Day One
7:45 am Check in & Coffee + Light Breakfast
8:45 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Selecting & Integrating the Ideal Technology for Desired Portfolio Outcomes
9:00 am Assessing the Advantages & Disadvantages for Different Spatial Technologies for Optimal Portfolio Outcomes
Synopsis
- Delving into the diverse landscape of spatial technologies to understand the different unique functionalities and applications
- Understanding software solutions to their capabilities for data analysis
- Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses in accuracy, scalability, and data integration to help in selecting the ideal technology for achieving portfolio goals
9:30 am Comparing Spatial Transcriptomics Technologies to Understand Pros, Cons, & the Potential Information Gain
Synopsis
- Evaluating multiple technologies for spatial transcriptomics
- Exploring the benefits of conducting comparative analyses to maximize information gain in spatial transcriptomic studies
- Analysing the pros and cons of various spatial technologies for data quality, cost effectiveness, and interpretability
10:00 am Speed Networking
Synopsis
Bump elbows with your fellow spatial leaders! This is your opportunity to network and forge new contacts with peers in the industry. Join speed networking to meet a broad spectrum of attendees at the summit, and exchange details to catch up later in the event.
10:30 am Morning Break
11:00 am Interactive Group Discussion: Effectively Integrating Technology with Workflows for the First Time
Synopsis
- Building solid internal infrastructure for successful technology integration, ensuring a smooth transition into new workflows
- Discovering efficient strategies for acquiring and utilising images to ensure high throughput outcomes
- Allocating the appropriate amount of resources to maximise efficacy in outputs
Harnessing Spatial Biology to Uncover Biological Relationships & Mechanisms Within Cells & Tissues
11:45 am Leveraging Spatial Technology to Improve Understanding of Modes of Action
Synopsis
- Exploring how spatial technology can be utilised to deeper understand the mode of action behind biological processes
- Examining different applications and methodologies that enable precise investigation and analysis of mode of action
- Showcasing the transformative impact of spatial technology in revealing and visualizing mode of action to unravel complex biological pathways
12:15 pm Lunch Break & Networking
1:15 pm Translating Lessons from Spatial Technology Applications in Neuroscience
Synopsis
- Showcasing the application of spatial technology in neuroscience research to uncover the spatial organisation of brain regions and cellular interactions
- Overcoming limitations of attaining samples, considerations related to resolution, accuracy, and data interpretation
- Investigating the potential synergies between methodologies in neuroscience and other disease areas in developing methodologies and analytical tools
1:45 pm Using Spatial Biology Technologies To Gain Insights Into Disease Mechanisms
Synopsis
- Using spatial biology outputs to unravel pathways involved in rare placental disease
- Unveiling the wealth of data generated by spatial biology techniques towards biomarker identification for diagnosis and potential treatment
2:15 pm Afternoon Break & Networking
2:45 pm Session Reserved for Ultivue
3:15 pm Harnessing Spatial Biology Insights to Guide Product Development
Synopsis
- Maximising product development potential by utilising spatial biology outputs to unlock innovative pathways
- Unveiling the wealth of data generated by spatial biology techniques and harnessing it to make informed decisions driving product development
- Leveraging spatial biology insights to streamline decision-making processes, accelerating and refining product development strategies for greater efficiency and success
3:45 pm Panel Discussion: Empowering Early Pipeline Innovations through Spatial Biology Techniques
Synopsis
- Leveraging spatial biology methodologies to identify and validate novel targets in the early stages of the pipeline
- Applying spatial biology to identify and characterise potential biomarkers to accelerate their integration into early stage development
- Incorporating spatial biology approaches for preclinical studies to facilitate a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms and treatment responses early in the development process