SLAS2016:The Fifth Annual SLAS International Conference and Exhibition

General Information
The exhibition at SLAS2016 will feature more than 300 leading multinational providers of laboratory technology and related products and services. The SLAS2016 Exhibition is structured to facilitate friendly, professional interaction among providers and product/technology users. This approach enables SLAS2016 attendees to gain valuable insight into state-of-the-art technologies – and access to product developers and product experts - in a low-pressure, high value environment. Attendees will leave the exhibition better informed, prepared and positioned to recommend new products, services and tools for your organization.

Click here for exhibition map and list of participating companies.

Highlights of the SLAS2016 Exhibition include:
  •  A showcase of new products and the latest scientific technologies from more than 300 leading product and service providers.
  •  The SLAS New Product Award (NPA) Designation that recognizes up to three new and especially innovative products and services being showcased in the exhibition
  •  Innovation AveNEW, a dedicated area of the exhibition floor that hosts a collection of emerging and start-up companies offering promising new laboratory technologies
  •  The SLAS Member Center, where you can meet other attendees, SLAS leaders and professional team members, representatives of SLAS technical journals, and watch live interviews by The Lab Man.

SLAS2016 Exhibition Hours
Note: A new schedule (exhibition open Monday – Wednesday) will be implemented for SLAS2016:
Monday, January 25     10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, January 26    9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, January    27 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

For Exhibitors
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) will host SLAS2016, the Fifth Annual SLAS International Conference and Exhibition, in San Diego, California, from January 23-27, 2016.

This conference is the flagship event of the Society, bringing together thousands of professional scientists, researchers, academics, and government delegates looking to leverage laboratory technology and automation to drive results for their respective organizations. Key professional disciplines represented at SLAS2016 include: assay development and screening; automation and high-throughput technologies; bioanalytical techniques; biomarker discovery and applications; drug target strategies, micro/nanotechnologies; and Informatics.

SLAS2016 will provide you with a comprehensive marketing platform that helps your company:
  •  Attract qualified leads
  •  Engage in one-to-one dialogue with purchasing influencers from industry, academia and   government laboratories
  •  Launch a new product
  •  Establish or reposition your brand
  •  Build awareness of your products, services and expertise
  •  Create goodwill by contributing to SLAS' global mission
  •  Expand your customer base
  •  and much more ...

Whether you are looking to strengthen your organization's brand perception, engage with current and prospective customers, or hope to raise your company profile by interacting with high-caliber decision makers, SLAS2016 is an ideal venue to showcase your company's products and technical expertise. Watch this page for detailed information and applications as it becomes available. In the meantime, please contact us to see how SLAS can help meet your business objectives.

For exhibits information contact:
Barry Sacks
SLAS Manager, Exhibits
bsacks@slas.org

For sponsorship information contact
Mary Michalik
SLAS Manager, Sponsorship
mmichalik@slas.org

Submit Your Abstract for SLAS2016
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) invites research scientists, engineers, academics and business leaders to submit abstracts for presentation at SLAS2016, the 5th Annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition.

Showcase your innovation on a global stage by participating in this leading scientific program rich with content for those within the laboratory science and technology community. SLAS is a global community of more than 18,000 scientists collectively focused on leveraging the power of technology to achieve scientific objectives. We consider a primary part of our mission to unite great minds in science and technology for the advancement of all research.

Abstract submissions from academia, government and industry are welcome. Contributions from graduate students, post-doctoral associates and junior faculty are encouraged.

Important Deadlines

Podium Abstract Submissions Due: Abstracts submitted after August 3, 2015 may be accepted at the Program  Committee's discretion.	Monday, August 3, 2015
Tony B. Academic Travel Award Podium Submissions Due:	Monday, August 3, 2015
Tony B. Academic Travel Award Poster Submissions Due:	Monday, September 21, 2015
Poster Abstract Submissions Due:	Monday, October 12, 2015 Early Bird Registration Discount Deadline Monday, October 12, 2015 (Deadline for inclusion in Student Poster Competition) Monday, January 11, 2016 (Final Poster Abstract Submission Deadline)

SLAS2016 Educational Tracks
The SLAS2016 scientific program features seven educational tracks, including Advances in Bioanalytics, Biomarkers and Diagnostics, Assay Development and Screening, Automation and High Throughput Technologies, Cellular Technologies, Drug Target Strategies, Micro/Nano Technologies, Advances in Bioanalytics, Biomarkers and Diagnostics, Informatics. To view detailed track descriptions, including preliminary session titles, click here.

If you cannot find your particular topic of interest listed in the detailed track descriptions or preliminary session titles within each track, but wish to report on research related to one of the broad track themes, we encourage you to submit your abstract for consideration by the SLAS2016 Scientific Program Committee.

$10,000 SLAS Innovation Award
The SLAS Innovation Award is a $10,000 cash prize recognizing the extraordinary work behind that one unique and special podium presentation at the SLAS Annual Conference. Click here for complete details on the SLAS Innovation Award.

Tony B. Academic Travel Award Program
Tony B. Academic Travel Awards include airfare or mileage reimbursement, conference registration and shared accommodations. Students, graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and junior faculty are encouraged to apply. Click here for complete details on the Tony B. Academic Travel Award.

SLAS2016 Scientific Program Committee
To view a complete listing of the SLAS2016 Scientific Program Committee, click here.

Contact Information
Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
100 Illinois Street, Suite 242
St. Charles, IL 60174
USA
877.990.SLAS (7527) — US Toll Free
+1.630.256.SLAS (7527) — International
+1.866-208-0291 — fax
 
Email:

Manager, Exhibits: Barry Sacks bsacks@slas.org Manager, Sponsorship: Mary Michalik mmichalik@slas.org Director, Global Events: Brenda Dreier bdreier@slas.org Manager, Events and Education: Amy McGorry amcgorry@slas.org

Chief Executive Officer: Gregory F. Dummer gdummer@slas.org   Director, Marketing Communications: Tom Manning tmanning@slas.org Manager, Administrative and Member Services: Mary Geismann mgeismann@slas.org Director, Education: Steven Hamilton, Ph.D. shamilton@slas.org