Leadership

Conference

Wednesday, September 20th

Thursday, September 21st

MassBio, Boston, MA

Join us for our 2-day Leadership and Training event created by LabOps Leaders for LabOps Leaders

Day One

Wednesday

Sep 20

Time

Session

Description

8:30 am

Breakfast/Registration


9:00 am

Defining LabOps Leadership

LabOps Unite Founder, Amanda Allen will define what leadership means in the context of laboratory operations.


Attendees will gain insights into the key traits and skills required for effective leadership within the LabOps field, as well as learn how to develop and nurture those traits in themselves and their teams.

10:00 am

Career Coaching

In today's competitive job market, the way you present your professional journey matters. Join Sarah Cardozo in this session as she shares practical insights on how to effectively communicate your story.

11:30 am

Mentor Lunch

The Mentor Lunch is an opportunity for to connect in person. Mentors and Mentees will share their insights and discuss career development, leadership, and navigating the industry.


Our leadership board, industry leaders and career coaches will be on-hand to meet with members who are not currently in our mentor program to discuss their own career paths.

1:00pm

Build your Own Brand

In today's hyper-connected world, building a powerful personal brand is no longer optional – it's essential. Your personal brand represents your unique identity, values, expertise, and what you stand for, both personally and professionally.


Join us for an engaging and transformative session where we will dive deep into the art of building a remarkable personal brand that will set you apart from the crowd and propel you towards success.

2:30pm

Meet our Sponsors

Each of our sponsors will be giving a 10 min x 6 presentations

3:45 pm

Industry Focus Groups

Our sponsor-led focus groups provide an opportunity for participants to engage with our sponsors in a more intimate setting. Each sponsor will lead a discussion focused on a specific topic or issue related to the laboratory operations field.


Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share their own experiences and insights, and network with other professionals in the field.

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Happy Hour

Join us for a Happy Hour at Mass Bio's lobby

Day two

Thursday

Sep 21

Time

Session

Description

8:30 am

Breakfast/Registration


9:00 am

Lessons from Leaders

Our panel of C-Suite Leaders will discuss what being a leader means to them and what challenges they face on a regular basis.


The panel session aims to inspire and empower current and aspiring leaders with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of leadership and steer their organizations towards enduring success.

10:00 am

Fireside Chat - Making your own Path

Boston Lab Services CEO, Elden will sit down Founder of LabOps Unite, Amanda Allen, to discuss making your path in your career.

11:00 am

Networking Workshop

Uplevel your Networking with Brooke. She will guide us through the book: You, You, Me, You: The Art of Talking to People, Networking and Building Relationships. We will all get to use the skills learned during this session in our Networking Lunch.

11:30 am

Networking Lunch

No time to waste! Apply the networking techniques learned in the Networking Workshop during our lunch break.

1:00 pm

Zoom

The Zoom leadership workshop designed will bring our memebers together for collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of their own communication styles, habits and strengths.

2:15 pm

Annual LabOps Member Meeting

Agenda:

• Business Update

• Budget Review

• Committee Updates

3:00 pm

Committee Working Sessions

Each committee will meet and advance their objectives forward. We are inviting all members to support a committee during the working sesson.

3:30 pm

Member Award Sessions and Closing

Join as we honor some of our members who have gone above and beyond for the last year.

4:30 pm - 6:30pm

Happy Hour Hosted by My Green Lab


LabOps Unite Members Only

Please access the event in your LabOps portal

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Not a member yet? Fill out your application here

Speakers

Amanda Allen

Angela Hui

jake Haworth

Krisha Panchalingam

Artug Acar

sridhar iyengar

Katia Sharikova

Patrick Guinee

Elden Lainez

Sarah Cardozo

Duncan

Diana Rios

Ourthiague

Why attend?

01

Leadership Training

Facilitated leadership workshops to support industry and professional growth

02

Networking

Connection with other members for learning and relationship-building opportunities

03

Educational Opportunities

Educational opportunities to develop deeper LabOps best practices

PRESENTS

HAPPY HOUR

Mex Taqueria & Bar

THURSDAY

4:30PM - 6:30PM

500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

Happiness - Beer Cheers Celebration

Thank you to our sponsors

For inquiries or partnerships, email amanada@labops.community

See you there!

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MassBio


700 Technology Square, 5th Floor

Cambridge, MA 02139


Parking


Technology Square Garage

595 Technology Square

Cambridge, MA

MassBio is a 4-minute walk from the Technology Square Garage

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Public Transportation


MassBio is a 9-minute walk from the Kendall Square T- stop.


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Accomodations

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

120 Broadway

Cambridge, MA 02142

Phone: 617-349-0700

MassBio is a 7-minute walk or a 3-minute drive.



The Kendall Hotel

350 Main St.

Cambridge, MA 02142

Phone: 617-577-1300

MassBio is an 8-minute walk or a 3-minute drive