‘Laboratories in the Chemicals Industry’ Conference Stream to Take Place at L.A.B. 2007

Leipzig, Germany, April 10 2007 – L.A.B., a biennial exhibition, is taking place at ExCel International Conference and Exhibition Centre in the heart of London, UK, from 2 – 4 October 2007. During L.A.B., industry specific conference streams will be presented by chairs and keynote speakers from world-class companies and institutions. The chemical conference stream will focus on topics of particular interest to laboratories within the chemical industry, providing attendees with scientific technical content, ways of improving processes and increasing efficiency, and strategic thinking. 

 

Andrew Ladds, SCI’s Chief Executive since March 2005, will be joined by a number of industry specialists who will lead the day-long programme on October 2 2007, which will focus on a range of topical industry areas including:

 

·         A flow-based approach to synthetic chemistry

·          Key elements of sampling in chemical analysis, process monitoring and quality control

·          Fibre optic spectroscopy and industrial process control

·          Strategies for the design and use of high-throughput automation

·          ELNs and laboratory informatics in the chemicals industry

·          Case Study: Streamlining catalyst preparation

·           ‘Green Chemistry’ and sustainable process and product development

·           Recent advances in crystallization technology

 

Within the programme, delegates have the opportunity to visit the exhibition itself, making direct contact with leading international manufacturers.

 

“As news of L.A.B. spreads, it is reassuring to see that it is quickly gaining a reputation as a credible new European based event, with a great deal of interest already gained from exhibitors and visitors from around the world. The ‘Laboratories in the Chemicals Industry’ conference stream, led by Andrew, is tailored to specific issues currently being debated within the chemicals industry, and is designed to educate and provoke debate with leading industry professionals. We are expecting around 250 attendees and are already receiving queries from expectant visitors,” says Silvana Kuerschner, L.A.B. Project Director.

 

To guarantee a place on the ‘Laboratories in the Chemical Industry’ conference stream, or for more information, visit www.lab-uk.co.uk/conference. Participants who register before August 15 will pay just £75 for the full day’s programme. For more information about L.A.B. – the trade fair and conference devoted to analysis, bio and laboratory equipment in the UK – please go online to www.lab-uk.co.uk, contact Leipziger Messe on +49 341 678 1211 or Email info@lab-uk.co.uk.