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LabVine Seasonal School: 2027
LabVine Seasonal School: 2027
From Reactive Management to Performance Certainty
From Data to Decision: Building Analytical Capability
Dates
20–21 April 2027
Time
14:00–17:30 UTC daily
Format
Virtual (Zoom)
Cost
Free
Schedule
Two days. Ten sessions.
Two days. Ten sessions.
Each day runs for 3.5 hours and is structured around a specific theme, combining expert presentations with facilitated workshops and structured reflection.
Day 1 — Tuesday, April 20
The Intellectual Case – Expose the Problem, Define the Standard
14:00–14:10
Opening and Welcome
14:10–15:00
The Keynote: The Cost of Reactivity
A high-tension, data-led opening that exposes the global capability gap in laboratory medicine.
15:10–16:30
The Case Signal Panel: Building the Standard
A laboratory leaders panel discussing how they moved from heroic effort to systemic capability.
16:40–17:30
The Day 1 Anchor: Why Bottlenecks Move
A deep dive into systems thinking, preparing the audience for Day 2’s practical frameworks.
Day 1 — Tuesday, April 20
The Intellectual Case – Expose the Problem, Define the Standard
14:00–14:10
Opening and Welcome
14:10–15:00
The Keynote: The Cost of Reactivity
A high-tension, data-led opening that exposes the global capability gap in laboratory medicine.
15:10–16:30
The Case Signal Panel: Building the Standard
A laboratory leaders panel discussing how they moved from heroic effort to systemic capability.
16:40–17:30
The Day 1 Anchor: Why Bottlenecks Move
A deep dive into systems thinking, preparing the audience for Day 2’s practical frameworks.
Day 2 — Wednesday, April 21
The Practical Case – Integrate, Converge, Convert
14:00–14:10
Opening and Welcome
14:10–14:20
The Recap & Alignment
A brief synthesis of Day 1’s core realizations.
14:20–15:20
The Framework Workshop – Designing Predictable Performance
A highly practical, interactive session breaking down the exact operational models used by high-performing laboratories.
15:20–15:30
Interactive Q&A
15:40–16:40
The Future State
How laboratories and suppliers must collaborate to build resilient systems, rather than just buying faster machines.
16:40–17:00
The Conversion Anchor: Closing remarks
Day 2 — Wednesday, April 21
The Practical Case – Integrate, Converge, Convert
14:00–14:10
Opening and Welcome
14:10–14:20
The Recap & Alignment
A brief synthesis of Day 1’s core realizations.
14:20–15:20
The Framework Workshop – Designing Predictable Performance
A highly practical, interactive session breaking down the exact operational models used by high-performing laboratories.
15:20–15:30
Interactive Q&A
15:40–16:40
The Future State
How laboratories and suppliers must collaborate to build resilient systems, rather than just buying faster machines.
16:40–17:00
The Conversion Anchor: Closing remarks
Speakers
Speakers to be announced.
We are assembling a panel of subject matter leaders with practical experience in laboratory transformation, performance improvement, and capability development. Speaker profiles will be published here as they are confirmed.
71
Hosted Speakers
9900+
Laboratory Professionals
113+
Countries
What Makes It Different
Not just a conference.
Free and global
Accessible to the laboratory community worldwide, removing barriers to participation.
Action-oriented
Participants leave clearer on what to do next, with structured frameworks for improvement.
Free and global
Accessible to the laboratory community worldwide, removing barriers to participation.
Practical
Real laboratory challenges, not abstract topic lists. Every session connects to your work.
Action-oriented
Participants leave clearer on what to do next, with structured frameworks for improvement.
Community-driven
Connect with laboratory professionals and leaders from around the world.
Practical
Real laboratory challenges, not abstract topic lists. Every session connects to your work.
Community-driven
Connect with laboratory professionals and leaders from around the world.
What Participants Can Expect
Designed around capability activation.
This is not just a conference where ideas are discussed and forgotten. Every session connects insight to action, giving you practical tools and frameworks to take back to your laboratory.
Register
Secure your place.
Secure your place.
Registration is free. Complete the form to receive your confirmation email with calendar invites and joining details for both days.
Awards
Best Speakers
Recognizing the voices that challenged thinking, inspired action, and delivered lasting impact. Meet our Best Speaker Award recipients, who represent excellence in global laboratory leadership and capability building.
Greg Khoury
WebContent | South Africa
For his presentation on, A Futures Studies Canvas to Choosing the Right Laboratory Technologies.
Sonja Strydom
Vitro Technology (PTY)Ltd
For her presentation, Predict to Protect – Mission Critical: AI-driven Maintenance Strategies for Critical Laboratory Infrastructure.
Dr. Zaid Naima
Lab Voice Media
For his presentation on The Human Side of Quality: Building Engaged Laboratory Teams for Sustainable Excellence.
Dr. Joanne Kamens
Culture Consultant and STEM
Career Coaching
For her presentation on Inclusive Management 101: Growing your managerial.
Cedrick LaFleur
LaFleur Leadership Institute
For his presentation on High-Performance Teams: Do you have what it takes?
Melissa T. Duong
Penn Medicine
For her presentation on Code Switching.
Louise Beretta-Venter
LTS Labvine
For her presentation on The Power of Soft Skills in a Laboratory Setting: Maximizing Results and Building Strong Teams.
Larry Trotter II
Inherent Security LLC
For his presentation on Mastering Cybersecurity in Healthcare: A Leadership Roadmap.
Santie van Niekerk
MiChem Dynamics (Pty) Ltd
For her presentation on the importance of a Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) and how to achieve it.
Angela Tomei Robinson
Medical Laboratory Scientist
For for her presentation on Laboratory Advocacy.
Fred Klören
Managing Consultant at LTS
For his presentation on Laboratory Performance Framework – Why Is It Important? How Does It Work? What Are the Benefits?
Zoe C. Brooks
Co-Founder and CEO at AWEsome Numbers Inc.
For her presentation on A Problem That Can Be Solved ONLY Through Digital Transformation.
“As a long-time manager, I continue to learn ways to meet the requirements of my responsibilities. These were probably the best speakers. An outstanding couple of days. It is so relevant to what we do as leaders. Thank you.”
“What we do locally has an impact globally.”
“Understanding laboratory networks, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement are pivotal in transforming effective laboratory medicine.”
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