Irene Garcia Cano

Vice Dean for Research | Facultad de Química Universidad de Barcelona-UB

Sessions

16:40h

Roundtable | Side Events

The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities

Alejandro Vallejo Técnicas de Laboratorio Magazine Manager Moderator

Alexandr Shafir Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña-IQAC-CSIC Research Group Coordinator Speaker

Irene Garcia Cano Facultad de Química Universidad de Barcelona-UB Vice Dean for Research Speaker

Jordi Oliver-Rodés Asociación Española de Laboratorios Independientes-AELI President Speaker

Sandra Pifarré Federación Empresarial Catalana del Sector Químico-FEDEQUIM (PanReac AppliChem) - Speaker

Xavier Ruiz Peña Conformity Assessment APPLUS Global Managing Director Speaker

2026-06-02 16:40 2026-06-02 17:40 Europe/Madrid The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities What will the laboratory of the future look like? Will there be room for all laboratory models? What role will AI, automation, and algorithms play compared to the role of people in analytical work? What innovations and solutions does the sector need in the short term from instrumentation and technology companies? Are we preparing young people for jobs that will no longer exist? How can Europe maintain competitiveness and innovation against Asia and the U.S.? What role will the circular economy play in laboratories? What opportunities does the sector currently foresee? Industry Showcase

Tue 2 16:40h - 17:40h Industry Showcase Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation

REGISTER BEFORE 07.05.2023 TO GET A 50% DISCOUNT

Irene Garcia Cano

Sessions

The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities

#EXPOQUIMIA2026

Make sure you don’t miss a thing!