Lab Design is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Lab Design Conference, taking place May 11-14 in Orlando, FL. Educational sessions will be held on May 12-13. This premier event brings together everyone involved in lab facility design, construction, renovation, and optimization—this includes lab planners, architects, engineers, builders, equipment and furniture providers, and the end users who bring these spaces to life. Our program features a mix of introductory and advanced sessions, and all presentations must be strictly non-commercial.

We invite industry experts to join our speaker faculty and present their insights to an audience of engaged lab professionals. We are seeking interactive sessions that engage the audience and encourage participation, as well as presentations that provide practical takeaways and serve as valuable reference material for attendees working on their own lab projects.

We are particularly looking for presentation proposals that incorporate the following:

• HSW content (75% of the presentation content must address the health, safety, and welfare of the building user group)
• Renovating or upgrading an existing lab space
• Lab components—flooring, lighting, casework, etc.
• Lessons learned and cautionary tales
• People-centric design and best practices strategies
• Automation, AI, future technology
• Lab end user representatives—lab managers, facility owners, bench scientists

View the 2025 conference program for more information about our educational sessions and AIA continuing education credit: https://2025.labdesignconference.com/agenda

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