Discussions at the 12th edition of the PLA® Conference Europe 2025

The PLA® Conference is pleased to announce its 12th European edition, which will take place on 18 and 19 March 2025 in the city of Milan, Italy, at the Hotel NH Milano 2.

The conference is the place to be for anyone thinking of implementing, consolidating, integrating, simplifying digital processes in their labs, and improving data-driven decisions. Data, Processes, People, Technology, and Compliance are the backbone of the program of each edition.

A two-day event that includes:

– Plenary talks and panel discussions

from industry leaders who share their visions and use cases, explain their strategies for tackling a specific project and share their lessons learnt along the way.

– Product deep dive and Interactive  workshops

where our sponsors present their latest solutions and their subject matter experts share their experience and knowledge on specific topics.

– Networking at the Exhibition Hall

a true showcase with high-quality networking opportunities to gather in-depth information with colleagues, speakers, and vendors.

A unique opportunity only possible thanks to  the support of the PLA® partners. More than 60 solution and service providers sponsoring all editions around the globe since 2012.

The project was launched in Europe in 2012 with the aim of creating a platform for discussion that ensures a collaborative atmosphere between suppliers and visitors.

The PLA® conference program is intended for managers and executives from R&D, QC, OpEx, IT and QA departments in the bio/pharma, cosmetics, biotechnology, service labs, chemicals, consumer goods, food and beverage sectors.

In 2023, a long-standing project that had unfortunately been delayed by the pandemic was finally realised. The PLA® conferences are now present in Europe, India, and the United States. The 2023 editions proved to be strong and robust. The programs addressed the challenges of successfully implementing digital lab transformation initiatives. The discussions aimed to question some paradigms and encourage the shift from an application-centric mindset to a digital one,” comments Isabel Muñoz-Willery, Event Director at Paperless Lab Academy®

Free Registration now open

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Discussions at the 11th edition of the Paperless Lab Academy® Conference Europe

The PLA® Conference is pleased to announce its 11th European edition, which will take place on 12 and 13 March 2024 in the city of Milan, Italy, at the Hotel Meliá Milano.

The conference is the place to be for anyone thinking of implementing, consolidating, integrating, simplifying digital processes in their labs, and improving data-driven decisions. Data, Processes, People, Technology, and Compliance are the backbone of the program of each edition.

A two-day event that includes:

– Plenary talks and panel discussions

from industry leaders who share their visions and use cases, explain their strategies for tackling a specific project and share their lessons learnt along the way.

– Product deep dive workshops

where our sponsors present their latest solutions and their subject matter experts share their experience and knowledge on specific topics.

– Networking in the Exhibition Hall

a true showcase with high-quality networking opportunities to gather in-depth information with colleagues, speakers, and vendors.

– Deep Dive Workshops

to deepen knowledge on specific topics.

A unique opportunity that is only possible with the support of the PLA® partners. More than 60 solution and service providers sponsoring all editions around the globe.

The project was launched in Europe in 2012 with the aim of creating a platform for discussion that ensures a collaborative atmosphere between suppliers and visitors. The PLA conference program is intended for managers and executives from R&D, QC, OpEx, IT and QA departments in the bio/pharma, cosmetics, biotechnology, service labs, chemicals, consumer goods, food and beverage sectors.

In 2023, a long-standing project that had unfortunately been delayed by the pandemic was finally realised. The PLA® conferences are now present in Europe, India, and the United States. The 2023 editions proved to be strong and robust. The programs addressed the challenges of successfully implementing digital lab transformation initiatives. The discussions aimed to question some paradigms and encourage the shift from an application-centric mindset to a digital one,” comments Isabel Muñoz-Willery, Event Director at Paperless Lab Academy®

In 2024, the PLA® Conferences return with their 11th European edition, their 5th in India and their second in the USA.

Join the discussions!

L'articolo Press Release: PLA® Conference 2024 EUROPE proviene da NL42 | Paperless Lab Academy®.

