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Alexandr Shafir

Alexandr Shafir | Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña-IQAC-CSIC

Biography

Research Scientist at CSIC. Coordinator of the BISi-Bonds research group at the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), focused on the development of innovative synthetic methodologies in the field of scalable pharmaceutical chemistry and electronic materials, with special emphasis on sustainability and process efficiency. Vice President of the Catalan Territorial Section of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry.

Sessions

16:40h

Roundtable | Side Events Laboratory and equipment Markets-Competitiveness

The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities

Alejandro Vallejo Técnicas de Laboratorio Magazine Manager Moderator

Jordi Oliver-Rodés Asociación Española de Laboratorios Independientes-AELI President Speaker

Irene Garcia Cano Facultad de Química Universidad de Barcelona-UB Vice Dean for Research Speaker

Alexandr Shafir Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña-IQAC-CSIC Research Group Coordinator Speaker

Sandra Pifarré Federación Empresarial Catalana del Sector Químico - FEDEQUIM (Panreac Química) Representant Speaker

Xavier Ruiz Peña Conformity Assessment APPLUS Global Managing Director Speaker

#AI, #chemistry, #future, #laboratory, #sustainability

2026-06-02 16:40 2026-06-02 17:40 Europe/Madrid The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities The roundtable will examine the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of the laboratory sector in Europe and globally, bringing together representatives from analytical, industrial, certification, and research laboratories, along with academic experts and professionals from the chemical sector. The discussion will address the impact of digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence on laboratory models, the evolution of professional profiles, and the new skills required. It will also explore sustainability, the circular economy, European competitiveness in relation to the U.S. and Asia, and the sector’s technological needs, such as data integration, traceability, and flexible automation. Finally, growth opportunities linked to biotechnology, healthcare, new materials, energy transition, and advanced data analysis will be explored, highlighting the role of laboratories as drivers of innovation and sustainable development. Industry Showcase

Tue 2

16:40h - 17:40h Industry Showcase Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation

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Alexandr Shafir

Biography

Sessions

The Laboratory of the Future: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities

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