2026 Lab Design Conference Lab Tour Preview: Siemens Energy Orlando Innovation Campus
Siemens Energy Orlando Innovation Campus (OIC), one of the exclusive lab tours offered by the 2026 Lab Design Conference
Attendees of the 2026 Lab Design Conference in Orlando will have the chance to explore one of the region’s most advanced and forward-looking innovation facilities. On May 14, 2026, the Siemens Energy Orlando Innovation Campus (OIC) will host an exclusive lab tour designed to give conference participants an in-depth look at how a multidisciplinary engineering campus operates—and how its design supports rapid development cycles, collaboration, and next-generation technologies.
Please note: Lab tour tickets are sold separately from regular conference registration. Early-bird conference pricing is available until December 31, 2025, and registrants can save $200 by purchasing before the deadline. Click here to get your tickets!
The Orlando Innovation Campus is structured to support every phase of technology development, from conceptual design to validation and deployment. With specialized spaces including the Innovation Center Orlando, the Technology Application Center, and the Additive Manufacturing Application Center, the campus is intentionally programmed to bring diverse engineering disciplines together under one roof. For lab planners, designers, and facility managers, the OIC represents a model of how coordinated environments can encourage cross-pollination of ideas and enable teams to iterate quickly.
By integrating research, prototyping, testing, and customer engagement spaces in a single facility, Siemens Energy demonstrates how built environments can be optimized to accelerate progress—especially in areas such as energy transition, decarbonization, and advanced manufacturing.
What attendees will experience—and who will benefit most
The tour will feature several of the campus’s most significant and distinctive spaces. As Jacky Lizama of Siemens Energy explains, attendees will see the “auditorium style conference room, dedicated hospitality area/ break area, robotic 3D scanner, CT scanner, 3D printers, machine shop, and open-concept seating.” Together, these spaces highlight the campus’s focus on hands-on innovation and high-precision engineering, giving attendees a close look at how interdisciplinary teams work together using advanced tools and shared resources.
The combination of digital technologies, additive manufacturing capabilities, and traditional machining underscores how the OIC is designed to support multiple approaches to solving complex engineering challenges.
While the tour will appeal broadly to anyone involved in lab planning or research facility design, it will be particularly valuable for certain roles. Lizama notes that the facility is especially informative for “engineers and project managers.” She added that “the space is designed to promote collaboration for various types of engineers including mechanical, electrical, automation, and software.”
For lab architects, planners, and academic managers tasked with designing flexible, interdisciplinary spaces, the OIC provides a powerful example of how to support different technical workflows while maintaining open communication and shared problem-solving environments.
Unique and standout features
Visitors will also experience some of the campus’s most distinctive and unexpected elements. Lizama highlighted that the OIC includes a “unique space divided to support two business areas for Siemens Energy (Innovation and Gas Services).” This dual-purpose layout demonstrates how facilities can be organized to serve different business functions without compromising collaboration or efficiency.
Another surprising highlight is the inclusion of a “golf simulator,” which Lizama described as unique because “it encourages customer engagement and co-creation.” Though unconventional for a technical campus, the simulator reflects Siemens Energy’s commitment to fostering strong client relationships and creating environments where partners and engineers can explore ideas together.
Lessons from a growing facility
The Orlando Innovation Campus has expanded significantly in recent years—an important point of learning for lab planners and architects. Lizama shared that “over the past five years, the Center has undergone an expansion, going from 17,000 sf to 30,000 sf and expecting an expansion in early 2026.”
This ongoing evolution offers insights into how to design research facilities that can grow strategically while continuing to support active R&D programs. Attendees will be able to see how previous expansions were executed and how future growth is being planned.
Register early and reserve your spot
The Siemens Energy lab tour will take place on May 14, 2026, departing at 8:15 am and returning at 11:30 am. Transportation is included.
Because lab tour tickets must be purchased separately, spots are limited, and early-bird conference pricing ends December 31, 2025, attendees are encouraged to secure both their conference registration and tour tickets early.
This guided visit to the Orlando Innovation Campus promises to be one of the most engaging and instructive experiences of the 2026 Lab Design Conference, offering attendees a firsthand look at how intentional design, integrated resources, and collaborative culture can shape the future of innovation. Get your ticket today!
