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 |
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
Thank you to our sponsors
For inquiries or partnerships, email amanada@labops.community
See you there!
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
Public Transportation
MassBio is a 9-minute walk from the Kendall Square T- stop.
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.
350 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: 617-577-1300
MassBio is an 8-minute walk or a 3-minute drive