NTU OHS at the 2026 Future Laboratory Innovation and Development Summit
The NTU Office of Health and Safety (OHS) participated in the 2026 Future Laboratory Innovation and Development Summit, held in Hangzhou, China, from 15 to 17 October 2026, hosted by The Future Lab Academy. OHS Director Mr Saravanan S/O Gunaratnam delivered a keynote speech and presented at a parallel session, sharing Singapore's experience in building future-ready laboratories.
🔹 Keynote: Strengthening Biosafety Foundations for Future-Ready Laboratories: The Singapore Experience
🔹 Oral Presentation: Strategic Drivers and Pillars for Future-Ready Laboratories: The Singapore Experience
The summit brought together researchers, academics, safety professionals, architects, contractors, laboratory planners, and technology providers. Participants shared best practices and explored emerging trends in laboratory safety, design and management, including the growing application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for laboratory planning and management.
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OHS representatives and key speakers at the parallel session
Presentation titles by Mr Saravanan S/O Gunaratnam
1. Keynote Speech: Strengthening Biosafety Foundations for Future-Ready Laboratories: The Singapore Experience
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2. Parallel Session Speech: Strategic Drivers and Pillars for Future-Ready Laboratories: The Singapore Experience
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For more information about the summit, kindly refer to the following link:
FUTURE LAB ACADEMY