Labs21 Annual Conference Testimonials

Read what Labs21 Annual Conference attendees have to say about their experience at the conference. Chose from one of the following topics to find out what participants liked best about the event.

General Comments

  • "This is a great conference, well organized, and very informative. I have been attending six years and learn something new each year I attend." (2009)
  • "The Labs21 [Conference] this year was in my opinion the best ever. The world of best practice for high-performance, energy-efficient laboratories has come such a long way since you started this movement. Well done!" (2009)
  • "This is my first Labs21 conference, and I really liked it.” (2008)
  • “This was a very good conference. I’ve attended twice in the past, and you’re right about it getting better and better.” (2008)
  • “Always excellent. I continue to learn every time I go.” (2008)
  • “Congrats for the all time best Labs21 Conference!” (2008)

Technology and Services Fair

  • "[The Technology and Services Fair was] very well laid out with great vendors." (2009)
  • "[The Technology and Services Fair was a] great forum and opportunity to eat lunch and interact with the equipment vendors." (2009)

Technical Sessions

  • "It really opened my eyes to appreciate the effort being made to improve laboratory and world environments. A lot of great presentations with inspiring challenges." (2009)
  • "There were a number of very interesting topics regarding sustainable laboratory design, and that is why this continues to be a very worthwhile and beneficial conference to attend." (2008)
  • “As a mechanical engineer, I enjoyed [the Labs21 Conference] more than similar conferences...The sessions were more technical.” (2008)
  • "The conference was a very interesting and instructional experience.” (2008)

Tours and Receptions

  •  “[The Santa Clara County Crime Laboratory tour] was one of the best tours I have ever been on, and we had the best of all worlds – [our tour guide] was very knowledgeable with regard to the mechanical systems, the architect was there to answer design questions, and, best of all, the actual users for the various disciplines were there to describe what they do and how the building will help them do it. Well done!” (2008)           

Networking

  • "[It is] always good to meet with new people involved in the business of laboratory design, from any aspect." (2009)
  • “Thank you for introducing me to several interesting (and nice) people – the networking aspect of the conference worked very well for me.” (2008)

Planning Committee

  • “Please express my gratitude towards your team members, who were very helpful all along and provided an atmosphere of great hospitality.” (2008)

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