NexusXp™ is Back!
After last year’s successful debut, the NexusXp pavilion returns to SLAS2026, with an even sharper focus on integrative automation, seamlessly connecting devices, platforms and people to advance scientific workflows.
And access is included for all full-conference registrants February 9-11, and all participants on Wednesday, February 11!
Why NexusXp? NexusXp combines Nexus, the Latin word for link or connection where multiple elements meet,
with the modern “Xp” to signify the “Xperience” of making that critical link or connection.
What's happening at SLAS2026:
- Front and center! Attendees won’t be able to miss the NexusXp pavilion, which will be at the front of the hall, centered between the escalators as you enter and exit the exhibition. It’ll be an energetic and welcoming space with a variety of content formats and activities plus receptions and coffee breaks.
- Collaborative Integration Showcases will demonstrate how labs can integrate various technology providers’ automation solutions. Each will have its unique story and case studies to showcase options that could work for you.
- Ginkgo Bioworks - Monday, Feb. 9, 1:00 p.m.
- ThermoFisher Scientific - Monday, Feb. 9, 3:00 p.m.
- Hamilton - Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:00 a.m.
- Greiner Bio-One - Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1:00 p.m.
- Flash Talks from BenchSci, Trilobio, Greiner Bio-One, bit.bio, Velsson, 10X Genomics and more!
- Three Panel Discussions including:
- Build, Buy or Modify: The High-Stakes Debate Defining the Modern Lab -- Monday, Feb. 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Bits, Bots & Brains: The Evolution of Data and Hardware Automation -- Tuesday, Feb. 10, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Beyond the Hype: Practical Implementation of AI Agents in the Laboratory -- Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Introducing NeXplorer: prize opportunities for participants! Plus refreshment breaks and reception gatherings each day!
Register today and head to the NexusXp interactive pavilion on the exhibition floor for the ultimate in collaborative, integrated lab automation! Designed to spark collaboration between vendors and researchers, NexusXp highlights real-world lab automation scenarios that blend hardware, software and human ingenuity. Identify your spot in the automation trajectory and build a plan to accelerate your research!
NexusXp Schedule at a Glance
- Register now for the full conference to get access to NexusXp all day, every day!
Start Your NexusXp Journey with Pre-Conference Short Courses
New content and format – Sunday, February 8!
An Introduction to the DMTA Cycle in Drug Discovery (half-day morning session)
- Fundamentals of lab automation
- Designing and implementing your first automated workflow
- A DMTA case study/panel discussion: What NOT to do
Advanced DMTA Strategies for the Modern Lab (half-day afternoon session)
- Optimizing the DMTA cycle with AI and machine learning
- Building the lab of the future
- Panel discussion: The future of drug discovery
View all Short Courses
Opportunities for Technology Providers!
To participate or sponsor an activity in the NexusXp pavilion in Boston, download the prospectus, email Linda Cohen or call +1-301-979-9524.
Download the 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus!
The People's Choice Award
Award announcement -- Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m.
The SLAS NexusXp People’s Choice Award recognizes the best integration showcase. The award is chosen by conference attendees and recognizes the highest level of integrative innovation and commitment to bringing their company’s products, services, and general ethos into the next phase of laboratory automation and connectivity.
Judging criteria included:
- Integration/Connectivity - Hardware/Software
- Novelty/Innovation/Impact
- Cost and Value, ROI
- Collaboration with Other Vendors
- Ease of Use/Adoption
