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the 25th annual Lab Design Conference in 2026!

We’ll see you in Orlando on May 11-14 at the leading business conference
for lab design professionals to learn about sustainable design, industry trends, and more

2026 UPDATES

Featured

Content
Maximizing Lab Efficiency with Flexible Design and Strategic Location
Real estate, modular, Life Sciences Labs, Expansions, Relocation
Maximizing Lab Efficiency with Flexible Design and Strategic Location
Real estate, modular, Life Sciences Labs, Expansions, Relocation

Selecting the right site, creating adaptable lab spaces, and planning operations carefully can help emerging biotech teams scale effectively with minimal disruption

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Real estate, modular, Life Sciences Labs, Expansions, Relocation
2026 Lab Design Conference Lab Tour Preview: Siemens Energy Orlando Innovation Campus
Lab Design Conference
2026 Lab Design Conference Lab Tour Preview: Siemens Energy Orlando Innovation Campus
Lab Design Conference

A limited number of tickets are available for an exclusive tour of Siemens Energy’s Orlando Innovation Campus, offering 2026 Lab Design Conference attendees a rare, in-depth look at a multidisciplinary engineering environment designed to accelerate collaboration, rapid iteration, and full-cycle technology development

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Lab Design Unveils 2026 Digital Conference Lineup and Digital Conferences Pass
digital conference, Webinar
Lab Design Unveils 2026 Digital Conference Lineup and Digital Conferences Pass
digital conference, Webinar

Lab Design has announced its 2026 Digital Conferences lineup, featuring free, AIA-accredited virtual sessions with industry experts, available live or on demand, and offering professionals the chance to attend, gain insights, or participate as speakers

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digital conference, Webinar

Latest

Content
Building Lab Space that Adapts as Science Advances
Construction, New Builds, Life Sciences, Real estate, Sustainability
Building Lab Space that Adapts as Science Advances
Construction, New Builds, Life Sciences, Real estate, Sustainability

Hartwell Plc has received planning approval for a £44 million masterplan at Wootton Science Park, southwest of Oxford, to deliver five new flexible lab and workspace buildings for SMEs in life sciences, quantum, AI, and sustainability, with supporting amenities and landscaped areas

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Construction, New Builds, Life Sciences, Real estate, Sustainability
The Next Breakthrough in Science Won’t Happen in a Lab—It Will Happen in How We Design Them
Life Sciences Labs, Safety, Flexible Design, modular, prefabrication, budgeting
The Next Breakthrough in Science Won’t Happen in a Lab—It Will Happen in How We Design Them
Life Sciences Labs, Safety, Flexible Design, modular, prefabrication, budgeting

Scientific breakthroughs depend on life sciences facilities designed from the inside out for flexibility, adaptability, and early strategic planning, enabling research and manufacturing spaces to keep pace with accelerating discovery and deliver life-saving therapies faster

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Life Sciences Labs, Safety, Flexible Design, modular, prefabrication, budgeting
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Mukesh Jani
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, user-centric design, Lighting, Diverse Voices
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Mukesh Jani
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, user-centric design, Lighting, Diverse Voices

2026 Lab Design Conference speaker Mukesh Jani, founder and lab director of Torrent Laboratory, shares how he transformed a windowless industrial building into a high-performance lab—exploring the intersection of science, safety, and design that supports both human health and inspiration

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Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, user-centric design, Lighting, Diverse Voices
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Upcoming Events

Events
2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass
Jan 1
2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass

Now you can register to all upcoming 2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences in one click! Fill out one simple form and enjoy access to all digital conferences for free for the whole year

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Casework & Furniture Digital Conference
Mar 19
Casework & Furniture Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Casework & Furniture Digital Conference, where industry leaders will share key considerations ranging from material durability and ergonomics to customization options and regulatory compliance

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Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference
Jul 14
Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will explore how emerging digital technologies are reshaping every stage of lab planning and design—improving accuracy, strengthening collaboration, and helping teams deliver high-performing spaces that meet the complex needs of modern science

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On-Demand Events

Events
Academic Lab Design Digital Conference
Dec 4
Academic Lab Design Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Academic Lab Design Digital Conference, where our expert speakers will explore how to create flexible lab spaces that can adapt to evolving research needs and promote interdisciplinary collaboration

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HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference
Nov 19
HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference, and discover how to effectively integrate HVAC systems into lab design and construction and plan for their future operation and maintenance

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Lab Design Digital Conference: Counting Down to LDC 2026
Oct 21
Lab Design Digital Conference: Counting Down to LDC 2026

As we prepare for the 2026 Lab Design Conference, join Lab Design for this digital event which will present a deep dive into the essential aspects of laboratory design, construction, renovation, and furnishing

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Project Profiles

Content
Project Profile: The Ritedose Corporation
Project Profile: The Ritedose Corporation

Ritedose Corporation is investing over $17 million to triple its cGMP lab footprint in Columbia, SC, adding new analytical chemistry and microbiology facilities that enhance efficiency, expand in-house testing capabilities, and support the company’s growing production capacity of 2.6 billion doses per year

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Project Profile: Roy Blunt Hall Addition, Missouri State University
Project Profile: Roy Blunt Hall Addition, Missouri State University

Missouri State University has completed an addition to Roy Blunt Hall, marking the first phase of a larger project designed to showcase science while providing flexible, sustainable facilities for future growth

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Project Profile: The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University
Project Profile: The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University

The Applied Research Center (ARC) at Florida Polytechnic University is a 95,000-sf hub for innovation and collaboration, featuring flexible research spaces, teaching labs, and sustainability-focused design that supports the university's growth while fostering industry partnerships and connectivity across campus

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Professional Profiles

Content
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Mukesh Jani
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Mukesh Jani

2026 Lab Design Conference speaker Mukesh Jani, founder and lab director of Torrent Laboratory, shares how he transformed a windowless industrial building into a high-performance lab—exploring the intersection of science, safety, and design that supports both human health and inspiration

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Larissa Sattler
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Larissa Sattler

Larissa Sattler and her colleagues will present at the 2026 Lab Design Conference on creating truly inclusive, neurodiversity-focused lab environments, sharing insights, case studies, and practical strategies to help research spaces better support focus, comfort, and well-being for all users

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Professional Profile: Andrea Ingersoll Totte
Professional Profile: Andrea Ingersoll Totte

Andrea Ingersoll Totte has joined HERA Inc. as a lab planner, bringing a passion for creating adaptable, human-centric, and technology-integrated laboratory environments that foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainability

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Op-Ed

Content
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind

To support the vital work of recovering, identifying, and honoring the remains of missing servicemembers through advanced DNA analysis, forensic laboratories must be purpose-built to enable the precise, contamination-free processing of ancient and mitochondrial DNA—making thoughtful lab design an essential foundation for reuniting families with those lost to war

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Design Like a J.E.D.I.: You Belong Here—How Courage, Representation, and Leadership Create Space for Us All
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: You Belong Here—How Courage, Representation, and Leadership Create Space for Us All

Dr. Shamika Kelley is transforming New Orleans' forensic lab not only through empathetic leadership and wellness-focused culture, but by directly influencing the physical lab space—expanding staff capacity, bringing DNA analysis in-house with advanced equipment, and ensuring the layout supports both operational excellence and human-centered design

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The Best—and Worst—of Times
The Best—and Worst—of Times

Effective job site meetings—though often disliked—are essential for coordinating complex construction projects, helping all subcontractors anticipate delays, voice concerns, and avoid costly consequences through early, candid communication

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