Lessons from the Lab: Real-World Barriers and Breakthroughs in ELN Implementation

Presentation by Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza on: Lessons from the Lab: Real-World Barriers and Breakthroughs in ELN Implementation, for Future Labs Automation & Technology Europe 2025. Abstract: This presentation covers: Strategic approaches to trialling ELNs: What worked, what failed and what we’d do differently when piloting ELNs in diverse lab environments Top implementation barriers: A candid look at the technical, cultural, and workflow-related challenges we didn’t anticipate and the impact they had Critical success factors: How aligning stakeholders, setting clear expectations, and supporting user adoption played a key role in our success Beyond deployment: Tactics for optimising and scaling ELN usage to boost data integrity, scientific collaboration and lab efficiency