This track explores the innovations and applications shaping the future of hardware and automation in synthetic biology. From advanced instrumentation and robotics to cutting-edge data analytics, discussions will explore how integrated technologies streamline design, build, and test cycles, driving breakthroughs in everything from gene editing to large-scale production. Attendees will discover best practices for automating complex workflows, learn about scalable fabrication processes, and gain insights into the next wave of lab infrastructure, all aimed at accelerating both speed and reproducibility in biological engineering.