The Paperless Lab Academy® project, launched in 2013 with the aim of creating an ideal learning platform for those thinking about consolidating, integrating, and simplifying scientific data management systems, is now the annual congress to attend to stay up to date about digital transformation of the laboratory and quality processes.

At Paperless Lab Academy®, we believe that discussions should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience. Therefore, we make sure that the sessions provide enough background knowledge and clear use cases for a good understanding and full benefit of the audience. For this reason, we look for stories about the implementation of lab informatics,

but most importantly, innovative approaches that we can share.

This 10th edition looks in more detail at the application of artificial intelligence in the GXP environment and cybersecurity in the life science industry, as well as the automation of QC processes and the projects of global implementation scale…

“I like participating in the PLA because I know I can anticipate what we will be discussing inmy company in the coming months” Head of Quality Control, European pharmaceutical company.

Last but not least, the Paperless Lab Academy® would not be possible without its partners, who support each edition and total more than 60 solution and service providers from all editions. They complement the programme with sponsored workshops where their subject matter experts share their knowledge and vision of the industry and present their latest solutions to address specific requirements.

“I am impressed by how the Paperless Lab Academy® event has grown year over year. It is for me an authoritative source of information that helps me stay current with market trends and anything that matters in the industry, not to mention the excellent networking opportunities. I found it particularly remarkable for the breadth of topics in the agenda and the quality of the presentations: I am very pleased to see that sessions provided by sponsors, far from being pure sales pitches, provided very useful context and insight on the industry and the market vendors’ ecosystem” Head of Global Laboratory Execution, Boehringer Ingelheim

Who benefits from the Paperless Lab Academy®

PLA is held annually and is aimed at directors and managers of research and development, operational excellence, quality, and IT departments in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, biotechnology, petrochemical, chemical, food and beverage, consumer goods and service laboratory markets.

About the Paperless Lab Academy®

The Paperless Lab Academy® is owned and organised by NL42 consulting, an independent consultancy whose services focus on the digitalisation of laboratory and quality processes. The team combines expertise, technical know-how, international networking in the laboratory informatics industry and a deep understanding of laboratory workflows

Registrations and programs are available www.paperlesslabacademy.com

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Among all the feedback from participants, visitors, exhibitors and speakers, the return to a face-to-face event was the most redundant and a certain atmosphere of fun and party was in the air over the 2 days, especially at the cocktail session where everyone could enjoy the very nice weather and location @Gran Hotel dino in Baveno on Lake Maggiore.

As promised, discussions on digital data management along the entire data lifecycle were on the agenda. As always, the Premium and Gold sponsors presented their latest solutions in their workshops.

See how it went !

See you at the #PLA2023Europe, April 18 & 19, 2023 – Lake Maggiore, Italy

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Zeta Farmaceutici Group is an Italian industrial business, comprising a group of companies, specialised in the development, production and distribution of medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and biocides. Zeta manufactures and sales its own-brand products. Additionally, Zeta offers contract manufacturing, industrial partnership with companies and groups in Italy and abroad.

Zeta  chooses NL42 to integrate expertise and domain knowledge into their digital project

In its digital transformation journey, Zeta has opted for integrating expertise and domain knowledge, trusting in external forces from NL42 Consulting. Along the journey Zeta has put together a dedicated and strong team which is quickly learning and becoming expert in quality and laboratory processes digitalisation.

The goals of the project were to bring the company quality processes to the next level, improve efficiency of organizational processes and visibility of cost associated to most QC related efforts.

From the initial phase of business process and IT infrastructure reviews, the project has been completely framed and priorities have been set for the different phases.

“It is remarkable how much has been accomplished in few years, considering the pandemic situation. We are confident to reach our timeline as expected thanks to the continuous professional support from Roberto Castelnovo and his team at NL42 Consulting” comments Mr. Andrea Nicolato, Qualified Person.

