Workshops
Go beyond the sessions
Take a deeper dive into the challenges you face every day with interactive, expert-led workshops designed for laboratory leaders.
Choose from three morning and three afternoon workshops focused on practical skills and strategies you can put to work right away.
Monday, April 12, 2027
Morning: 9:00-11:15 AM | Afternoon: 1:30-3:45 PM
$189 per workshop | Separate add-on ticket required
Interactive learning designed for action
Why attend a workshop?
Conference sessions give you new ideas. Workshops give you the time and space to put those ideas into practice.
These smaller, highly interactive experiences allow you to explore a topic in greater depth, work through realistic challenges, ask questions, learn alongside peers, and leave with tools and frameworks you can apply within your own organization.
Workshop benefits:
- Small-group learning environment
- Direct access to expert instructors
- Interactive activities and exercises
- Peer discussion and collaboration
- Practical tools and frameworks
- Actionable takeaways
build the experience that works for you
Customize your first day
With morning and afternoon add-on options, you can shape the first day of the Leadership Summit around your interests and professional goals.
Start with your choice of three morning workshops. In the afternoon, choose from three additional workshops or a behind-the-scenes tour of ARUP Laboratories. Then, come together with the full Summit community at the evening Welcome Reception.
Morning
9:00-11:15 AM
Choose from 3 workshops
Afternoon
1:30-3:45 PM
Choose from 3 workshops
OR
ARUP Laboratories Lab Tour
evening
Attendee Kickoff Session & Welcome Reception
BUILT AROUND REAL CHALLENGES
Topics we’ve explored in previous years
Practical skills for laboratory leaders
Previous Leadership Summit workshops have focused on highly relevant leadership, safety, operational, and professional development topics, including:
Leadership & change management
Helping leaders navigate organizational change, improve communication, and strengthen team performance.
Hiring, onboarding & workforce development
Building stronger teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and employee development strategies.
Laboratory safety leadership
Applying risk assessment methods, improving safety communication, and building stronger safety cultures.
Artificial intelligence in laboratories
Exploring practical AI applications, data readiness, workflow optimization, and implementation strategies.
Compliance & regulatory readiness
Strengthening quality systems, improving compliance practices, and reducing organizational risk.
Authority, influence & leadership effectiveness
Developing leadership skills that improve engagement, accountability, and team performance.
Please note: Examples are based on previous Leadership Summit workshops and are intended to illustrate the types of topics attendees can expect. Workshop offerings vary each year.
Customize your Summit experience
Workshops vs. lab tour
The Leadership Summit offers both workshops and a laboratory tour as optional add-on experiences.
Both take place on the first day of the event and are designed to provide deeper learning opportunities beyond the main conference program.
Workshops
Best for attendees who want:
- Skill development
- Interactive learning
- Practical tools and frameworks
- Instructor-led discussion
- Professional development
Lab Tour
Best for attendees who want:
- Behind-the-scenes access
- Real-world facility insights
- Operational best practices
- Facility design and workflow ideas
- Peer networking in smaller groups
Important scheduling note: The afternoon lab tour takes place during the same general portion of the day as the afternoon workshops. Attendees participating in the lab tour will therefore need to choose between the tour and an afternoon workshop. Morning workshop participants should plan to arrive in Salt Lake City the day before the Summit begins so they are ready for the 9:00 AM start.
Learning you can apply immediately
Why attendees love workshops
One of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from workshop participants is how quickly they can put what they’ve learned into practice.
Whether it’s improving communication, strengthening hiring processes, navigating change, building safer laboratories, or developing leadership skills, attendees leave with actionable ideas and practical next steps.
Morning Workshops
Winners will be honored at the 2027 event. Nomination details coming soon.
TESTIMONIAL
Winners will be honored at the 2027 event. Nomination details coming soon.
Learning you can apply immediately
Workshop updates
We’re currently developing an exciting lineup of expert-led workshops for the 2027 Leadership Summit.
Join our email list to receive workshop announcements, instructor updates, and registration information as soon as it becomes available.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. Workshops are optional add-on experiences and require a separate ticket. Each workshop costs $189.
All six workshops take place on Monday, April 12, 2027, the first day of the Leadership Summit.
Morning workshops run from 9:00–11:15 AM, and afternoon workshops run from 1:30–3:45 PM.
You can attend up to two workshops: one morning workshop and one afternoon workshop, provided you are not participating in another activity that overlaps with your selected workshop.
Each workshop requires a separate $189 ticket.
The afternoon lab tour overlaps with the afternoon workshop portion of the program, so attendees participating in the lab tour will need to choose between the tour and an afternoon workshop.
If you’re registered for a morning workshop, we strongly recommend arriving in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 11, so you’re ready for the 9:00 AM start on Monday.
If you’re attending only an afternoon workshop, plan to arrive early enough on Monday to travel to the hotel, check in as needed, and be ready for the 1:30 PM start.
Not necessarily. Workshops are designed around practical application and serve laboratory professionals at a range of experience levels.
Review the individual workshop descriptions to determine which experience best aligns with your role, responsibilities, and professional goals.
Workshops are designed to be interactive, so capacity may be limited. Advance registration is recommended to secure your preferred workshop.