Expert access
Engage directly with a data-science leader who understands both scientific work and the operational realities of biopharma.
Private Basel roundtable · 10 places
Move analytical workflows forward with data science.
Join a small group of biopharma analytics leaders in Basel on 13 October 2026. Vinay Suryaprakash, PhD, Head of Data Science at CLADE, will share a focused expert perspective and host an interactive roundtable on making analytical workflows faster, more robust and more data-driven.
Free to attend · Limited to 10 roundtable participants · HYPERION Hotel Basel, Messeplatz 12
Date
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time
17:00–20:00
Location
HYPERION Hotel Basel · Messeplatz 12
Format
Expert talk, hosted roundtable, drinks and optional dinner
Built for analytical leaders
A focused evening for people shaping analytical workflows.
Step away from the conference floor for a practical, candid exchange with peers. The discussion will focus on where data science can remove friction, improve throughput and support more confident analytical decisions.
- Explore practical ways to use data science across analytical workflows.
- Ask Vinay direct questions in a small, expert-led setting.
- Compare approaches to automation, robustness and scale with peers.
- Continue the conversation over informal drinks and networking.
What you will take away
Practical ideas. Honest discussion. Relevant connections.
The session is deliberately small so every participant can bring questions, compare experience and leave with ideas they can apply to their own environment.
Workflow insight
Explore how data-driven methods can reduce manual steps, identify bottlenecks and improve analytical efficiency.
Peer exchange
Compare priorities and lessons with analytics leaders facing similar throughput, robustness and scale challenges.
Useful connections
Meet a carefully selected group of peers and continue the conversation over drinks after the roundtable.
Evening agenda
One expert perspective, followed by a conversation you help shape.
17:00
Welcome
Dominik Sievert, CEO of CLADE, opens the evening and introduces the discussion.
17:10
Expert perspective
Vinay Suryaprakash explores how data science can advance efficiency across analytical workflows.
17:40
Hosted roundtable
Vinay hosts an interactive Q&A and peer discussion around real-world workflow challenges, opportunities and next steps.
19:00
Drinks and networking
Continue the exchange informally with fellow participants and the CLADE team.
20:00
Dinner
Optional dinner at the hotel restaurant Gaumenfreund for participants who can stay on.
Who should attend
For people responsible for better analytical performance.
The roundtable is designed for biopharma professionals who influence analytical strategy, methods, data or day-to-day laboratory performance.
Analytical leaders
Heads of analytical development, analytical sciences, QC or related functions.
Team and project leads
People accountable for throughput, method performance, timelines and operational delivery.
Data and automation leaders
Professionals building data-science, digital laboratory or automation capabilities.
Biologics scientists
Experts in formulation, process development and bioprocess analytics seeking more efficient approaches.
Meet your speaker and roundtable host
Vinay Suryaprakash, PhD
Head of Data Science, CLADE
Vinay brings more than 20 years of experience spanning hands-on science, data strategy and leadership. After 12 years working as a scientist in academia and industry, he moved into management roles focused on building data-science ecosystems for biopharma. He spent nine years at QIAGEN before joining CLADE as Head of Data Science.
More than a presentation: Vinay will also host the roundtable, helping the group surface practical questions, compare approaches and turn the discussion toward the issues that matter most to participants.
Request an invitation
Bring your questions to the table.
Tell us a little about yourself and your interest in the topic. Because the roundtable is intentionally small, CLADE will confirm participation individually.
10 roundtable places availableRequest your place
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Questions
Good to know.
Is the event free to attend?
Yes. There is no attendance fee, but places are limited and participation will be confirmed individually.
Where will the meetup take place?
The roundtable takes place at the HYPERION Hotel Basel, Messeplatz 12, 4058 Basel, right at the Messe Basel. Confirmed participants receive arrival and parking information with their confirmation.
What should I expect from the roundtable?
A concise expert perspective from Vinay followed by a moderated, interactive discussion. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share non-confidential experience from their own analytical workflows.
Can I join only for the networking portion?
The first part is a small roundtable with limited capacity. Availability for the networking portion will be communicated with the final invitation details.
What happens after I register?
CLADE will review your request and contact you directly. If confirmed, you will receive the calendar invitation and arrival details.