Steven Das | Chief Laboratory Officer
Bon Secours Mercy Health

Steven Das, Chief Laboratory Officer, Bon Secours Mercy Health

Steven Das, PhD, MBA, Six Sigma Master Black Belt Steven Das is a visionary healthcare executive and thought leader in laboratory medicine, serving as Chief Laboratory Officer and President of the Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Bon Secours Mercy Health. With extensive leadership experience ranging from being an entrepreneur and owner in starting business to leading in start-ups, multi-state non-profit as well as for profit (Fortune 500) companies, and private equity based companies responsible over several international institutions, Steven is passionate about transforming laboratory medicine through innovation, technology, operational excellence, and leadership development. His PhD in Organizational Behavior fuels his passion for defining a compelling vision and mission, developing high-performing organizations, and cultivating the next generation of healthcare leaders. His MBA in Finance and Corporate Strategy provides a strong foundation for developing strategic growth initiatives that are not only innovative, but also financially sustainable. And as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Steven is deeply committed to continuous improvement, disciplined problem-solving, and creating sustainable operational excellence. Throughout his career, Steven has championed the integration of digital technologies, automation, connected systems, and data-driven insights to transform laboratory operations. His strategic leadership focuses on connecting technology and people to create more efficient workflows, improve quality, strengthen the workforce, and ultimately enhance patient care.  As a speaker at Future Labs Live USA 2026 – DIGITAL. AUTOMATED. CONNECTED., Steven will share his perspective on the future of laboratory medicine and the leadership, organizational, and strategic imperatives required to successfully navigate an increasingly digital and interconnected healthcare environment. Drawing on his experience, Steven will explore how laboratory leaders can harness technology while simultaneously developing their people, strengthening their organizations, and building sustainable models.

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Day 2: 29th October @ 10:20

Keynote Panel: The Intelligent Laboratory: Orchestrating AI to Drive Strategic Growth and Scientific Excellence

It is no longer about if AI should be used, but how to orchestrate it across an enterprise to deliver measurable value. This panel brings together visionaries who are successfully moving beyond small-scale experiments to build a ‘data-first’ culture that fuels innovation, ensures regulatory compliance, and accelerates time-to-market.

  • How do we shift the organizational mindset to see it as a trusted co-pilot that empowers our senior scientists to do their best work?
  • What are the use cases, such as predictive maintenance or AI-driven protocol optimization, that are delivering the most significant ROI for US labs today?
  • With the rise of Agentic AI, how should lab leaders manage the transition to more autonomous workflows while maintaining human oversight?
  • How can we design governance and compliance frameworks that don't just manage risk but actually act as an enabler for faster, safer AI adoption?
last published: 23/Oct/26 16:59 GMT

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