lab tour
Step inside ARUP Laboratories
Go behind the scenes at ARUP Laboratories’ Building 4 and see how one of the nation’s largest nonprofit reference laboratories uses automation, facility design, and technology to support high-volume testing and efficient laboratory operations.
Monday, April 12, 2027 | Afternoon
$50 | Separate add-on ticket required
Learn from a laboratory in action
Why attend a lab tour?
Conference sessions provide ideas. A lab tour gives you the opportunity to see those ideas in practice.
Step inside a working laboratory environment and get a firsthand look at the systems, technology, and workflows supporting complex laboratory operations.
Whether you’re interested in automation, facility design, workflow optimization, technology implementation, or preparing your lab for future growth, the ARUP Laboratories tour provides a perspective you simply can’t get in a conference room.
Tour benefits:
- Behind-the-scenes facility access
- Ideas for improving workflows and efficiency
- Real-world operational insights
- Exposure to advanced laboratory automation
- A closer look at facility design in action
- Networking in a smaller group environment
your 2027 lab tour
Explore ARUP Laboratories’ Building 4
Take a behind-the-scenes look at ARUP Laboratories’ Building 4, a 220,000-square-foot laboratory facility that opened in 2021.
During the tour, you’ll see how one of the nation’s largest nonprofit reference laboratories manages high-volume testing and moves specimens throughout the facility.
Beyond seeing the technology itself, the tour offers a firsthand look at how ARUP uses automation and thoughtful facility design to support efficient workflows, its people, and future growth.
Morning workshops
Winners will be honored at the 2027 event. Nomination details coming soon.
innovation at laboratory scale
What you’ll see
The ARUP Laboratories tour gives attendees an opportunity to explore several interconnected aspects of modern laboratory operations.
Automation & specimen movement
See how an extensive automated track, high-speed sorting, and specimen processing systems help move large volumes of specimens efficiently through the facility.
Laboratory workflow
Explore how technology and operational systems work together to support high-volume testing and efficient movement throughout the laboratory.
Storage & distribution
See technologies including ARUP’s sort-to-light distribution system and two-story robotic freezer, which can store more than two million specimens.
Facility design & future growth
Discover how ARUP has combined automation and facility design to support efficient workflows, its staff, and the organization’s continued growth.
“The lab tour was excellent. I loved the opportunity to see the unique setup and style at the ASU Biodesign Institute”
2026 Attendee Testimonial
See ideas in action
Why attendees love lab tours
One of the most valuable aspects of a lab tour is the opportunity to observe how other organizations solve challenges similar to those faced in your own laboratory.
Rather than simply hearing about automation, workflows, and operational efficiency, you’ll have the opportunity to see how these concepts come together inside a working laboratory facility.
You may leave with new ideas related to:
- Automation
- Workflow optimization
- Specimen movement
- Facility operations
- Technology implementation
- Laboratory design
- Operational efficiency
- Planning for future growth
Lab tour vs. workshops
How do you want to spend your afternoon?
Both workshops and the ARUP Laboratories tour are optional add-on experiences offered on the first day of the Leadership Summit.
Choose the ARUP Laboratories tour if you want to:
- See a working laboratory in operation
- Explore advanced automation and technology
- Observe laboratory workflows firsthand
- Gain facility and operational insights
- Experience behind-the-scenes access
Choose an afternoon workshop if you want to:
- Develop a specific skill
- Participate in interactive exercises
- Learn frameworks and tools
- Engage in instructor-led discussions
- Focus on professional development
Want both hands-on learning and a lab tour?
You can add a morning workshop to your schedule and then spend the afternoon touring ARUP Laboratories.
Morning workshops run from 9:00–11:15 AM, giving you the opportunity to combine two different learning experiences on the first day of the Summit.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. The ARUP Laboratories tour is an optional add-on experience and requires a separate ticket. The tour costs $50 per person.
The 2027 Leadership Summit lab tour will take place at ARUP Laboratories’ Building 4 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The 220,000-square-foot facility opened in 2021 and supports high-volume laboratory testing through extensive automation and advanced specimen processing systems.
The lab tour takes place during the afternoon of Monday, April 12, 2027, the first day of the Leadership Summit.
Yes, transportation is included. Specific transportation details will be provided to ticket holders approximately one week before the event.
Yes. You can attend one of the morning workshops from 9:00–11:15 AM and participate in the ARUP Laboratories tour that afternoon.
The lab tour overlaps with the afternoon workshop portion of the program, so you will need to choose between the ARUP tour and an afternoon workshop.
Yes. Lab tours are designed to provide a smaller-group, behind-the-scenes experience, so space is limited. We recommend purchasing your lab tour ticket as soon as possible in order to secure your spot.
Tour experiences can involve extended periods of standing or walking and may have facility-specific participation requirements.
Specific accessibility, safety, and participation information will be shared with registered tour attendees before the event.
go beyond the conference room
See laboratory innovation in action
Make the most of your first day at the Leadership Summit with a behind-the-scenes look inside ARUP Laboratories.
See advanced automation, specimen processing, workflow systems, and facility design working together at scale—and leave with a new perspective on what’s possible within your own laboratory.