Registration for 2026 is open. Join us at the Seaport Hotel, Boston on May 18,th, 2026.

Customer presentations

Jennifer

GxP system validation: From planning to execution to production

Jennifer Crovatto, IQVIA Laboratories

In this session, Jennifer will present IQVIA’s Upgrade Validation process as well as the Template Development and Testing process. The discussion will cover how we assess the upgrade categorization (major/minor), how we interpret enhancement and defect fixes that drive the test plans, and how GLP upgrades are scheduled to minimize lab impact. In addition, the presentation will cover how unique bioanalytical spreadsheet templates are developed, built and tested to align with the quality of IQVIA’s Software Development Lifecycle process.

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Transforming CDMO-client collaboration through ELN, near real-time data out and a broad digital transformation strategy

Christina Morey, Software Engineer at KBI Biopharma

KBI Biopharma is transforming client engagement and data transparency in the CDMO space through the creation of PROGRAMview, a digital portal powered by data extracted from various systems including custom IDBS ELN spreadsheets. By standardizing data entry and centralizing outputs in a data lake, the platform enables near real-time client access and eliminates manual PowerPoint reporting—already saving approximately 2,500 hours annually. PROGRAMview is just one of many valuable tools we’re building using IDBS as a data source. Future innovations may include automated reporting, advanced search capabilities, and custom data exploration tools to further enhance scientific workflows and unlock even greater value from IDBS.

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Christina V2
April V2

System integrations: Seamlessly connect processes, people and platforms

April Pisek, IQVIA Laboratories

This presentation highlights how IQVIA Labs has deployed IDBS products across multiple labs and teams, and integrated it into the full business process—from quoting and finance to scientific reporting, leveraging connections with IDBS E-WorkBook suite, LIMS and in-house systems. We’ll also showcase the impact of Power BI operational analytics using the data across these systems, preview upcoming scientific analytics and automated reporting, and share how IDBS’ out-of-the-box tools like instrument readers and label printing are being utilized. Join us to discover how our comprehensive digital ecosystem is transforming our lab operations and enabling smarter, faster decisions.

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The future of validation in the context of AI

Kurt In Albon , Quality Expert

As AI capabilities rapidly evolve, they’re reshaping how software is developed and deployed across the biopharma landscape. But with this innovation comes complexity—especially when it comes to validation. While the core principles of software validation remain unchanged—ensuring systems are reliable, reproducible and fit for purpose—the specifics of how we apply them to AI are still being defined. This presentation explores how the regulatory landscape is working to catch up, what questions organizations should be asking, and how to approach validation in a way that balances quality, innovation and compliance.

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Kurt V2
Shawn Option A

Streamlining complex ligand binding assay workflows – integrating robotics with IDBS E-Workbook

Shawn Fernando, Eisai

A fully automated ligand binding assay workflow has been developed to address the complexity of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) metabolite quantitation, incorporating scalability and precision. Anchored in a custom informatics framework utilizing IDBS Advance Spreadsheets within the E-Workbook ecosystem, the workflow orchestrates sample dilution, immunodepletion, reagent preparation, and plate setup across Hamilton Vantage, KingFisher Apex, and Gyrolab xPand systems. A dynamically generated worklist and barcode-driven reagent tracking enable seamless execution, whether automated or manual. With just 5 µL of matrix, a single dilution enables simultaneous analysis of multiple analytes, reducing reagent consumption and enhancing comparability. Through the integration of informatics and automation, a multi-step process—often susceptible to human error and variability—has been transformed into a scalable and efficient procedure. The presentation will highlight the design and implementation of the robotics integration spreadsheet, with supporting context on assay format, instrumentation, and the informatics infrastructure that enables this workflow. This approach not only streamlines current workflows but lays the foundation for broader assay automation across biologics development.

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GxP in Practice: Insights and experiences from industry experts and customers

Jim Brooks, Kurt In Albon

We’re excited to invite you to an insightful panel session focused on the evolving landscape of GxP (Good Practice) compliance in the life sciences industry. This session will be moderated by a seasoned industry expert and feature a diverse panel of customers who will share real-world experiences, challenges, and success stories. Topics of discussion will include: Digital Validation, Computer Software Assurance (CSA), Annex 11 Updates, AI and Machine Learning in GxP Environments.

