Trivia games - meet people at your table. Have fun.

Kicking off Labapalooza with a warm welcome, an overview of what’s ahead, and our aim to level up every attendee’s game—together.

Think different: Applying design principles to Life sciences organizations

Big problems show up fast when labs grow. In this session, we’ll cover the most impactful Quartzy releases from the past year and share a preview of what’s ahead. Expect practical examples, clear direction, and a look at how the roadmap is shaping the future of LabOps.

A practical look at the core systems every growing life science organization needs—plus how to strike the balance between moving fast and doing things right early on so you can avoid major headaches down the road and scale with confidence.

A lively, interactive session where researchers and suppliers swap honest (and hilarious) stories about supply mishaps and behind-the-scenes challenges: equal parts cathartic, educational, and fun, with real lessons woven into every story.

A sharp, insider look at where biotech funding is headed—featuring experts from prominent VC firms and lenders who live and breathe the market every day, giving attendees a clear sense of how money is moving and what it means for growing companies.

An exclusive first look at breakthrough tech from one of our sponsors. Your chance to see cutting-edge innovation before it hits the mainstream.

A practical, no-nonsense conversation on how to stay ahead of regulatory demands without overbuilding—smart strategies to stay compliant, efficient, and ready for what’s next.

An exclusive first look at breakthrough tech from one of our sponsors. Your chance to see cutting-edge innovation before it hits the mainstream.

A Polynesean-themed celebration of all the hard work in LabOps that keeps life sciences organizations humming. Because working in a smooth running lab is like working in a tropical paradise.

Plus we’re introducing the “Labbies” - where we recognize the most resourceful, organized, and downright ingenious lab legends in the business.

A forward-looking dive into how AI is transforming discovery, operations, and decision-making across the life sciences—with real examples, practical takeaways, and a look at what’s coming next.

Leadership and Team collaboration to scale effectively 

● Questions about career development here 

● Bharath’s discussion of the loneliness of ops

A practical panel on choosing the right site, navigating permits, and designing spaces that actually support collaboration and culture. Plus the common pitfalls teams wish they’d seen coming.

A clear, practical panel on budgeting, forecasting, and keeping cash tight, which gives growing life science organizations the tools to plan smarter, avoid surprises, and extend their runway with confidence.

An exclusive first look at breakthrough tech from one our our sponsors. Your chance to see cutting-edge innovation before it hits the mainstream.

A hands-on panel exploring the lightweight automation tricks real teams use to scale—practical, creative, and focused on high-impact wins that don’t require massive resources.

A quick-hitting, upbeat panel where each speaker shares one game-changing insight, hire, tool, or decision that transformed their company’s operations—fast stories, honest reflections, and takeaways you can use immediately.

We wrap up Labapalooza with final reflections, big thank-yous, and the always-chaotic raffle giveaway—one last burst of energy before everyone heads home inspired.