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15 & 16 April 2026
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The Digital Labs Summit Europe 2026 is a specialized conference dedicated to advancing digital transformation in laboratory environments across the pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences industries. Taking place in Berlin on April 15 & 16, the event brings together industry leaders, digital experts and technology providers to explore how data, automation and innovation are reshaping modern labs. Through expert presentations, case studies and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into implementing digital strategies, integrating systems and ensuring compliance in regulated environments. Key topics include AI-enabled lab workflows, data management, automation and the development of connected laboratory ecosystems. The summit offers a focused platform for exchanging real-world experiences and aligning on best practices for future-ready laboratories. wega will participate to engage with industry peers and discuss innovative approaches to laboratory digitalization and operational excellence.
More details about the event can be found here.
For us on site:
Daniel Juchli
Head of the Laboratory and Research Informatics department at wega and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at the SiLA consortium.
With over 20 years of professional experience in both chemistry and computer science, Daniel speaks the language of both scientists and IT experts and can translate between the needs of users and the technical possibilities of IT systems.
Daniel is an expert in the digitalization of laboratories and manages projects for the selection, introduction or development of laboratory automation and IT solutions in the life sciences environment.
Since joining SiLA in 2014 as the SiLA Supporting Member representative for wega Informatik, he has played an important role in the development of the SiLA 2 laboratory liaison standard.
Sebastian Gross
Dr. Sebastian Groß is a consultant at wega Informatik (Deutschland) GmbH, specializing in smart laboratory automation, instrument integration, laboratory digitalization, and data management.
With a background in biotechnology, he combines a deep understanding of biological systems with strong technical expertise. During his PhD, he designed and built a high‑throughput bioprocess development platform, developed mechanistic bioprocess models, and integrated both into an autonomous screening system.
Since joining wega in November 2021, he has focused on enabling efficient, connected, and intelligent laboratory environments. His work centers on integrating robotics, digital workflows, and data‑driven decision‑making to advance modern lab operations and support organizations on their path toward Smart Labs.