The team went through building up technical and user requirements and selection processes for each of the phases. Starting from Document Management System, following by Quality Management System, and now proceeding with the Laboratory data management systems

“ Personally, I have appreciated and learn from the pragmatic approach of NL42 when running a selection process. Today, I am also using it in other activities in my professional work” says Ms. Silvia Primon, Quality Control Manager.

For more information on NL42 services read more about ” let’s restart together”  

L'articolo Digital Transformation Journey in a growing pharmaceutical Italian company proviene da NL42 | Paperless Lab Academy®.

Think big, go small[er]! 

Discover what we have put down for you at the #PLA2022Europe:

Digital Data Management discussions at the live edition

We thank the Sponsors of this edition that make it possible

Free Registration to Visitors 

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AGQ Labs is a chemical technological center, with 25 years of experience. It offers solutions and services for agri-food, environmental, industrial, and mining sectors.

All Laboratories are accredited under ISO17025 and equipped with the most advanced technology. They specialise in developing robust and competitive analytical methods for each of every market they serve, along with strong focus on the corresponding local and international compliances requirements.

AGQ labs chooses NL42 to reach next level of standardisation and efficiency 

AGQ Labs is launching several initiatives for implementing their digital transformation strategy and reach their Lab 4.0 vision of the future. The scope is to streamline the complete production line, from sample reception to final results to the customer, and  to incorporate latest technologies and methodologies. It should ease remote processes like sample collection in the field. Additionally it should add speed and control along the data workflow.

“We believe this project will take us to higher level of standardisation and efficiency. it will empower fall our laboratories over the globe  in delivering best quality services to our customers. We are confident in going through this journey with the support of NL42 consulting. The ultimate goal of the journey is to reach paperless processes and benefit from the advantages that this brings in terms of performance and productivity, quality and compliance” says Antonio Belmonte Corporate Director of Production and Quality at AGQ Labs.

AGQ Labs, agqlabs.es deliver sustainable and scientifically backed solutions tailored to their customer needs though and extensive international network of laboratories and commercial offices.

With an organic growth of 20% per year, the AGQ Labs group has also acquired several laboratories in order to accelerate entry into new markets or to incorporate new analytical capabilities and technologies

From NL42 Consulting “we appreciate the trust AGQ Labs has placed on us and we are eager to reach the key milestones of this innovative project, working closely with the AGQ Labs project team” comments Roberto Castelnovo, CEO at NL42 Consulting.

For more information on NL42 services read more about ” let’s restart together”  

L'articolo AGQ Labs moves its data driven laboratories strategy to the next level proviene da NL42 | Paperless Lab Academy®.

While we are all missing the human interactions and the nice places to visit, that Live events provide, there is a certain list of benefits attending online events to be fair.

Not that we are pretending diminished the live experiences, yet looking for the positive side of the actual situation.

At the Paperless Lab Academy , when we recovered from the emotional impact of having to cancel the 2020 European edition last April and when we figured out how to manage the financial risks, we found the energy to reinvent ourselves and invest it into organising our very first online edition that by the way was our very first edition in India. I believe we get the best out of us when overcoming challenges.

This initiative requires the selection of a virtual event platform and as per any software selection, we applied our rules:

• SMART objectives ( Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)
• Clear requirements definition from user, business and technical point of view
• Request for proposal to provider and objective evaluation of their answers
• Demonstration fase
• Longterm Contractual commitment

By achieving the selection, implementation and validation of the best fit to purpose software, we ended up with a solution that could support the quality requirements and the reputation of the Paperless Lab Academy editions.

The outcome and the feedbacks of the first PLA virtual edition confirm that the experience is worth, marking the event in your agenda and make some time to benefit its content.

1) Benefit of attending the Paperless Lab Academy 2021 Europe online: Easy access to valuable content

The event platform offers  2 type access. Via browser on your desktop and by installing the App on your smartphone. the presentations are programmed so they go live as scheduled, and from then remain available till May 30 for all registrees.

Take the event in your pocket and tuned to through leaders and users presentations, sharing their expertise and experiences along 3 days congress.

