2026 SPEAKERS

Yousef Baioumy is a laboratory automation professional with a passion for bridging the gap between science and technology. With a background in automating complex workflows, integrating cutting-edge instrumentation, and streamlining data-driven processes, Yousef helps labs increase...

Dia Barakat is the Director of Laboratory Services at Riverview Health. He holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and is a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. With over 24 years of experience in healthcare, Dia is dedicated to reducing costs, eliminating ...

20+ years as an automation engineer / scientist in the field of early drug discovery executing lead discovery (uHTS), lead evaluation (SAR/SLR), lead profiling (ADME-Tox) and sample management operations. Currently a Scientific Director, Head of Core Automation, responsible for automation and...

Scott Hanton is the Editorial Director of Lab Manager. He spent 30 years as a research chemist, lab manager, and business leader at Air Products and Intertek. He earned a BS in chemistry from Michigan State University and a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott...

Billy Jun is a Product Manager at Roche where he designs and implements global data pipelines connecting laboratory instruments to digital platforms. He holds an MBA and a B.S. in Biomedical Electronics and leads efforts in data engineering, governance and lifecycle management. With expertise...