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Panel V2

IDBS presentations

Workflow wizardry: Best practices to accelerate your productivity

Sylvia Muller, Matthew Kennedy

Ready to take your workflows from functional to phenomenal? Join us for an insight-packed session where we’ll explore the art (and science) of building efficient, scalable and user-friendly workflows in the IDBS platform. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your existing processes, this session will equip you with practical tips, real-world examples and expert strategies to streamline operations, reduce errors and boost collaboration. Discover how to harness the full power of IDBS workflows—and leave with actionable ideas you can implement right away.

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Matthew Kennedy Sylvia Muller - Workflow wizardry
Craig

From instrument to insight: IDBS’ integration innovations

Craig Williamson

Join us for an exclusive look at the latest evolution in IDBS’ integration strategy—designed to help you get even more value from your Polar platform. In this session, we’ll introduce a new integration capability that enhances how data flows from instruments to insight, while also revisiting existing tools you already know and use. We’ll explore how these innovations fit into a broader, future-ready data strategy, and how they can support your goals around scalability, automation and AI readiness. Whether you’re looking to optimize current workflows or prepare for what’s next, this session will offer practical guidance and a shared vision for what’s possible with IDBS.

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Bridging process knowledge and AI

Marc Smith, IDBS

As BioPharma organizations seek to accelerate drug development, bridging structured process knowledge with AI capabilities is becoming essential. This presentation explores how IDBS Polar and our newly launched Polar Control module enable a process-focused digital approach—capturing the evolution of parameters, specifications and design space decisions across the development lifecycle. By centralizing process, product and experimental data, Polar creates a structured foundation that not only streamlines drug development but also prepares development data for AI-driven applications like fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Join us to explore how integrating high-quality, contextualized data with AI techniques enables smarter, faster decision-making and paves the way for AI-driven process control.

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Marc
Arnaud Muzaton

From on-prem to SaaS: A practical guide to IDBS Cloud migration

Arnaud Muzaton & Michel Rafat, IDBS

As organizations seek greater agility, scalability and operational efficiency, the transition from on-premise environments to cloud platforms is becoming a strategic imperative. This session explores the IDBS E-WorkBook (EWB) migration journey from a customer-managed (on-premise) infrastructure to an IDBS-managed SaaS environment (IDBS Cloud). We will cover the technical, operational and organizational aspects of this transformation, highlighting the proven methodology, governance model and lessons learned from over tens of successful customer pivots. This session is designed to help you confidently plan and execute your migration to the IDBS Cloud, as moving to SaaS is the option for the future.

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From run to insight: Unlocking end-to-end workflow intelligence with IDBS

Bryce Fothergill & Kayla Moss, IDBS

In today’s data-driven labs, the ability to seamlessly connect instruments, workflows and analytics is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. In this session, we’ll walk through a real-world, end-to-end workflow that demonstrates how the IDBS platform transforms chromatography data into actionable insights. Starting with data acquisition from Cytiva’s AKTA system via Unicorn, we’ll show how that data flows into the IDBS Data Backbone, is curated and contextualized in Polar spreadsheet workflows, and ultimately visualized in IDBS Insight dashboards. You’ll see how this integrated approach not only eliminates manual data wrangling but also enhances repeatability, compliance and decision-making across your organization. Whether you’re a scientist, data manager or IT stakeholder, this session will give you a clear view of how IDBS is enabling smarter, faster science – one connected workflow at a time.

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Bryce Fothergill Kayla Moss
Leonard Sim

Unlocking innovation: Using an MVP to unblock internal funds

Leonard Sim, IDBS

Discover how a minimum viable project (MVP) can be your secret weapon for unlocking internal funding and accelerating innovation. In this insightful talk, you’ll learn how to use lean, focused prototypes to demonstrate ROI, reduce risk and gain stakeholder buy-in—fast. Drawing from real-world, anonymized examples of successful app builds, this session will showcase how MVPs have delivered measurable value across various industries. Whether you’re navigating budget constraints or championing a new idea, this talk will equip you with practical strategies to turn vision into validated impact. Perfect for: Product managers, innovation leads, internal champions and anyone looking to drive change from within.

