LabAutomation2010 – Where Science, Technology and Industry Come Together

In 2010 a diverse group of scientists, engineers and professionals from around the world will come together once again for this laboratory automation event. At LabAutomation2010 participants will develop long-lasting connections through networking and expand their minds by exploring cutting-edge information and strategies.

Date: 23-27 January 2010
Venue: Palm Springs Convention Centre, Palm Springs, California
Website: www.labautomation.org/la10

Year after year, the LabAutomation Conference and Exhibition have promised and delivered a first-class educational program, hands-on access to new technologies and applications, and a worldwide network of diverse scientific professionals. From practical grab-and-go ideas to thought-provoking strategies for game-changing innovation, LabAutomation has consistently provided value for short- and long-term success.

Presented by the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) in January each year, LabAutomation attracts a diverse group of academicians, scientists, engineers, post-doctoral associates, graduate students, and business leaders from around the globe.

LabAutomation2010 is a powerful platform for education, peer networking, and strengthening the laboratory automation community. Only at LabAutomation can participants create successful partnerships and actively engage with the newest technology products and automation services.

The five-day event offers knowledge-sharing across a wide range of scientific disciplines such as:

• Drug Discovery and Development
• Forensics and Security
• Energy Generation and Petrochemicals
• Agriculture and Food
• Clinical Diagnostics

The LabAutomation program brings forward the World’s Top 100 podium presentations in laboratory automation, 18 short courses, specialised question-and-answer panel sessions, numerous vendor-specific workshops, and a visionary plenary series. Last year’s exhibition was highlighted by more than 25 new product launches.

LabAutomation2010 is focused exclusively on the rapidly growing field of laboratory automation. At this premier event some 4000 laboratory automation scientists and business leaders from around the globe will again come together to network and benefit from leading education, information, strategies and technologies – all in one place, at one time.

The LabAutomation2010 plenary series speakers will be:

• R. Graham Cooks: Henry B. Haas Distinguished Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Purdue University
• Hod Lipson: Associated Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University
• Bruce Sterling: American Science Fiction Novelist, former Twilight Zone Writer/Actor, Self-Proclaimed Blogger and Design Critic, and Columnist for WIRED and MAKE Magazines.

The LabAutomation2010 Exhibition is the one place each year where new technology related to laboratory automation is unveiled. The Exhibition will feature more than 400 booths showcasing the latest automation technologies related to drug discovery and development, forensics and security, energy generation and petrochemicals, agriculture and food and clinical diagnostics. Participants can get up close and personal with the latest advances while networking with the most innovative companies in the world. The Exhibition has dedicated hours to provide ample time to visit with exhibitors, relax at the ALA Member Centre, and enjoy a meal or reception with colleagues from around the globe.

Among many other companies, this year’s exhibitors include:

• Agilent Technologies Inc.
• Beckman Coulter, Inc.
• BioTechniques
• Corning Incorporated
• DigiLab Genomic Solutions
• Eppendorf North America
• Essen Instruments
• FluidX
• Global FIA
• Hamamatsu Corporation, Systems Division
• IDBS
• Invetech Inc.
• Labcyte, Inc
• LEAP Technologies
• METTLER TOLEDO
• Millipore Corporation
• Molecular Devices (now part of MDS Analytical Technologies)
• PerkinElmer Inc.
• QIAGEN Sciences, Inc.
• SAGE
• Tecan
• The Automation Partnership
• TTP LabTech
• Zinsser Analytic

Exclusive special educational sessions and market place briefings

• Laboratory Products Association to Announce Preliminary Results for 2009 North American Laboratory Purchasing Trends Report – Clark Mulligan, executive Director, Laboratory Products Association KC Warawa, KC Associates, Littleton, CO
• Market Overview: India’s Emerging Pharmaceutical Market – Maulik Jasubhai, Group Chief Executive, CHEMTECH Foundation, Mumbai, India
• The SiLA Consortium for Standardisation in Laboratory Automation – Carsten Etzold, Hamilton Company, Bonaduz, Switzerland
• The MF3 Centre: Pioneering Commercialisation from Academia to Market – Abraham Lee, MF3 Centre Director and Biomedical Engineering Professor, University of California, Irvine, Gisela Lin, MF3 Centre Development Manager, University of California, Irvine, Bruce Peterson, Corporate Director, Douglas Scientific, Wen-Chy Chu, Senior Research Manager, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Steve Pentoney, Director of Scientific Affairs & Technology Management, Beckman Coulter

ALA New Product Award (NPA) Designation

Promoting the spirit of innovative excellence, each year at LabAutomation dozens of new products are debuted. To celebrate these momentous breakthroughs and acknowledge the best of what’s new, a team of experts will select up to three of the most promising new products launched on the exhibit floor at LabAutomation2010 for official ALA NPA Designation.

During the decision process, judges will evaluate products for extraordinary technical originality, anticipated impact on the field of laboratory automation, supporting data that respects universal scientific methodology, and market demand.

Products that receive the ALA NPA Designation illustrate the one-step-ahead commitment to efficiency and effectiveness that is unique to the professional specialty of laboratory automation.

Travel information

The LabAutomation2010 Smart-Savers Program – Extraordinary discounts for registration, hotel and travel

We are facing the most challenging economic times the world has experienced in decades. The day-to-day intensity to remain relevant, survive and thrive is extreme. To stay competitive, it is vitally important to be in tune with the global laboratory automation community, continue learning, and strengthen your connections. To help make the LabAutomation2010 experience both affordable and well-founded, ALA has developed the LabAutomation2010 Smart-Savers Program. The cost-savings program offers LabAutomation2010 participants discounts on everything from registration to hotel to travel including: the lowest local rates available on hotels, $200 off airfare and much more.

Visit www.labautomation.org/ LA10/discounts.cfm

ALA offers complimentary LabAutomation2010 registration for academics and unemployed professionals.

The Palm Springs Tourism web site offers up-to-date information on the airport, rental cars and driving directions http://www.palm-springs.org.