This workshop aims to introduce participants to the emerging field of TechBio, where biotechnology meets AI, automation, robotics, and data-driven discovery. It focuses on how modern biotech companies use digital tools to accelerate research, product development, and biomanufacturing. Participants will learn how AI and automation are transforming drug discovery, synthetic biology, diagnostics, omics, and lab workflows. The program prepares learners for the future of technology-enabled biotechnology.

• Understand the TechBio landscape and its impact on biotechnology.
• Explore AI and machine learning applications in biotech R&D.
• Learn how automation and robotics improve lab productivity.
• Understand digital tools for omics, diagnostics, drug discovery, and biomanufacturing.
• Identify future opportunities in AI-driven biotechnology careers.

• Undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computational Biology, Data Science, or related fields.
• Professionals working in biotech, pharma, diagnostics, AI/ML, automation, or biomedical R&D sectors.
• Data scientists and AI/ML engineers interested in applying technology to biotechnology workflows.
• Individuals with a keen interest in the future of AI-powered biotechnology and bio-innovation.

Participants will be able to:

• Understand how AI and automation are transforming biotechnology.
• Identify key TechBio applications in drug discovery, diagnostics, and omics.
• Explain the role of robotics and smart labs in modern biotech workflows.
• Recognize career pathways in AI-driven biotechnology.
• Develop a future-ready perspective on digital and automated biotech innovation.