The pharmaceutical and life sciences sector is changing fast. AI is accelerating drug discovery. Automation is reshaping the lab. Sustainability is no longer optional. This event puts you at the centre of it all.
Join industry leaders, researchers and technology innovators at Discovery Park — one of the UK's premier science and innovation campuses — for a focused half-day exploring what the future of pharma and life sciences looks like in practice.
What to expect:
- Expert-led sessions on digital laboratories, AI in drug discovery, green chemistry and sustainable manufacturing
- An exhibition showcasing cutting-edge laboratory technologies and sustainable solutions
- Exclusive guided tours — including the laboratories and pilot plant at Asymchem's advanced facility, a hub for clinical small molecule development and GMP manufacturing, equipped with sustainability-focused flow chemistry and biotransformation screening. Guests can also tour Discovery Park's laboratory and innovation spaces, showcasing the facilities behind the site's life sciences and biotech community
- Focused networking with peers across pharma, biotech, research and manufacturing
Whether you're working at the bench, leading an R&D function or driving operational change, this is a rare opportunity to see tomorrow's lab today — and to connect with the people building it.
Sponsored by Asymchem, Particology, Venner Shipley and the IChemE Pharma Group.
This is a free event. Places are limited — reserve your free place now.
Agenda:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Arrival, Registration & Networking Breakfast
Tea, coffee, pastries, and networking opportunities for attendees, speakers, and partners ahead of the formal programme. During registration, attendees will also have access to: Expo stands showcasing innovative technologies, sustainability solutions, and life sciences services
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
Mayer Schreiber, CEO, Discovery Park Introduction to the event, key themes, and the importance of collaboration across sustainability, innovation, and advanced laboratory technologies within pharma and life sciences.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM: The Lab of the Future: Transforming Pharma Through Digital Innovation
This keynote will explore how automation, AI, robotics, and connected laboratory infrastructure are shaping the future of pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing. The session will highlight how digital transformation is improving operational efficiency, accelerating innovation, and supporting more sustainable laboratory environments. Discussion Points: Automation, and robotics in laboratory environments, AI-enabled laboratory workflows, Smart and connected laboratories, Improving efficiency through digitalisation, Data-driven research and development, Future trends in laboratory innovation.
11:05 AM - 11:40 AM: The Digital Lab in Action: Automation, AI & Operational Transformation
Industry Spotlight & Panel Discussion: A collaborative panel discussion exploring how organisations are digitising and automating the drug discovery and manufacturing process by integrating robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced data analytics to reduce development timelines and increase efficiency.
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM: Refreshment Break
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM: Innovation, Sustainability & Commercialisation in Life Sciences
12:10 AM - 01:10 PM: Continuous Improvement and Collaboration for Sustainable Chemistry Innovations
Exploring how pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations are optimising chemistry and green chemistry manufacturing innovation to make it more sustainable Discussion Topics: Sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing, Reducing waste and energy consumption, Greener supply chains and processes, Sustainable laboratory operations, Innovation in chemical development, Achieving net-zero goals through collaboration
01:10 PM - 02:45 PM: Networking Lunch with Asymchem & Discovery Park Tours
Buffet lunch and networking opportunity for attendees, speakers, exhibitors and partners, followed by tours of the Asymchem facility and Discovery Park laboratories
