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

We're back for the 19th San Jose Hardware Meetup! This time, we're at BigHat Biosciences in San Mateo — and we're diving into one of the most exciting intersections in hardware right now: AI and ML in lab automation.
From robotic liquid handling and adaptive experimentation to intelligent sample processing and closed-loop feedback, the lab of the future is being built today. Join us for an evening of expert talks, real-world case studies, and genuine peer conversation with the engineers making it happen.
🤖 Bring hardware demos for open mic.
We have a great lineup of speakers:
Mitchell Stieg — Senior Automation Engineer II at BigHat Biosciences. (Talk topic to be announced)
More TBA
Agenda
6:00-6:30 – Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
6:30–6:35 – Welcome and introduction
6:35–7:30 – Guest talks and audience Q&A
7:30–8:00 – Community open mic — Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they're working on.
8:00–9:00 – Mix + mingle
Thank you to our host
BigHat Biosciences designs safer, more effective antibody therapies using machine learning and synthetic biology. Their Milliner™ platform integrates a high-speed wet lab with state-of-the-art ML technologies to engineer better antibodies faster — from discovery through full characterization. Based in San Mateo, BigHat is a Series B biotech with a pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered therapeutic programs.
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