible data sharing and ensure homogeneity of data collection processes? Our panel of data professionals will share their thoughts and strategies for opening our world of data.

Startups 101
Thursday, 26 May | 13:00 – 13:55 CET
How does one move from a promising idea or research into creating a startup? Our panelists have done exactly that and are excited to share their stories, lessons learned, wins and losses. Join us to learn strategies for creating and growing your own startup.