19th San Jose Hardware Meetup @ BigHat Bio | AI/ML in Lab Automation

Join us for the 19th San Jose Hardware Meetup! This time, we’re gathering at BigHat Biosciences in San Mateo to explore the dynamic intersection of AI and ML in lab automation.

From robotic liquid handling to adaptive experimentation and intelligent sample processing, the lab of the future is unfolding right before us! Engage in an evening packed with expert talks, real-world case studies, and authentic peer conversations with the engineers pioneering these innovations.

🌟 What to Expect:

• 🤖 Bring your hardware demos for an open mic session!
• A fantastic lineup of speakers:
  • Mitchell Stieg — Senior Automation Engineer II at BigHat Biosciences. (Talk topic to be announced)
  • More speakers to be announced soon!

🗓️ Agenda:

• 6:00-6:30 PM – Arrival, mingle, and refreshments
• 6:30-6:35 PM – Welcome and introduction
• 6:35-7:30 PM – Guest talks and audience Q&A
• 7:30-8:00 PM – Community open mic — Every attendee will have the chance for a 2-minute pitch to demo a prototype or share their current projects.
• 8:00-9:00 PM – Mix and mingle with peers

🙏 Thank You to Our Host:

• BigHat Biosciences is pioneering safer and more effective antibody therapies through machine learning and synthetic biology. Their Milliner™ platform merges a high-speed wet lab with advanced ML technologies to engineer superior antibodies swiftly, covering everything from discovery to full characterization.

🤝 Community Partners:

• informal is a collective of top independent professionals in hardware. Whether you need a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team for product development or go-to-market strategy, informal has the perfect talent for you.

If you wish to support future meetups, email us at sj@hardwaremeetup.com. The Hardware Meetup is a volunteer-driven organization, relying on sponsorships to bring these events to life.

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Looking forward to seeing you all soon!