Join us for
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
Modernizing a Science Hub to Enhance Lab Safety and Research Infrastructure
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Optimization, Renovations, Safety, infrastructure, Sustainability
Modernizing a Science Hub to Enhance Lab Safety and Research Infrastructure
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Optimization, Renovations, Safety, infrastructure, Sustainability

NJIT is investing nearly $20 million to modernize Tiernan Hall’s mechanical, life safety, and laboratory systems, upgrading aging infrastructure to meet current codes, support advanced research, and improve energy efficiency while preserving the building’s legacy

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Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Optimization, Renovations, Safety, infrastructure, Sustainability
Explore Real Labs at the 2026 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, Design Concepts
Explore Real Labs at the 2026 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, Design Concepts

Step inside actual labs at the 2026 Lab Design Conference and gain firsthand insights you simply can’t get from presentations—reserve your limited-seat tour before it sells out

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Lab Design Conference, Design Concepts
Watch On Demand: Expert Insights on Cleanroom Design
Webinar, How to Build, Cleanrooms
Watch On Demand: Expert Insights on Cleanroom Design
Webinar, How to Build, Cleanrooms

Lab Design’s on-demand webinar, How to Build a Cleanroom, guides viewers through the full cleanroom lifecycle, showing how to design and maintain adaptable facilities that meet evolving research, manufacturing, and regulatory needs

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Webinar, How to Build, Cleanrooms

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Content
Maximize Your Lab Design Conference Experience with Hands-On Workshops
Lab Design Conference, code, project stakeholders, compliance, Risk Management, lab management, Safety
Maximize Your Lab Design Conference Experience with Hands-On Workshops
Lab Design Conference, code, project stakeholders, compliance, Risk Management, lab management, Safety

At the Lab Design Conference in Orlando, attendees can enhance their experience by adding a hands-on workshop to their ticket—each session offers practical strategies on workflow-driven design, risk management, or code compliance, and with limited spots filling quickly, early registration is strongly encouraged

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Lab Design Conference, code, project stakeholders, compliance, Risk Management, lab management, Safety
Expanding Lab Capacity Through a Flexible Retrofit Strategy
Retrofits, Renovations, Expansions, Modular design, budgeting, stakeholders
Expanding Lab Capacity Through a Flexible Retrofit Strategy
Retrofits, Renovations, Expansions, Modular design, budgeting, stakeholders

The expansion of Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem converts existing space into flexible wet and electronics labs, using a retrofit approach and upgraded infrastructure to meet rising cross-disciplinary demand from early-stage life sciences and microelectronics companies while strengthening the region’s innovation ecosystem

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Retrofits, Renovations, Expansions, Modular design, budgeting, stakeholders
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jessica Scholl
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, user-centric design, lab management, Relocation
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jessica Scholl
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, user-centric design, lab management, Relocation

At the 2026 Lab Design Conference in Orlando, Jessica Scholl of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will co-present practical strategies for successfully planning and executing laboratory relocations, drawing on lessons from real-world lab transitions to help teams create efficient, future-ready spaces

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Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, user-centric design, lab management, Relocation
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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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Webinar: Why the Lab Design Conference Matters for Your Next Lab Project
Apr 14
Webinar: Why the Lab Design Conference Matters for Your Next Lab Project

Register for this free webinar to learn more about the Lab Design Conference, where you can connect with lab end users and industry peers and earn valuable AIA/HSW credits—tune in for exclusive discount codes for your conference ticket

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Webinar: In Step with Scott: Demystifying How Lab Managers Decide
May 6
Webinar: In Step with Scott: Demystifying How Lab Managers Decide

Register for this free webinar from Lab Design and Lab Manager to gain insight into how lab managers evaluate and influence purchasing decisions across laboratory environments

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On-Demand Events

Events
On Demand Webinar: Occupied Lab Renovations: Timing, Staging, and Installation
Mar 26
On Demand Webinar: Occupied Lab Renovations: Timing, Staging, and Installation

Register for this free Lab Design webinar to learn best practices and real-world strategies for safely renovating occupied laboratories while protecting research, minimizing disruption, and maintaining operational continuity

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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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On Demand Webinar: How to Build a Cleanroom
Feb 24
On Demand Webinar: How to Build a Cleanroom

Register for this free webinar and learn how to design, construct, and renovate adaptable cleanroom facilities that support evolving processes while ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of personnel

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Project Profiles

Content
Project Profile: Berry College's Morgan-Bailey Hall
Project Profile: Berry College's Morgan-Bailey Hall

Berry College’s Morgan-Bailey Hall supports the Nursing and Physician Associate Programs with flexible wet labs, high-fidelity simulation spaces, and student housing, all centered around a courtyard and timber porch to foster interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and wellness

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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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Professional Profiles

Content
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jessica Scholl
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jessica Scholl

At the 2026 Lab Design Conference in Orlando, Jessica Scholl of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will co-present practical strategies for successfully planning and executing laboratory relocations, drawing on lessons from real-world lab transitions to help teams create efficient, future-ready spaces

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Chris Ertl
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Chris Ertl

Chris Ertl will co-lead a roundtable at the 2026 Lab Design Conference focused on selecting lab materials that balance durability with human and environmental health, encouraging peer discussion to develop practical, sustainability-driven strategies

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Professional Profile: John Volence
Professional Profile: John Volence

Lab Design spoke to John Volence at Precis Engineering + Architecture about flexible, user-focused lab HVAC design and life sciences project delivery

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Op-Ed

Content
JEDI: An Evolution Shaped by the Stories
JEDI: An Evolution Shaped by the Stories

As 2025 ends, the JEDI series reflects on its evolution from focusing on design concepts to highlighting the experiences and priorities of lab leaders—in 2026 it will formally stand for Justice, Endurance, Design, and Impact

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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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