More than a decade after the reproducibility crisis gained attention, reproducibility remains a major challenge in modern research, with many experiments still failing to replicate. Lab automation improves consistency and throughput but is often delivered through rigid, high-cost systems with long-term vendor dependence, making adaptation difficult. As a result, many labs still rely heavily on manual workflows. At the same time, science is evolving faster than these systems can adapt, with AI and growing demand for high-quality data accelerating change in fast-moving research environments.​ This panel explores DIY lab automation as an alternative, focusing on best practices for enabling lab teams to build and reconfigure flexible, modular systems that evolve with scientific needs.

Speakers:
Thomas Frech Lab innovation Coach & Leader
Tom Kissling Global Head of End-2-End Lab Services at Roche​​
Thomas Horn ​Head of Single Cell Facility and Lab Automation Facility at ​ETH

What to Expect:
Door opening and coffee (8:00 – 8:30): Get in take a seat or stand and enjoy your coffee while getting ready for the presentation
Use Case presentation(8:30 – 9:30): AI-ready, flexible, reproducible, and affordable labs - what does it take?​
Breakfast & Networking (9:30 – 10:30): Enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with peers and industry leaders
Open Coworking (10:30 - 17:00): You can stay at Walter Klybeck and work from here

When: Wednesday, 28th of October | 8:30 – 10:30 (doors open at 8:00)

Where: Walter Klybeck, Klybeckstrasse 161, K-25, 4057 Basel

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