23-26 May 2023
Brussels, Belgium
23-26 May 2023
Brussels, Belgium
Not only will the SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition provide plenty of life sciences education, it will also include many opportunities to network, share ideas and take care of yourself. See below for this year's networking and wellness events, including Special Interest Group (SIGs) Meetings, receptions and chair yoga!
Meet face-to-face with other attendees in your area of interest or expertise through the five scheduled SLAS Special Interest Group (SIGs) meetings happening at this year's conference. All interested attendees are invited to these informal meetings.
Sample Management
Wednesday, 24 May
13:15 – 14:00 CET
Location: SLAS Booth
Chairs: Kristen Nailor (Genentech, Inc), Mike Gray, B.Sc. (Hons) (GlaxoSmithKline)
Data Science and AI
Wednesday, 24 May
16:00 – 16:30 CET
Location: SLAS Booth
Chairs: Ian M. Kerman, M.S. (LabVoice), Paul Jensen, Ph.D. (University of Michigan)
Molecular Biology and Protein Science Standards
Thursday, 25 May
10:00 – 10:30 CET
Location: SLAS Booth
Charis: Rob Howes, Ph.D. (Rosalind Franklin Laboratory), Marc A. Holbert, Ph.D. (GlaxoSmithKline)
Standard Initiative
Thursday, 25 May
10:00 – 10:30 CET
Location: Plenary Theater
Chairs: Burkhard Schaefer, Dipl. Inf. (SiLA Consortium, AnIML Society), Dana Vanderwall
Academic Drug Discovery
Thursday, 25 May
13:15 – 14:00 CET
Location: Plenary Theater
Chairs: Mariafrancesca Scalise (University of Calabria), Andrew Alt, Ph.D. (University of Michigan), Robert Damoiseaux, Ph.D. (UCLA)
Exhibition Party – Sponsored by Dotmatics
Wednesday 24 May | 17:30 – 18:30
Start your evening with a party in the Exhibition Hall, sponsored by Dotmatics! Visit Brussels is pulling out all of Brussels' best features to entertain our senses. Relax, network and enjoy moules and frites, famous Belgian chocolate, Belgian beers, croquettes, cheese and more. The music of local artists will be playing and a few "local blue icons" will be on hand for added smiles and a few selfies!
Closing Reception in the Exhibition – Celebrate Barcelona and Trip Giveaway!
Thursday 25 May | 17:30 – 18:30
See you in Barcelona for Europe 2024 – SLAS’s 5th Europe conference and the 2nd time in Barcelona! Enjoy some Spanish appetizers and stay for the announcement of the all-expenses paid trip to Barcelona to attend SLAS Europe 2024!
Let's Haka!
Wednesday 24 May | 16:30 – 16:40
This fun and energising event involves spirited movement, stamping feet and rhythmic yelling as accompaniment. Tired? You won’t be after this quick 10-minute jolt of energy that comes from the traditional war cry of the Maori people. Get motivated and refreshed to finish out the day!
Chair Yoga in the Plenary Theatre
Thursday 25 May | 14:00 – 14:30
All are welcome to join us for some low-impact stretching, flexing and centering from your chair and on your feet to enhance concentration, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce fatigue and improve your energy level. It's a great way to start the afternoon!