October 18-20, 2026

Hyatt Regency Atlanta, GA

Driving Innovation in Lab Design, Construction & Operations

Collaborate. Innovate. Build for What’s Next

Laboratories and research facilities demand some of the most rigorous standards in planning, design, and construction—because excellence in science begins with excellence in infrastructure. Whether it’s a national laboratory, biotech or pharmaceutical R&D hub, hospital lab, or a university research and engineering facility, the shared mission is clear: to create and maintain world-class environments that support critical discovery and innovation.

The Labs & Research Facilities Summit convenes senior leaders in capital planning, facilities, design, and operations from the nation’s most prominent labs and R&D institutions. This invitation-only conference offers an intimate, collaborative setting where executives can share insights, tackle common challenges, and explore cutting-edge solutions that enhance the functionality, sustainability, and resilience of their facilities.

Unlike traditional industry events, this summit redefines the executive conference experience—focusing on meaningful connections, actionable takeaways, and peer-driven learning. With smaller, targeted sessions and a relaxed environment, attendees gain real value through in-depth conversations and lasting partnerships.

Join your peers in shaping the next generation of high-performance lab environments.

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The Summit Experience

Who Should attend

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

Agenda & Speakers

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Labs & Research Facilities Attendees

Registration for the Labs & Research Facilities Summit is complimentary for the heads of planning, design, and construction of US-based laboratories and research institutions and is subject to Opal Group’s verification and approval. Registration includes two nights of accommodation at the conference venue, conference-related meals, and networking activities.

Solution Provider Attendees

Practitioners and executives representing solution provider organizations must participate as sponsors. Sponsorship includes a turnkey booth space for productive business meetings.

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Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Atlanta

265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

For sponsorship, exhibition & speaking opportunities

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212-532-9898

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summits@opalgroup.net

I really enjoyed the presentations as well as the info we received from the vendors. It’s always great to get around like-minded people and see if there are ways to maximize efficiency.

Operations Project Manager | Design & Construction Assistant Project Manager – Houston Methodist Research Institute

This was a very informative and educational event. Great networking opportunity.

Director of Research Facilities – Texas Tech University

So far the best of these types of events I’ve attended. Great, relevant speakers. Perfect size event.

Executive Director, Facilities, Design & Construction – City of Hope