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Agenda

  • 08:00 - 09:00 AM

    Welcome & Registration

    Registration will take place in Reception on the ground floor

  • 09:00 - 09:30 AM

    Welcome & coffee

    Scott Weiss, VP Product and Strategy

    Welcome and setting the scene

  • 09:30 - 10:15 AM

    The future of validation in the context of AI

    Kurt In Albon , Quality Expert

    As AI capabilities rapidly evolve, they’re reshaping how software is developed and deployed across the biopharma landscape. But with this innovation comes complexity—especially when it comes to validation. While the core principles of software validation remain unchanged—ensuring systems are reliable, reproducible and fit for purpose—the specifics of how we apply them to AI are still being defined. This presentation explores how the regulatory landscape is working to catch up, what questions organizations should be asking, and how to approach validation in a way that balances quality, innovation and compliance.

  • 10:15 - 10:45 AM

    Coffee break

  • 10:45 - 11:30 AM

    The IDBS story and strategy update

    Scott Weiss, VP Product and Strategy

    IDBS’ mission is to “Help our customers improve the lives of patients by unlocking the power of data for faster and smarter decisions throughout the BioPharmaceutical lifecycle.” Organizations spent 30% of time looking for data and over 70% of all data goes unused, which leads to inefficiencies in the decisions being made. In this presentation, the current BioPharma challenges will be discussed along with how IDBS software addresses these challenges today and in the future, including an update on the IDBS Product and Strategy roadmap.

  • 11:30 - 12:15 PM

    Transforming CDMO-client collaboration through ELN, near real-time data out and a broad digital transformation strategy

    Christina Morey, Software Engineer at KBI Biopharma

    KBI Biopharma is transforming client engagement and data transparency in the CDMO space through the creation of PROGRAMview, a digital portal powered by data extracted from various systems including custom IDBS ELN spreadsheets. By standardizing data entry and centralizing outputs in a data lake, the platform enables near real-time client access and eliminates manual PowerPoint reporting—already saving approximately 2,500 hours annually. PROGRAMview is just one of many valuable tools we’re building using IDBS as a data source. Future innovations may include automated reporting, advanced search capabilities, and custom data exploration tools to further enhance scientific workflows and unlock even greater value from IDBS.

  • 12:15 - 01:15 PM

    Lunch

  • 01:15 - 02:00 PM

    GxP system validation: From planning to execution to production

    Jennifer Crovatto, IQVIA Laboratories

    In this session, Jennifer will present IQVIA's Upgrade Validation process as well as the Template Development and Testing process. The discussion will cover how we assess the upgrade categorization (major/minor), how we interpret enhancement and defect fixes that drive the test plans, and how GLP upgrades are scheduled to minimize lab impact. In addition, the presentation will cover how unique bioanalytical spreadsheet templates are developed, built and tested to align with the quality of IQVIA's Software Development Lifecycle process.

  • 02:00 - 02:45 PM

    GxP in Practice: Insights and experiences from industry experts and customers

    Jim Brooks, Kurt In Albon

    We’re excited to invite you to an insightful panel session focused on the evolving landscape of GxP (Good Practice) compliance in the life sciences industry. This session will be moderated by a seasoned industry expert and feature a diverse panel of customers who will share real-world experiences, challenges, and success stories. Topics of discussion will include: Digital Validation, Computer Software Assurance (CSA), Annex 11 Updates, AI and Machine Learning in GxP Environments.

  • 02:45 - 03:30 PM

    IDBS breakout sessions

    1. Reimagining scientific workflows: Shaping the future of AI-driven execution in life sciences | Nick Fuller 2. From on-prem to SaaS: A practical guide to IDBS Cloud migration | Arnaud Muzaton & Michel Rafat 3. Making data work: IDBS Polar and the future of scientific intelligence | Stuart Ward

  • 03:30 - 04:00 PM

    Coffee break

  • 04:00 - 04:45 PM

    System integrations: Seamlessly connect processes, people and platforms

    April Pisek , IQVIA Laboratories

    This presentation highlights how IQVIA Labs has deployed IDBS products across multiple labs and teams, and integrated it into the full business process—from quoting and finance to scientific reporting, leveraging connections with IDBS E-WorkBook suite, LIMS and in-house systems. We'll also showcase the impact of Power BI operational analytics using the data across these systems, preview upcoming scientific analytics and automated reporting, and share how IDBS’ out-of-the-box tools like instrument readers and label printing are being utilized. Join us to discover how our comprehensive digital ecosystem is transforming our lab operations and enabling smarter, faster decisions.

