Recap of Munich Lab Automation Community (MLabAC) Meetup

On January 15, 2026, CDD, the Munich Lab Automation Community (MLabAC) and Life Science Factory came together for a special edition meetup, combining, for the first time, the three vibrant communities at the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus.

With strong, overlapping interests across life sciences, lab automation, and scientific entrepreneurship, the event was designed to introduce these groups, spark meaningful connections, and encourage open dialogue around shared challenges and opportunities.

The evening kicked off with a series of short talks (50 minutes total), highlighting the growing importance of digital tools in early discovery. CDD Vault was featured as a key enabler of modern, data-centric research, helping scientists manage complex data, implement automated workflows, and lay the groundwork for future AI-powered capabilities.

Following the talks, attendees gathered for a buffet dinner and engaged in networking in a familiar, welcoming, and collaborative environment. With 156 attendees, participation was strong, engagement was high, and conversations flowed well beyond the formal agenda, reinforcing the value of bringing these communities together.

CDD looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to strengthen its presence within the local innovation ecosystem through future events and collaborations.

We Want to Hear From You:

As we look ahead, we’re already planning future in-person events and webinars designed to continue these discussions and dive deeper into topics around data-driven discovery, automation, and AI-enabled research. If you’re interested in staying connected, learning more about upcoming opportunities, or exploring any of the topics discussed, we’d love to hear from you.

Feel free to reach out to us at info@collaborativedrug.com  to stay informed about upcoming events and webinars in 2026, or to start a conversation with the CDD team.

1 Group Photo

2 Nicola Vettore presenting CDD Vault, a collaborative, cloud-based platform for managing and analyzing preclinical drug discovery data, offering an overview of its key features.

3 Life Science Factory, Munich Lab Automation Community and the CDD Team at the end of a successful event.

4 The Exhibition Space - a great meeting ground

5 A Community Dinner to round up the evening