This one day meeting hopes to provide researchers with information and ideas about how automation can be applied to different areas of research, including organic synthesis, supramolecular assemblies, organic materials, and polymer synthesis, and will elucidate options for seeking access to equipment to apply it to their own research ideas.

There will be a range of talks presenting case-studies of the use of an enabling technology in their research, such as high-throughput synthesis platforms, flow reactors, or low-cost automation, to promote their use and demonstrate the benefits of embracing automation in research. There will also be a session on what capabilities are available in the UK with the routes on how to access them. Confirmed speakers include Lee Cronin (Glasgow), Andy Cooper (Liverpool), Varinder Aggarwal (Bristol), Matt O’Brien (Keele), Anna Slater (Liverpool), Nick Warren (Leeds) and Ben Deadman (ROAR).

Attendees are encouraged to bring along a poster to promote networking and discussion - this is not limited to the use of an enabling technology in their research, for example, posters covering the development of low-cost automation equipment, or if you are looking to set up a collaboration to incorporate some automation in your research, would be welcome.

We look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool