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Achieving Smart & Smarter Labs. PLA INDIA NOVEMBER 2026 PLA EUROPE OCTOBER 2027 in silico first science - scientific informatics & data management PLA USA OCTOBER 2026
ULTIMATELY IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SMARTER DATA

What are PLA conferences

A dynamic forum for laboratory digital transformation

Intimate, high-impact conferences focused on culture, technology, process, and data. We prioritize quality of conversations over scale.

3
Continents
200
Max attendees
90%
Engaged in transformation
75%
Evaluating new solutions

At PLA® conferences, we create a dynamic forum for exploring the most effective strategies to enable digital transformation in the laboratory. From lab automation and in silico-first approaches to machine learning and FAIR data and process frameworks, we address the full spectrum of innovation shaping modern scientific R&D. While today’s digital ecosystem offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, data quality, and decision-making, navigating the path to implementation can be complex and PLA® brings clarity to that journey.

Our carefully curated agendas are designed to help you move from raw scientific data to actionable business insights faster and more effectively. Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees gain practical strategies to implement scalable, data-driven workflows while also improving the quality of work life for scientists.

What truly sets PLA® apart is its intimate, high-impact format. We intentionally prioritize meaningful engagement over scale, focusing not on how many people we can bring together, but on the quality of conversations, connections, and problem-solving that take place. The result is an environment where you can fully engage, easily connect with peers, and spend less time navigating logistics and more time exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and building relationships that matter.

PLA® is more than a conference; it’s a collaborative experience. Engage with peers facing similar operational and scientific challenges, connect with industry leaders, and explore cutting-edge informatics, automation, and AI-driven solutions in our interactive exhibition hall.

Recognized for its high-quality, practitioner-led content, PLA® delivers an engaging and focused environment where innovation meets real-world application.

Why PLA

Built different. By design.

Real-world strategies

Industry leaders sharing use cases from active transformation programmes

Intimate format

Max 200 attendees. Quality of conversation — every session is meaningful

FAIR data focus

Cross-industry discussions on data, processes, culture, and digital transformation

75% seeking solutions

Three quarters of attendees actively evaluating new tools

Workshop & exhibition

Hands-on workshops and exhibition space for qualified buyers

Year-round presence

Media collaboration and partnership opportunities beyond the event

Why PLA

Where the right conversations happen.

90%
engaged in active transformation
75%
evaluating new solutions
3
continents. One community.
200
max — intentionally intimate
For attendees

Non-commercial plenary sessions by practitioners, not vendors

For partners

Direct access to qualified decision-makers seeking solutions

Networking

Connect across the lab informatics ecosystem

Workshops

Hands-on deep-dives for applied learning

Global reach

USA, India, Europe — one growing community

Year-round impact

Media and thought leadership beyond the event

Why PLA

Two great reasons to be in the room.

Attend

Industry leaders sharing real-world use cases and strategies

Non-commercial plenary sessions designed to deliver true value

Hands-on workshops for applied learning and skill development

Focus on people, processes, quality, culture, and FAIR data

Connect with leaders across the lab informatics ecosystem

Dedicated networking and collaboration with global peers

Partner

Strong and growing international scientific reputation

Direct access to qualified, decision-making attendees

75% of attendees actively evaluating new solutions

Workshop and exhibition opportunities to showcase solutions

Proven track record of partnerships initiated at PLA®

Year-round media collaboration and thought leadership

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU (WIIFY)

A multi-day conference focused on scientific strategies focused on: culture, technology, process, and data

Learn, listen, and engage with industry leaders and executives from global organizations sharing real-world experiences and strategies

Content-rich, non-commercial plenary sessions designed to deliver true value

Interactive, sponsored workshops showcasing practical solutions and innovations

Deep-dive, hands-on workshops for applied learning and skill development

Excellent opportunities to network, collaborate, and exchange ideas with peers

A unique platform to connect with leading software and service solution providers

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