AI, Automation, and the Data Ecosystem: A Blueprint for the Future of R&D The convergence of AI and automation is reshaping the future of healthcare R&D within a robust data ecosystem. During this presentation, the leaders at Milliporesigma, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, will share their visions for creating a seamless AI, automation, and data-in-the-loop ecosystem that synergistically enhances drug discovery and development. Through collaborative strategies and cutting-edge platforms like AIDDISON, Synthia, Autonomous labs, and Syntropy, they will highlight best practices for leveraging data to drive efficiency, foster innovation, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in the ever-evolving landscape of R&D.