October 21-22, 2026
Genentech
South San Francisco, CA, USA
October 21-22, 2026
Genentech
South San Francisco, CA, USA
Genentech Building 21 | South San Francisco
401 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Save the date for the SLAS 2026 Sample Management Symposium hosted at Genentech that will bring together sample managers and technology providers to discuss best practices, digital innovation, current trends and topics related to the expansion and demands of research facilities, including biospecimens, data analysis and more. Each year’s symposium program is unique and will address current topics and challenges.

Registration opens Monday, November 3, 2025.

Abstract submissions open Monday, November 3, 2025.
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Call for Abstracts Opens:
Monday, November 3, 2025
Sponsorship Prospectus Available:
Monday, November 3, 2025
Registration Opens:
Monday, November 3, 2025
Podium and Poster Abstract Submission Deadline:
Monday, September 7, 2026
Kristen Nailor, Senior Principal Scientific Manager (Genentech)
Brenda Li-Johnson, PhD, Associate Director UP Discovery Sample Management (GSK)
Andrew Napper, PhD, Executive Director, Head of Automation and Analytical Technologies (BMS)
Gustavo de Oliviera, Biorepository Site Manager (Azenta Life Sciences)
James Craven, Chief Commercial Officer (Simplicis)
Thomas Frech, MS
Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
1301 West 22nd Street, Suite 708
Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA
US Toll-Free: 877.990.SLAS (7527)
International: +1.630.256.SLAS (7527)
Director, Global Events & Corporate Partnerships
Amy Wilkinson, CMP, DES
awilkinson@slas.org
Marketing Communications Manager
Devin Stone, MS
dstone@slas.org
Interim Scientific Director
Emily Yamasaki, PhD
eyamasaki@slas.org
Senior Sales Manager – Exhibits and Sponsorships
Linda Cohen
slassymposia@discoversb.com
Program Manager
Stephanie Salerno, PhD
ssalerno@slas.org