2) Benefit of attending the Paperless Lab Academy 2021 Europe online:  The industry offering in your hand

More than 20 solution and services providers from the industry are sponsoring the edition and bringing their latest offering. above all, they bring an immense amount of knowledge and experience from the field. You’ll find none only the big international ones  but also the youngest companies presenting innovative dedicated solutions to your problems.

3) Benefit of attending the Paperless Lab Academy 2021 Europe online: Networking at your own pace

Within the virtual event platform they are multiple options to find the right persons to interact with.

Contact Speakers: While it might be more difficult to approach a great speaker at a coffee break, surrounded by a group of “fans” and “friends”, you can easily find him/her in the speaker list and introduce yourself via chat. I can ensure you they are eager to be contacted and have the opportunity to deep in their presentation. They too miss that interaction, and they will welcome you as never before.

Contact Sponsors: Reluctant to go by the booth in case an aggressive commercial takes you out the little time you have for the coffee break? no shame here, the booth are open anytime for you to access their brochure, product description, view some of their videos… but also contact their representative via chat and also via call when you feel ready and you’re eager to go back human interaction.

Contact Peers: the audience is composed like you of people from the manufacturing industry looking for engaging in high-level debates, learn from others, and refining their ideas. you can din them all in the community corner and contact them on 1o1 basis via chat. yet you can always engage to the whole audience by sharing your thought in the Activity Stream.

4) Benefit of attending the Paperless Lab Academy 2021 Europe online: Learning at your own pace

At the Paperless Lab Academy we aim for facilitating information, if there is one key benefit to remember is the possibility to view and review the multiple presentations that are running in the 3 days congress.  The event platform will remain open till May 30, 2021. so many opportunities to rewind that precise presentation you did not want to miss, that one that brings you so many reflexions, that one that stimulates you to go back to your team and start your digital journey.

Additionally, we had the opportunity to record great presentations for the edition we ran last december and were really glad to inform you that they have agreed to facilitate you access to it.

Beside the 3 day congress you’ll also find more presentations that have been rated top level at the last PLA2020IndiaProgram: Lloyd Colegrove, Mark Newton, Bob McDowall, Andreas Steinle, Sergio Nasi … from Down Chemicals, EliLilly, ISPE, Roche Diagnostics, Boehringer Ingelheim …

5) Benefit of attending the Paperless Lab Academy 2021 Europe online: build your own agenda

The virtual event platform allows you to mark the presentations, workshops you want to attend  and receive notifications, reminders from the App in your smartphone.

From the organisation we have also learn that a simple email at the beginning each day with the highlights of the agenda helps you to organise yourself and prioritise your attention. The slots are 30 min long: just enough to get quality time on the subject without loosing interest and get distracted from emails.

Discover the PLA2021 program

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2020 has introduced us to extremely challenging situations, to everyone in this planet. We’ve all been impacted in a way or another, some more severely, and we all remain profoundly sad. Yet, the situation was calling for action and we focused on alleviating the suffering when and where possible.

A lot of things happened, yet it has also been the opportunity to again adapt and look for moving forward with strong desire to reach a new “normal”.

This post is a positive look to what we´ve been able to achieve while overcoming emotional and financially the impact of the pandemic situation.

NL42 was created in 2012 with the intention to bring to our customers the decennial experience of its founders and help improving how the quality processes are implemented to achieve the goal of “paperless” activities. On this past 8 years, we´ve consolidated a reputation of wise experts with professional “savoir-faire” and care to details. We´ve developed a portfolio of independent consulting services and invest lot of energy and enthusiasm in the Academy

Paperless Projects Execution

We have been very fortunate to collaborate in various initiatives we have developed together with our customers  and partners.

The number of customers trusting our experience and knowledge has largely increased in the last years. We are pleased to know that customers have been able to start their digital transformation journey with us, they have implemented critical systems and validated them. We are pleased they have chosen us to support them during this journey.

