Laboratory Automation, Robotics and Digital Workflows

A forward looking programme on introducing automation, liquid handling robotics and connected digital workflows into testing and research laboratories. Participants learn where automation adds value, how to scope and validate automated processes, and how to integrate instruments and data systems to improve throughput and reduce error.

What you will be able to do

Identify laboratory tasks suited to automation and robotics.
Scope automation projects around throughput and error reduction.
Explain liquid handling and sample preparation automation options.
Integrate instruments, barcodes and data systems into workflows.
Validate and control automated processes for reliable output.
Plan change management and staff readiness for automation.

Course outline

01The case for laboratory automation
02Identifying automation opportunities
03Liquid handling and robotics
04Barcoding and sample tracking
05Instrument and data integration
06Validating automated processes
07Throughput and error metrics
08Change management and adoption

Who should attend

Laboratory managers, senior analysts and digital or continuous improvement staff planning laboratory automation and workflow modernisation.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Online	2	US$900
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Laboratory Automation, Robotics and Digital Workflows privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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