San Francisco, CA and Boston, MA. August 27, 2024.  Benchling, the R&D Cloud powering the biotech industry, announced the full agenda and speaker lineup for Benchtalk, its annual industry conference taking place on October 1-2 in Boston. Benchtalk brings together key players in the tech-driven life sciences ecosystem, including R&D scientists, IT leaders, data scientists, and developers. Attendees will explore strategies on the topics shaping the future of biotech, from AI/ML integration and data governance to lab automation and scaling digital infrastructure.

This year’s two-day event features sessions led by top biotech and biopharma companies, including the following highlights:  

• Eli Lilly, advancing AI/ML through a focus on data quality. 

• Merck and Sanofi, driving a modern IT strategy to enhance data governance and digital transformation.  

• Bristol Myers Squibb, customizing tools to fit your science with practical tips from a developer’s journey.

• MacroGenics, unifying process development workflows to meet the new scale and demands on development.

• Tango Therapeutics, leveraging advancements in data visualization and reporting to turn data into actionable insights.  

• Leading early-stage biotech companies, navigating through scientific, personnel, and technical uncertainty to achieve successful system adoption. 

Benchling CEO Sajith Wickramasekara will kick off the event with a keynote, presenting an exclusive first-look demo of the new Benchling Notebook and showcasing the latest advancements in the Benchling R&D Cloud. The agenda features a fireside chat with Matthai Mammen, CEO, Chairman, and President of FogPharma and former EVP of Pharmaceuticals R&D at Johnson & Johnson. Attendees can also take advantage of technical hands-on training, industry-specific breakout sessions, and networking.

Registration

Benchtalk takes place at Westin Copley Place in Boston on October 1 -2. Early registration is highly recommended to secure your spot. For more details and to register, visit https://benchtalk.benchling.com/boston24.

For Benchling’s European community, Benchtalk is coming to London on October 23-24. To register and learn more about the event’s speakers and content lineup, visit https://benchtalk.benchling.com/london24.