Lab of the future: From Proprietary Data to AI Models and Robotics Automation
Welcome to our Spring May 18th Workshop Series:
Connect with peers and learn from industry experts about the future of R&D informatics with integration of AI models and robotics automation.
Join us for lunch, networking, and an exceptional lineup of speakers, including leaders in AI, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and big pharma:
When:
10:00am – 1:00pm May 18th, 2026
Where:
300 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
Join Us at The Catalyst Restaurant HERE
Our Special Guest Speakers
“AI Robotics: Powering the Next Generation of Automated Laboratories”
Mr. Kepin Li, Founder & CEO, HintonAI
Seasoned business leader and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience across business operations, BD, M&A, strategic marketing, and IT. Holds an Executive MBA from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and is a DBA candidate at Singapore Management University.
He spent 15 years at General Electric in senior roles across GE Oil & Gas, GE China, and GE Security Asia Pacific, before serving as COO at Shanghai Roofteam Control Engineering and Global Vice President at Schneider Electric overseeing emerging market BD for low voltage products.
In 2024 he founded Hinton Artificial Intelligence Tech Co. in Shanghai, where he currently serves as CEO, focused on developing next-generation intelligent robots powered by AI.
“AI Accelerated Discovery of IND Candidates”
Li Xing, LexBio.ai
Dr. Li Xing is the founder and CEO of LexBio Therapeutics, a company specializing in AI-accelerated drug discovery. With nearly thirty years of industrial experience in pharmaceutical research, she focuses on computer modeling and machine learning. Prior to founding LexBio, Dr. Xing led the computational sciences function at WuXi AppTec, where she built the AI division from the ground up into a profitable business unit. Before her tenure at WuXi, she served as a principal investigator at Pfizer for more than fifteen years, inventing clinical candidates and mentoring postdoctoral researchers. Dr. Xing has authored over a hundred peer-reviewed journal articles and international patents, including more than thirty US-granted patents. She holds a Ph.D. in polymer science from University of Akron and earned double bachelor’s degrees in solid-state physics and computer technology from Tsinghua University.
“SimpleSchema for Data Integration: Neither Simple nor Easy”
Michael Braden, Lead SA, Schrodinger
Mike Braden is a Principal Solutions Architect at Schrödinger with over 12 years of experience in cheminformatics and 15+ years in computational chemistry and R&D. During his 8.5-year tenure at Schrödinger—and prior work at ChemAxon—he has focused on architecting robust systems to streamline data integration for scientific workflows.
Mike holds a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology from Purdue University. His diverse scientific background spans computational chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and assay development.
“https://scilligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Spring_rd_informatics_workshop_west-3-2-1.jpg AI Feature Demo and Roadmap”
Tony Yuan & Jason Hamm
https://scilligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Spring_rd_informatics_workshop_west-3-2-1.jpg AI team
Join Tony Yuan and Jason Hamm from the https://scilligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Spring_rd_informatics_workshop_west-3-2-1.jpg AI team for an inside look at our latest AI-powered features and what’s coming next. This session will walk through live demos of https://scilligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Spring_rd_informatics_workshop_west-3-2-1.jpg’s newest capabilities and offer a candid look at the roadmap ahead — giving you a first-hand look at how we’re continuing to build smarter, more intuitive tools for the scientific research community.
A final agenda will be emailed prior to the event. Lunch will be served for in-person attendees
Join Us at The Catalyst Restaurant HERE
After the Science, We Throw Darts. Scroll to Find Out.
Lab Coats Optional.
Fun Required.
You’re Invited: https://scilligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Spring_rd_informatics_workshop_west-3-2-1.jpg Team Reception — May 18 | Flight Club Boston
We work hard.
Tonight, we play harder.
On the evening of Monday, May 18, the https://scilligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Spring_rd_informatics_workshop_west-3-2-1.jpg US Boston team is heading to Flight Club Boston in the Seaport District — and we want you there with us.
Whether you’re coming straight from Bio-IT World or straight from your desk — come as you are, bring your competitive side, and get ready for a great night.
📍 Flight Club Boston — 60 Seaport Blvd, Suite 215
📅 Monday, May 18
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
See you on the oche. 🎯
