The Bio-AI Surgery
In a competitive biotech landscape, your team's unique scientific process is your greatest asset. While large-scale SaaS platforms provide an essential foundation, the true competitive edge is found in the strategic gaps they don't cover.
This session introduces "The Glassblower's Advantage": a strategic framework for accelerating discovery by building targeted, custom tools for your most critical workflows. We'll explore how modern AI has made it easier and more affordable than ever for labs to create bespoke software, gaining an advantage that simply cannot be bought off the shelf.
Join a group of your peers for a practical, strategic discussion, a live demo, and a few drinks in a classic London pub.
Who Should Attend?
This event is for the scientists, team leads, project managers, and directors who are tasked with driving innovation and efficiency in their labs. This is for you if:
You feel the financial pressure of expensive software licenses and are looking for more cost-effective, high-ROI solutions.
You're frustrated by the limitations of your off-the-shelf tools and wish you could build a perfect-fit solution for your team's unique science.
You see the promise of AI but are unsure how to move beyond the hype and implement practical, trustworthy tools in your lab.
You are responsible for your lab's digital strategy and are exploring new ways to de-risk projects and accelerate discovery.
What You Will Learn & See:
A Strategic Framework: An 'Identify, Pilot, Scale' method for developing custom tools that minimizes risk and guarantees value from the outset.
AI as Your Co-Pilot: Understand how to leverage AI not as a mysterious 'black box,' but as a practical tool to help define specifications and accelerate development.
Live Demo - From Hours to Minutes: We will demonstrate a working custom tool that turns a multi-hour manual assay data process (IC50/EC50 analysis) into a 30-second, fully auditable workflow.
Further Case Studies: We'll touch on other real-world examples, from modernizing legacy software interfaces to automating visual QC checks.
About the Host
Josi Livingston is the founder and principal consultant of Asae Biotechnology Consulting, where she specializes in AI-driven optimisation and digital transformation for the life sciences.
With over a decade of experience and a background as a chemical engineer, Josi has a proven track record of building and implementing impactful digital strategies. Through her key roles at industry-defining companies like Benchling, Synthace, and Riffyn, she has guided strategy and delivered solutions for clients ranging from innovative biotechs to Top-20 global pharmaceutical companies. Her expertise spans critical areas such as CMC, integrated drug discovery, and bioprocess development.
It was through these experiences that Josi identified the critical need for more agile, bespoke AI solutions that directly address labs' unique challenges, an insight that forms the foundation of The Bio-AI Surgery series. An engaging communicator, she excels at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for R&D leaders.
Agenda:
6:00 PM: Doors open for drinks & networking
7:00 PM: "The Glassblower's Advantage" talk, demo & case studies
7:30 PM: Open Q&A and further, ad-hoc 1:1 discussion
This is a free event, but RSVP is essential as space is strictly limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive discussion. You will be asked to confirm your spot after registration.