  • 04:45 - 05:15 PM

    From instrument to insight: IDBS’ integration innovations

    Craig Williamson

    Join us for an exclusive look at the latest evolution in IDBS’ integration strategy—designed to help you get even more value from your Polar platform. In this session, we’ll introduce a new integration capability that enhances how data flows from instruments to insight, while also revisiting existing tools you already know and use. We’ll explore how these innovations fit into a broader, future-ready data strategy, and how they can support your goals around scalability, automation and AI readiness. Whether you're looking to optimize current workflows or prepare for what’s next, this session will offer practical guidance and a shared vision for what’s possible with IDBS.

  • 05:15 - 05:30 PM

    Close

  • 06:45 - 10:45 PM

    Dinner & entertainment

  • 02:45 - 03:30 PM

    Reimagining scientific workflows: Shaping the future of AI-driven execution in life sciences

    Nick Fuller, Head of Product Enablement, IDBS

    As life sciences organizations face increasing pressure to innovate faster, collaborate more effectively, and maintain regulatory rigor, the next generation of digital workflows must do more than just digitize—they must think, adapt and evolve. Join us for an exclusive roundtable discussion as we unveil our vision for the future of scientific workflow —built with AI/ML-readiness at its core. This session will explore how our next-generation platform will: enable rapid, modular workflow design with built-in validation and deployment tools, support agentic AI capabilities, paving the way for workflows that can be co-developed or even autonomously generated by intelligent systems, ensure that all data captured is structured, contextualized and compliant, making it immediately usable for downstream AI/ML applications, foster seamless collaboration across internal teams and external partners through secure, role-based access and real-time visibility and reduce time-to-deployment and increase scientific agility without compromising data integrity or regulatory compliance. You’ll gain early access to our product vision and have the opportunity to shape its evolution by sharing your challenges, priorities and feedback. This is your chance to help define the future of digital execution in life sciences - where human expertise and AI innovation work hand-in-hand to accelerate discovery and development.

  • 02:45 - 03:30 PM

    From on-prem to SaaS: A practical guide to IDBS Cloud migration

    Arnaud Muzaton & Michel Rafat, IDBS

    As organizations seek greater agility, scalability and operational efficiency, the transition from on-premise environments to cloud platforms is becoming a strategic imperative. This session explores the IDBS E-WorkBook (EWB) migration journey from a customer-managed (on-premise) infrastructure to an IDBS-managed SaaS environment (IDBS Cloud). We will cover the technical, operational and organizational aspects of this transformation, highlighting the proven methodology, governance model and lessons learned from over tens of successful customer pivots. This session is designed to help you confidently plan and execute your migration to the IDBS Cloud, as moving to SaaS is the option for the future.

  • 02:45 – 03:30 PM

    Interactive session: Making data work: IDBS Polar and the future of scientific intelligence

    Stuart Ward & Anirban Mudi, IDBS

    Customers are wanting to use their data more efficiently to lead to better decision-making and get products to market faster. IDBS Polar is designed to fit into a customer’s ecosystem making the transfer of data between systems and using modern technologies such as AI easy. In this presentation, IDBS’ data strategy and roadmap will be discussed and how this benefits delivering customer outcomes including getting data in and out of the platform and also using data captured in IDBS Polar by AI. Learning objectives: IDBS data strategy and how this aligns to customer and market outcomes, a further deep dive on the IDBS data strategy roadmap and proof of concepts.

  • 01:15 - 02:00 PM

    Introduction to Hackathon, overview of functionalities and expectations

    Satyalakshmi Oruganty, Lead Solutions Consultant, IDBS

    Introduction to stream, Hackathon rules, and an overview of the EVE template

  • 02:00 – 02:40 PM

    Hackathon planning

    Satyalakshmi Oruganty, Lead Solutions Consultant, IDBS

  • 02:40 – 03:45 PM

    Break

  • 03:45 – 05:30 PM

    Hackathon execution and build competition

    Satyalakshmi Oruganty, Lead Solutions Consultant, IDBS

    This session is a workflow building competition using a shared prompt, data, and the new EVE template

  • 05:30 – 06:00 PM

    Hackathon close out

    Satyalakshmi Oruganty, Lead Solutions Consultant, IDBS

  • 08:00 - 08:30 AM

    Breakfast

  • 08:30 - 09:30 AM

    Workflow wizardry: Best practices to accelerate your productivity

    Nick Fuller, Sylvia Muller, Matthew Kennedy

    Ready to take your workflows from functional to phenomenal? Join us for an insight-packed session where we’ll explore the art (and science) of building efficient, scalable and user-friendly workflows in the IDBS platform. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your existing processes, this session will equip you with practical tips, real-world examples and expert strategies to streamline operations, reduce errors and boost collaboration. Discover how to harness the full power of IDBS workflows—and leave with actionable ideas you can implement right away.