In order to support all these initiatives, we have worked hard to streamline also our processes with the acquisition of an “end-to-end” solution to support all our activities. The automation of these tasks has allowed us to be more reliable and timelier in providing you our services.

During 2020, we have made a large investment to develop a Quality Management System and we are pleased to inform you that we have achieved the ISO9001 accreditation just few weeks ago. We believe this is an additional demonstration of our continuous commitment to deliver always better services to our customers

The NL42 Team is growing

We have always believed in building a flexible working environment to provide the best services to our customers. At the same time, it was very important to ensure that sufficient resources were available to deliver the best projects. We are working with a series of great partners and, despite the difficult circumstances, we decided to expand the NL42 team.

As some of you already know NL42 stands for “New Life for Two”, and this is how this personal initiative started.  Yet the team is growing as we decided to sacrify management incomes rather than employees and partners.

We’re glad to introduce you to:

Alida Manchado Gonzalez has joined NL42 as Junior Project Manager during this year and helped us in very strategic projects with customers. She has also taken the role of Quality Assurance Manager and led us to a successful ISO certification supported by a complete paperless Quality Management System.

Alida has a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Navarre, Spain. She also has a master’s degree in research, development and innovation in medicine. Alida is Based in Alicante, Spain.

Giulia Mussi, co-founder at Impronta Digitale, a Web agency based in Milan, is a key asset for NL42 : since 2018, she collaborates in all related digital marketing projects supporting the Paperless Lab Academy initiatives and the event management.

Bharti Khanna, founder director at Amarant LifeSciences Pvt. Ltd based in Delhi, India is our key local partner for the management and organisation of the Paperless Lab Academy^® editions in India.

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The Paperless Lab Academy^® is expanding geographically and proposing more initiatives

NL42 is the organiser of the Paperless Lab Academy^®, an initiative started 8 years ago as a European congress that has grown along the editions as a platform where to find information about scientific data management, automation and digitisation of laboratory and quality processes, amongst other related topics.

A lot of companies have joined the PLA, as sponsors and also as visitors. More than 50 companies have chosen PLA as a trusted platform to promote their products. More than 1,500 people have joined the PLA initiatives: Event, Training courses and Webinar ( see Academy Webinars Program)

The PLA network is growing every day at 360 degrees, more companies that own laboratories are reaching out for information while new innovative providers are looking for being visible to our increasing PLA Community. Last but not least, this would not be possible without the golden contribution of the PLA speakers at the Event editions and webinar sessions.

The impact of the pandemic situation to the event organiser industry has been really strong and we had to run a quick and decisive risk management for our PLA2020 European edition that was planned by April 2020.

While postponing the European edition to 2021 thanks to the support of the 30 providers that were confirmed to 2020, we invested time and energy in learning quickly how to reach the same quality standards through a virtual approach.

We have just concluded our first virtual event, the first edition of the Paperless Lab Academy^® in India, which was planned by November 2020. Even if it has been a virtual event with the limitation in networking that we all know, the satisfaction survey has confirmed the relevance of its program which has been extremely welcome by the Indian industry.

We are now looking forward to 2021 edition in Hyderabad to return to live events

We are now working hard to ensure we can join you in April 2021 for the new edition of the congress.

We really wish that you too, out of this pandemic situation, have some positive news to share and have identified new opportunities at personal and profesional levels.

Thanks to our partners and customers for remaining close to us.

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ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

In order to support all our initiatives, consultancy services and Paperless Lab Academy management, we have worked hard to streamline also our processes with the acquisition of an “end-to-end” solution to support all our activities.

The automation of these tasks has allowed us to be more reliable and timelier in providing you our services.

During 2020, we have made a large investment to develop a Quality Management System and we are pleased to inform you that we have achieved the ISO9001 accreditation just few weeks ago.

We have applied the principles we aim to support our customers with and have implemented and validated our full set of processes completely digitalised. Funny enough we had some hard time to find a suitable company that accepted our processes were fully paperless.

We believe this is an additional demonstration of our continuous commitment to deliver always better services to our customers

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