Special Events

Hyped for Science: Featured Talks

This session features three panel discussion presentations designed to broaden our thinking about a wide variety of topics in science, the business of science and innovation, and the application of laboratory automation in other scientific pursuits. (These sessions will be live-streamed from the Ignite Theater.)

Monday, February 7, 11:30 a.m. WomXn and the Path to Computer Sciences: Minding the Gender Gap
Monday, February 7, 1:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Raven Solomon Leads an SLAS Member Panel on Critical Diversity Issues
Monday, February 7, 4:30 p.m. AI in Labs: Improving Research, Products and a Look to the Future
Tuesday, February 8, 11:30 a.m. Startups 101: How to Get Started, What to Expect and What NOT to Expect!
Tuesday, February 8, 2:30 p.m. Funding Trends in Life Sciences: What Does the Investment Ecosystem Look Like?
Wednesday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. Emerging Trends in Digital Health: The Future of Healthcare

Poster Lightning Talks

Monday – Wednesday, February 7-9 in the Poster Theater: see schedule

The Poster Lightning Talk sessions will feature specially chosen poster presentations to be delivered from our new Poster Theater on the exhibition floor. Attendees can connect with the presenters at any time using the networking tool in the conference platform.

Presentation schedule coming soon.

Innovation Award: Sponsored by HighRes Biosolutions

Presentations Tuesday, February 8: BCEC Ballroom

Winner Announced: Wednesday, February 9

Innovation Award applicants’ abstracts have been pre-screened and reviewed by a panel of judges. (See more information about the SLAS Innovation Award.) All full-conference registrants are invited to attend the finalists’ presentations on Tuesday, February 8 in the BCEC Ballroom on Level 3. These presentations will also be live streamed.

The following finalists’ presentations will judged on:

Impact on life sciences and technology
Originality and creativity
Quality of the science
Oral presentation

A winner will be announced on February 9, immediately preceding the final keynote address.

SLAS Booth

Monday – Wednesday, February 7-9: open all exhibition hours

The SLAS booth is a must-visit when you head to the exhibition floor. You’ll find us right between the up and down escalators. Stop in! It’s a great place to meet someone for a conversation, recharge your batteries (your own and your device’s), browse the SLAS Job Boards, and more!

Here you can also meet with members of the SLAS Professional Team to find out how you can engage, network, find a mentor, get published, apply for awards and grants…and MORE!

The SLAS conference t-shirts are back! Stop by the booth at any time to pick up your SLAS t-shirt, compliments of Rhinostics . The SLAS2022 t-shirts are available to all full conference attendees, please bring your badge to pick up.

The new big glass box you’ll see in our booth will bring exciting streaming content to our hybrid audience. Stop by to see the livestream in action!

Here is the schedule of events for the SLAS Booth:

Career Connections: Mentoring Sessions and Job Boards
Mentoring sessions are available during the following hours. Click here to learn more .

Monday, February 7
10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
1:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 8
10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
1:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, February 9
10:30 – 12:00 p.m.

The SLAS Job Boards is THE place to search available positions, or to post an opening at your organization. Ask a member of the SLAS Professional Team to show you how to use the interactive kiosk to browse jobs by location, keyword and more. There is a discount for exhibiting companies to post open positions – stop by to learn more.

SLAS Journal Events
Meet the SLAS Editors in Chief Bob Campbell and Ed Chow to learn more about how to publish a manuscript, become a reviewer, get involved as a Special Issue Guest Editor, join the Editorial Board, discuss the future of this journal, or come by just to see the latest issue in print or online!

Monday, February 7
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Meet SLAS TECHNOLOGY Editor-in-Chief of Edward Kai-Hua Chow

Tuesday, February 8
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Meet SLAS DISCOVERY Editor-in-Chief Robert Campbell

Wednesday 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Maximize Your Impact: SLAS Journals Workshop

Join the Editors-in-Chief of SLAS DISCOVERY and SLAS TECHNOLOGY for a behind the scenes discussion of the publication process. Gather tips and tricks directly from journal editors, including best practices to help your research survive peer review. You will learn how to promote your research to maximize its impact and get the most out of your publications in an increasingly competitive research environment.

Networking Events

Monday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

SLAS Student and Early Career Professionals Mixer
Mingle with other young professionals and aspiring researchers in the friendly confines of the SLAS Booth in the Exhibition. Complimentary beverages and snacks are provided.

Irish Beer and Coffee Reception
Slainte! Be sure to stop in the SLAS Booth during the Monday reception to learn how you can win a trip to Dublin for SLAS Europe Conference and Exhibition in May, 2022.

Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Meet the SLAS Special Interest Group Chairs

SLAS has 14 Special Interest Groups, with engaged volunteers at the helm of each one. Stop by to meet with the Chairs and learn more about the SIG program.

Passport to Prizes Drawing
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.

Play and enter to win great prizes! Visit all participating exhibitors during exhibit hall hours and get your Passport validated. After all boxes are stamped, print your contact information on the back and drop it in the SLAS Booth - #1400. The drawing will be held at the SLAS Booth at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9; must be present to win.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Monday – Wednesday, February 7:00-9:00 p.m.: see schedule

Meet face-to-face with other attendees in your area of interest and expertise through the SLAS Special Interest Group (SIGs) Program. If you aren’t familiar with SLAS SIGs, or want a quick refresher, log into SLAS CONNECTED to visit your preferred interest group(s) now to get acquainted and then meet up at SLAS2022.

Tuesday Party: Sponsored by Hamilton

Tuesday, February 8: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

It’ll be winter in Boston but we’re hyped to share the best of Boston neighborhoods with conference attendees. No boots or mittens required--SLAS and Hamilton are bringing the neighborhoods to you!

Exhibition Hall Receptions

Monday, February 7: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 8: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Hype is great but we’ve reserved time to wind down at the end of the day with casual receptions in the exhibition on Monday and Tuesday, February 7-8. Join us as we recognize important SLAS contributors – journal and student poster awardees, SLAS Europe organizers, sponsors and more. The drinks are on us!

Pre-Conference Short Courses

Saturday, February 5: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday February 6: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

When three days isn’t enough and you want to make the most of your travel to Boston, consider a pre-conference Short Course, half-day and full-day intensive learning sessions on a single topic or technology to boost you’re your knowledge and skills fast. Short Courses incur an additional fee to attend. Popular courses do sell out!

Take a look at our line-up of Short Courses and register today.

Morning Fitness Classes

SLAS2022 will feature two unique fitness opportunities! You must register in advance for these activities. A deposit is required ($10/per event), but that deposit will be refunded to the original payment method within 30 days of the conference conclusion if you attend and check in onsite. If you DO NOT ATTEND, your deposit will not be refunded.

Monday February 7: 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. – BCEC Ballroom Foyer
Yoga Flow: All Levels (with Certified Instructor)

Yoga (all levels) – mats provided for this one-hour, morning yoga to get your day started on the right om.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Tuesday February 8: 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. – BCEC Ballroom Foyer
Functional Fitness Bootcamp: All Levels/Bodyweight (with Certified Instructor)

Get hyped to get your heart pumping with this one-hour boot camp class.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.