# SLAS Sample Management Symposium

- Dates: 21 October 2026 to 22 October 2026
- Location: Genentech, South San Francisco, United States
- Address: 401 DNA Way Building 21 South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Organiser: Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The SLAS 2026 Sample Management Symposium is an event hosted at Genentech that brings together sample managers and technology providers to discuss best practices, digital innovation, and current trends related to research facilities, including biospecimens and data analysis. The symposium addresses current topics and challenges in sample management.

## Who attends

will bring together sample managers and technology providers to discuss best practices, digital innovation, current trends and topics related to the expansion and demands of research facilities

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2026-sample-management-symposium/)
- [Registration](https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2026-sample-management-symposium/register/)
- [Agenda](https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2026-sample-management-symposium/schedule-at-a-glance/)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Kristen Nailor, Senior Principal Scientific Manager, Genentech
- Brenda Li-Johnson, Associate Director UP Discovery Sample Management, GSK
- Andrew Napper, Executive Director, Head of Automation and Analytical Technologies, BMS
- Gustavo de Oliviera, Biorepository Site Manager, Azenta Life Sciences
- James Craven, Chief Commercial Officer, Simplicis
- Thomas Frech, MS

## Sponsors and partners

- Sapio Sciences
- Cenevo
- Scigilian
- ThermoFisher
- Roylan Developments
- Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
- Labman

## Ticket pricing

USD 25 to 795

## Where to stay

- **La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport N**: 400 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/s-san-francisco-california/la-quinta-san-francisco-airport-north/overview)
  - Phone: +1 650-583-2223
- **Ramada Limited San Francisco Airport North**: 530 m from the venue, 721 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/south-san-francisco-california/ramada-limited-and-suites-san-francisco-airport/overview)
  - Phone: +1 650-583-7300
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites**: 590 m from the venue, 127 West Harris Avenue, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/sfofa)
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport**: 610 m from the venue, 250 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfosoes-embassy-suites-san-francisco-airport/)
  - Phone: +1 650-589-3400
- **Hotel Focus SFO**: 640 m from the venue
- **Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport**: 640 m from the venue, 300 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfohhhx-hampton-san-francisco-airport/)
  - Phone: +1 650-876-0200
- **Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North**: 770 m from the venue, 550 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfohtht-home2-suites-san-francisco-airport-north/)
  - Phone: +1 650-822-1000
- **Park Pointe Hotel**: 790 m from the venue, 245 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://parkpointehotel.com/)

## What people are saying

- [SLAS 2026 Sample Management Symposium](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrBgxI650Y4)

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