Labs and Research Facilities Summit 2018

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Hotel Information
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Labs and research facilities have some of the most stringent building product requirements due to the nature of their business. From national labs, to pharma and biotech R&D facilities to hospital labs and university research facilities, all have the common goal of building and maintaining the highest of quality facilities.

The Labs and Research Facilities Summit brings together the heads of capital planning and facilities from the largest labs and R&D facilities in the US. It is an invitation-only meeting providing a relaxed and intimate yet effective platform for knowledge exchange, sharing best practices and learning about the most innovative solutions for your facilities.

Labs and Research Facilities Summit has transformed the executive conference experience. Unlike other industry events, this meeting is smaller in nature and allows you the real opportunity to build solid relationships and partnerships. The all-inclusive meeting provides an intimate setting and creates a highly effective channel for true collaboration. We look forward to having you join us!

1:00pm	Registration Opens
3:30pm	Workshop: Intro to WELL Mara Baum, Sustainable Design Leader, Health + Wellness, HOK
6:00pm	Cocktail Reception
7:00pm	Opening Keynote
8:00pm	Dinner Reception

7:15pm	Breakfast & Itinerary Pick-Up
8:00am	Conference Session
8:55am	One-on-One Meetings
10:30am	Conference Session
11:25am	One-on-One Meetings
12:55pm	Luncheon
1:55pm	Conference Session
2:50pm	One-on-One Meetings
4:25pm	Conference Session
5:15pm	One-on-One Meetings & Reception

7:30am	Breakfast
8:00am	Conference Session
8:55am	One-on-One Meetings
10:30am	Conference Session
11:25am	Roundtables
12:15pm	Summit Concludes

Green Valley Ranch Resort

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV, USA

Overlooking the Las Vegas Valley, this upscale retreat is set on eight acres of gardens with its own Cabernet vineyard. The Spa at Green Valley Ranch offers a menu of European-inspired treatments, a salon, a fitness center, a lap pool, and a movement studio. A wide array of restaurants, a 10-screen movie theater, a video arcade, a shopping district, an “ultra-lounge” by nightclub impresario Rande Gerber, and a 2,000-seat amphitheater are additional highlights. Scheduled shuttle service is available to McCarran International Airport. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel. This Mediterranean-inspired resort sits on 8 manicured acres, 8 miles from the bustle of the Las Vegas Strip.

The Labs & Research Facilities Summit is an invitation-only meeting for the directors of research, facilities and design from the largest labs and research facilities in the nation. Registrations are complimentary for qualified participants and include 2 nights of accommodations, meals, networking functions and participation in the full conference program.

Solution providers are able to attend through sponsorship. Categories are limited to two companies. To learn more about participating, please contact summits@opalgroup.net

Topics Will Include

Adaptability for Ever-Changing Research Needs
Design Innovation
Emergency Preparedness
Security & Biometrics
Design Flow
Temperature Control Rooms
Vibration Control
Reducing Energy Costs
Renovations & Modernizations
Shared Spaces
Material Transparency
Facility Accessibility
End-User Needs & Expectations
…And much more to be announced!

Industry Representation
Testimonials

Attendees have requested to meet with companies in the following categories:

Acoustical
Air Flow Controls
Animal Housing-Vivaria
Aquatic Housing Systems
Architectural Design
Asset Management
Biocontainment Facilities
Building Commissioning
Building Controls
Building Controls-Systems
Building Systems
Casework
Civil Engineering
Cleanrooms
Construction Management
Cost Estimating
Design Build
Electrical Engineering
Energy Management
Environmental
Ergonomics
Facilities Management
Fume Hoods
Furniture And Fixtures
HVAC
Interior Design
Interior Finishes
Laboratory Safety
Landscape-Landscape Design
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Systems
Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing
Monitoring Systems
Nanotechnology Labs
Space-Asset Utilization
Structural Engineering
Technologies And Systems
Ventilated Containment Systems
Ventilation Systems
Vivarium
Wind Engineer

Very well organized. Really enjoyed the mixture and variety of formats for presentations. Architect

Carrier Johnson + Culture

Event was very intimate, which allowed for more substantive discussions and developing better relationships than at a big conference. CEO, Division of School Facilities

New York City Department of Education (NY)

This is my fourth time to attend and I continue to believe these events are valuable. The opportunity to hear a variety of speakers inspires new thinking. Meeting one-on-one with people who are really knowledgeable about their products, in one place, is convenient and efficient. Holding these events in nice, interesting venues gives the chance to relax as well. Vice President, Specifications Manager

FKP Architects

As always, very good. Professional set up and venue. Very good speaker presentations – topics and presentations. Vice President

Cannon Design

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