ADLM Meeting of the Minds

Hero Event Meeting 2026
2026
July 26 - 30
Anaheim, CA
USA

From Automation to Intelligence: Learn How AI and Robotics are Setting a Technology Blueprint for Future Labs

Wednesday, July 29
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Theater 1
Presented by Siemens Healthineers

Overview

Our vision for labs of the future: an intelligent, autonomous ecosystem where automation, robotics, and AI work in harmony to elevate clinical care.

Advanced robotics will manage end-to-end sample movement, enabling continuous, lights-out operations and freeing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.

AI-driven analytics will be designed to not only detect pre-analytical issues in real time, but also power next-generation diagnostic insights by identifying patterns, predicting risks, and guiding clinicians toward faster, more precise interventions.

By integrating these technologies and data points, laboratories can transform from a reactive testing center into a proactive diagnostic intelligence hub. This evolution strengthens operational resilience, accelerates turnaround times, and enhances patient outcomes, positioning labs as a strategic engine for the future of healthcare.

Discover how Siemens Healthineers collaborates with innovators and thought leaders to unlock the power of technology and intelligence, transforming laboratory operations and elevating diagnostic insights for the future of healthcare.

Moderator

Paavana Sainath, M.S., MBA
SVP and Head of Research & Development Engineering – Laboratory Solutions
Siemens Healthineers

Speakers

Paavana Sainath, M.S., MBA
SVP and Head of Research & Development Engineering – Laboratory Solutions
Siemens Healthineers

Matthew J. Shashack, PhD
Director of Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology
OU Health

Gaby Marquardt, PhD
Global Head of Clinical and Technology Innovation
Siemens Healthineers