  • 09:30 - 10:15 AM

    Streamlining complex ligand binding assay workflows - integrating robotics with IDBS E-Workbook

    Shawn Fernando, Eisai

    A fully automated ligand binding assay workflow has been developed to address the complexity of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) metabolite quantitation, incorporating scalability and precision. Anchored in a custom informatics framework utilizing IDBS Advance Spreadsheets within the E-Workbook ecosystem, the workflow orchestrates sample dilution, immunodepletion, reagent preparation, and plate setup across Hamilton Vantage, KingFisher Apex, and Gyrolab xPand systems. A dynamically generated worklist and barcode-driven reagent tracking enable seamless execution, whether automated or manual. With just 5 µL of matrix, a single dilution enables simultaneous analysis of multiple analytes, reducing reagent consumption and enhancing comparability. Through the integration of informatics and automation, a multi-step process—often susceptible to human error and variability—has been transformed into a scalable and efficient procedure. The presentation will highlight the design and implementation of the robotics integration spreadsheet, with supporting context on assay format, instrumentation, and the informatics infrastructure that enables this workflow. This approach not only streamlines current workflows but lays the foundation for broader assay automation across biologics development.

  • 10:15 - 10:45 AM

    Coffee break

  • 10:45 - 11:30 AM

    IDBS breakout sessions

    1. From run to insight: Unlocking end-to-end workflow intelligence with IDBS | Bryce Fothergill & Kayla Moss 2. Unlocking Innovation: Using an MVP to Unblock Internal Funds | Len

  • 11:30 - 12:15 PM

    Bridging process knowledge and AI

    Marc Smith, IDBS

    As BioPharma organizations seek to accelerate drug development, bridging structured process knowledge with AI capabilities is becoming essential. This presentation explores how IDBS Polar and our newly launched Polar Control module enable a process-focused digital approach—capturing the evolution of parameters, specifications and design space decisions across the development lifecycle. By centralizing process, product and experimental data, Polar creates a structured foundation that not only streamlines drug development but also prepares development data for AI-driven applications like fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Join us to explore how integrating high-quality, contextualized data with AI techniques enables smarter, faster decision-making and paves the way for AI-driven process control.

  • 12:15 - 12:45 PM

    Closing remarks

  • 13:00 - 17:00 PM

    OPTIONAL: Meetings with IDBS teams

    Our IDBS teams are on standby for any meetings that customers would like to have. This includes Sales, Customer Success, Engineering, Quality, Product and more. Reach out to your account team to set it up.

  • 10:45 - 11:30 AM

    From run to insight: Unlocking end-to-end workflow intelligence with IDBS

    Bryce Fothergill & Kayla Moss, IDBS

    In today’s data-driven labs, the ability to seamlessly connect instruments, workflows and analytics is no longer a luxury - it’s a necessity. In this session, we’ll walk through a real-world, end-to-end workflow that demonstrates how the IDBS platform transforms chromatography data into actionable insights. Starting with data acquisition from Cytiva’s AKTA system via Unicorn, we’ll show how that data flows into the IDBS Data Backbone, is curated and contextualized in Polar spreadsheet workflows, and ultimately visualized in IDBS Insight dashboards. You’ll see how this integrated approach not only eliminates manual data wrangling but also enhances repeatability, compliance and decision-making across your organization. Whether you're a scientist, data manager or IT stakeholder, this session will give you a clear view of how IDBS is enabling smarter, faster science - one connected workflow at a time.

  • 10:45 - 11:30 AM

    Unlocking innovation: Using an MVP to unblock internal funds

    Leonard Sim, IDBS

    Discover how a minimum viable project (MVP) can be your secret weapon for unlocking internal funding and accelerating innovation. In this insightful talk, you'll learn how to use lean, focused prototypes to demonstrate ROI, reduce risk and gain stakeholder buy-in—fast. Drawing from real-world, anonymized examples of successful app builds, this session will showcase how MVPs have delivered measurable value across various industries. Whether you're navigating budget constraints or championing a new idea, this talk will equip you with practical strategies to turn vision into validated impact. Perfect for: Product managers, innovation leads, internal champions and anyone looking to drive change from within.

Registration for 2026 is open. Join us at the Seaport Hotel, Boston on May 18,th, 2026.

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