2025 Lab Design Conference Agenda Announced
The agenda for the 2025 Lab Design Conference is now live! The 24th annual event, set to take place in Denver, Colorado from May 11-14, 2025, will feature expert-led sessions focusing on the latest lab design, construction, and renovation trends.
The agenda includes educational sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. Topics cover innovative lab design strategies, safety protocols, sustainable materials, end-user needs, and the future of laboratory construction. Attendees will gain valuable insights to improve their lab projects while connecting with key stakeholders in the field.
Whether you are interested in sustainable lab design, addressing the latest safety protocols, optimizing your current lab space with minimal interruption to research, or exploring new trends in technology, the conference offers something for everyone.
Conference highlights
The agenda features educational sessions on various topics, including but not limited to:
Energy-efficient lab systems
Space utilization strategies
Lab design metrics
Lessons learned from relocation projects
The path toward net zero facilities
and more!
Attendees can also look forward to case studies showcasing recent lab projects, offering a chance to learn from real-world examples and apply best practices to their work.
Networking opportunities will be a significant focus of the Lab Design Conference, with dedicated sessions for exchanging ideas with peers, exhibitors, and thought leaders. No matter if you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, connecting and sharing knowledge will be invaluable. Talk to your peers in a friendly, casual environment about your upcoming lab build or renovation project—or discuss ways to overhaul your current lab space through creative layout changes, furniture/casework upgrades, or maximizing space utilization.
The conference will also feature an exhibitor hall, allowing attendees to explore the latest innovations in lab design technology and tools. Speak to subject matter experts one-on-one about your lab’s specific needs and receive customized solutions to enhance your facility's safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Interactive Q&A panels and a roundtable discussion will enable participants to engage directly with presenters and ask questions about specific challenges they face in their lab design projects. Topics such as master planning, user-centered design, and strategies for working with multidisciplinary teams will be addressed, providing attendees with practical solutions they can implement in their own facilities.
Exclusive extras
This year’s event will also feature two optional workshops on May 11 that delve deeper into specific technical challenges—integrating fume hood safety into facility design and hazardous materials considerations in lab planning. Participants will gain practical insights into balancing safety, energy efficiency, and operational flexibility, ensuring that the next generation of laboratory environments is functional and forward-thinking.
Other add-ons to this conference are guided tours of Denver-area lab facilities on May 14. Learn from facility managers, project team members, and lab end users as they guide you through these innovative lab spaces and discuss the labs’ unique features, the challenges faced during construction, and how the labs are equipped to accommodate future technology and research.
By attending the 2025 Lab Design Conference, professionals can stay ahead of industry trends and gain a competitive edge in lab planning and execution. The event is structured to help participants explore the intersection of technology, safety, and sustainability, offering a holistic view of the future of lab design.
With a full lineup of speakers and topics tailored to meet the needs of today’s lab designers, engineers, and facility managers, this year’s conference promises to be an unmissable event for anyone involved in laboratory design and construction. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and bring innovative ideas back to your lab.
Visit the official Lab Design Conference website for more information on the complete agenda and to register for the event.
