Future Labs Live USA 2026
Event Date
October 28–29, 2026
Location
Philadelphia, PA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryFuture Labs Live USA is a two-day B2B conference and exhibition for the laboratory and analytical science community, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Organized by Terrapinn under the theme "Digital. Automated. Connected.", the event positions itself as a cross-industry marketplace focused on lab automation, connectivity, infrastructure, sustainability and workflow integration.
The show brings together a broad lab audience — spanning pharma, biotech, clinical R&D, chemical, industrial, food & beverage and FMCG laboratories. It connects strategy heads, procurement leaders, lab managers, automation and digital heads, and technical stakeholders with the solution providers who build, equip, digitize and run modern labs. Startups, investors and distributors also feature prominently.
Attendees come for a high-level conference program shaped by a scientific advisory board, a start-ups zone, live workflow integration demos, and dedicated networking receptions. With content across automation and robotics, digital transformation, AI and machine learning, data management, lab operations, facilities and sustainability, the event serves as a roadmap for building a more digital, automated and sustainable laboratory.
Show Highlights
- High-level conference: Industry leaders present on digital transformation, connectivity & collaboration, data management, standards & analytics, sustainability and more.
- Start-Ups Zone: A stage for lab-tech disruptors to connect with influential companies, investors and media.
- Live Workflow Integration Demos: See how new robotics and software communicate within existing lab workflows.
- Face-to-face networking: Networking receptions plus free access to the Terrapinn Event App for building a personalised agenda and connecting with attendees.
- Marquee speakers: The 2026 line-up includes senior figures from Nvidia, Unilever, Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Genentech, BASF, Bristol Myers Squibb, Amgen, Roche, AbbVie, Teva and more.
- Platinum sponsors: Agilent Technologies, Galatek, Ginkgo Automation and Uncountable, alongside gold sponsors such as Astrix, Automata, Biosero, Hamilton Company and SPT Labtech.
- Agenda themes: Automation & robotics, digital transformation, connectivity, data & analytics, sustainability, AI/ML/deep learning, lab operations & efficiency, and facilities/real estate/clean room.
Attendance
The organizer states the event aims to unite 2,000+ visitors from across the laboratory community, spanning pharma, biotech, clinical R&D, chemical, industrial, food & beverage and FMCG labs. No further audited demographic breakdown is published on the official site.
Registration
Registration for Future Labs Live USA 2026 is open. Visitor tickets are offered free of charge via the organizer's online registration system, and all attendees receive complimentary access to the Terrapinn Event App to build an agenda and network. Attendees must be 18 or over. Companies wishing to exhibit or sponsor apply separately through the event's sponsor/exhibit enquiry form, and start-ups can apply to the Start-Up Zone.
- Visit the official website and select "Get your free tickets."
- Complete the online registration form.
- Access the Terrapinn Event App to plan your visit and schedule meetings.
History
Future Labs Live USA is produced by Terrapinn Holdings Ltd and forms part of the company's global Lab Live Series, which also includes London Lab Live, EuroLab Live, MedLab Live and ArabLab Live. The series brings the lab community together across multiple international editions. Attendee testimonials describe it as a fast-growing event with a strong mix of vendors and presentations. The official site does not publish a specific founding year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Future Labs Live USA 2026 taking place?
Future Labs Live USA 2026 takes place on October 28–29, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who should attend Future Labs Live USA?
The event is designed for the laboratory community across pharma, biotech, clinical R&D, chemical, industrial, food & beverage and FMCG labs. This includes lab managers, automation and digital heads, procurement and strategy leaders, technical stakeholders, startups, investors and solution providers.
How do I register and how much does a ticket cost?
Registration is open on the official website, where visitor tickets are offered free of charge. All attendees also receive complimentary access to the Terrapinn Event App, and you must be 18 or over to attend.
What can I expect at the event?
The program features a high-level conference on topics such as digital transformation, data management, connectivity and sustainability, plus a Start-Ups Zone, live workflow integration demos, and dedicated networking receptions. Confirmed speakers come from organizations including Nvidia, Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Genentech and Agilent.
What are the parking and transit options at the venue?
The Pennsylvania Convention Center sits directly above SEPTA's Jefferson Station and is served by regional rail, buses and the Philly PHLASH loop. Several garages and lots are within walking distance, and the nearest pre-bookable garage at 1324 Arch Street averages roughly $20–$35 per day.
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