The Exclusive, Invite-Only Event for Lab Transformation Experts in the United States

April 19-20 2027 | USA

2026 Post Event Report

April 19-20 2027 | USA

Practical Applications to Turn the Smart Lab Dream Into Reality

Last April, SmartLab Exchange USA returned to an exciting new destination: The Logan Philadelphia!

We went beyond vision to practical implementation, with a true cross-industry approach to collaboration. From automation to AI, balancing innovation with compliance, and much more, we helped the community make digitalization work for the people behind the bench.

What can you expect for 2027?

18 expert speakers
50 leaders
10 hours of networking

2026 Post Event Report

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See who was in the room at the 2026 SmartLab Exchange USA for a sample of what to expect in 2027.

Showcase your solutions to an exclusively intimate audience of R&D and Lab leaders, who are actively investing into AI, data and robotics, and are committed to digital transformation.

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Visionary speakers

Past Expert Speakers

Robert Boland

Global Head Digital Innovation & Lab Technology

Haleon

Kristina Lopez

Senior Director

Johnson & Johnson

Sushil Vasan G

Scientific Solution Manager

Zifo

Ruo Steensma

Sr. Director

Johnson & Johnson

Sumeet Bindra Narang

Global R&D Director for Health and Wellbeing

Unilever

Dexter Wilson

Senior Enablement Specialist

Albert Invent

Bryan Holmes

Vice President Information Technology

Andelyn Biosciences

Dave Dorsett

Chief Digital Officer

Astrix

Douglas Welsh

CRO

DataJoint

Rekha Lakshmanan

Global Head of Data Office

AstraZeneca

Nevin Ince

Director, Digital Labs, Research Digital Products

Novo Nordisk

Anna Codina

Senior Director Strategy & Business Development

SciY

Cathy Kuang

Head of Data, Digital, and Technology for Research and Labs

Takeda

Peter Tsolis

Vice President of Skincare

The Estée Lauder Companies

Geoff Parker

Co-Founder

Scimcon

Terry Moros

Sr. Director Global Measurement Sciences - Foods & Beverage

Pepsico Inc

Yu Tian

Director II, R&D Digital and Data Strategy

AbbVie

Nicki Vo

President

NIVO Innovations

Diana Smirnova

Vice President Research and Development

Avery Dennison

Kalpesh Gupta

Director of Research Automation

Moderna

Nathan Moore

Senior Director of Research Technology & Digital Transformation

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Nick Desrosiers

Senior Director

Pfizer

David Lutness

Head of R&D Digital Platforms + Data Excellence

Kenvue

Rob Guenard

AVP CMC Analytics

Parabilis Medicines

Scott Busby

Executive Director

Novartis

Mads Torry Smith

Director, Digital Transformation, Applied R&D

Novonesis

Duncan Coffey

Global Director Technology IT

Qnity

Colin Thurston

Business Development and Partnerships

Scimcon

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“Great selection of learning topics, relevant to current trends and networking with other companies with similar challenges.”

“It was such a well organized event with a great mix of leaders from well known companies! The topics were curated very well. They made it a lot of fun throughout!”

“The SmartLab Exchange in Florida was a high-impact event that brought together senior leaders to explore the future of lab digitalization and AI in pharma. I was pleased to join Yves and Jo N. to discuss real-world AI/ ML integration in scientific workflows. The sessions sparked meaningful conversations around data readiness, FAIR principles, and the practical challenges of AI adoption - laying the groundwork for future collaboration.”

“The SmartLab Exchange enabled me to connect with wide variety of lab organizations across many types of businesses providing insights into the challenges and successes of digital transformation within R&D. This helps level set not only approaches, but expectations as we continue down this path.”

“This is the most focused way of learning the latest and greatest insights on digital transformation in pharmaceutical, consumer goods and life science industries. Its one of a kind because it is invite-only conference; you are making the most out of your every minute you invest at smartlab exchange. It is truly an exchange of thought leadership transitioning into universe of digitization and AI.”

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Can't Make It To Philadelphia?

If you’re unable to attend the SmartLab Exchange USA, you don’t have to miss out on the innovation. The SmartLab Exchange Europe delivers the same cutting-edge discussions, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities in Europe.

Join top lab, R&D, and digital transformation leaders in Europe. to explore the latest strategies for smarter, more connected laboratories.

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Why Attend a SmartLab Exchange?

"Attending the SmartLab Exchange USA 2025 in Fort Lauderdale was an incredible experience. I truly appreciated the unique conference format, which fostered meaningful interactions with solution providers and encouraged open knowledge-sharing among fellow attendees. The opportunity to exchange real-world experiences with other customers added so much value to the event. Everything was professionally organized, from start to finish, and every detail was executed flawlessly. It was a perfect blend of networking, learning, and innovation. I’m already looking forward to the next one!"

"Great selection of learning topics, relevant to current trends and networking with other companies with similar challenges."

"This is the most focused way of learning the latest and greatest insights on digital transformation in pharmaceutical, consumer goods and life science industries. It's one of a kind because it is an invite-only conference; you are making the most out of every minute you invest at SmartLab exchange. It is truly an exchange of thought leadership transitioning into universe of digitization and AI."

"It was such a well organized event with a great mix of leaders from well known companies! The topics were curated very well. They made it a lot of fun throughout!"

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