COLLABORATE
in AI & Automation

Discover how the UK lab community is working together on smarter, faster and more efficient science.

Shout about your work for tomorrow's tech

Building smarter labs through connected innovation

AI, robotics, and automation are reshaping the way science is done – unlocking speed, accuracy, and efficiency like never before. To navigate this transformation, we must work together.

At Lab Innovations 2025, see how collaboration between scientists, tech developers, and lab professionals is powering the next generation of intelligent, data-driven labs.

Invite your colleagues

How are your peers collaborating to make an impact?

Why is coming together important for the future of AI?

Hear from Maya Carlye, Principal AI Operations Lead at the National Physical Laboratory

What does the future of robotics look like?

Listen to Professor Jenny Read, Programme Director at ARIA

What's new in lab automation?

Hear the latest news and opinions from industry leaders, all looking to transform the intelligent lab of the future.

AI uncovers hidden signs of prostate cancer years before diagnosis

Uppsala researchers show AI can detect prostate cancer long before it’s visible to pathologists, helping reduce missed diagnoses and save lives.

Earned media is your life science brand’s not so secret weapon for AI

Earned media is now the key to AI visibility, shaping brand credibility and trust in the life science industry.

Is AI the end of the human scientist?

AI can spot patterns and speed up work, but it can’t ask bold questions or think creatively. Far from replacing scientists, it makes them more vital - as curious, critical thinkers in a new kind of lab.

Robots in the Operating Room: Can AI Make Surgery Safer and More Accessible Worldwide?

AI Boosts Accuracy of Melanoma Diagnoses

New study shows AI helps pathologists better interpret immune response in melanoma tissue samples.

AI ‘Airlock’ Opens Door to Faster Medical Tech Development

MHRA expands its regulatory ‘sandbox’ to help test AI healthcare tools safely and speedily.

Maths Education ‘Falling Behind’ in Age of AI, Say Lords

Peers urge urgent maths reform to reflect AI era and support students left behind by GCSE focus.

Why we need more cross-industry collaboration in laboratory science

Laboratory science is built on discovery, but many sectors still work in isolation, missing opportunities for collaboration. With global challenges like public health and climate change at stake, it's time to break down the silos. By sharing knowledge and approaches across industries, we can tackle these issues more effectively. We just need to be intentional, create spaces for collaboration, and overcome budget constraints. No one has all the answers, but together, we can get closer.

Collaborate in-person this October

SmartLab & tech innovation

A dedicated area of the show –  featuring industry giants and startups alike – all showcasing their latest tech, ranging from LIMS, to all-in-one hardware, to robotics.

With Innovation pitches in the Live Lab on 30th October too, there’s so many ways you can connect with automation changemakers.

Discover all AI & Automation at the event

Robotics and Automation take to the stage

Over the two days of the event, the talks in the Royal Society of Chemistry Theatre will be entirely dedicated to Robotics, Automation & AI. You can also catch leaders in AI policy development in the Quality Infrastructure Forum.

It’s your perfect chance to share with industry leaders and pick the brains of pioneers in the field.

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