February 11 -13, 2026 - Hyatt Regency, St. Julians, Malta
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Biorisk Management – Workshop
This program is designed for biosafety and biosecurity professionals, laboratory managers, executive and government officials, laboratory support staff, health and safety professionals, researchers, and containment engineers who want to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to strengthen biorisk management. Whether you work in or with laboratories directly, support labs, or work in a regulatory context, the workshop will equip you with both the knowledge and skills to
responsibly integrate AI into your biosafety and biosecurity practice.
Participants are not expected to have advanced expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), however, a basic understanding of AI and some familiarity with commercial AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) will be beneficial.
This Course will be limited to 10 participants
Who is this Course For?
Biosafety & Biosecurity Professionals
Apply AI to strengthen risk assessments, incident trend analysis, and SOP updates—without compromising safety or compliance.
Laboratory Managers
Streamline workflows and training, forecast inventory, and monitor compliance with AI-assisted dashboards and checklists.
Researchers & Principal Investigators
Use AI for literature triage, safe-by-design reviews, and redaction of sensitive info to maintain responsible research practices.
Health & Safety (EHS) Professionals
Augment hazard identification, incident investigation, and safety communications with auditable, AI-supported procedures.
Laboratory Support Staff
Speed up SOP lookup, COA verification, and stock planning with secure, AI-assisted task guidance.
Containment Engineers
Leverage AI for change control notes, maintenance logs, and design review checklists to improve reliability and documentation.
Executives & Directors
Inform governance and resource planning with AI-ready KPIs, policy alignment tools, and risk-based prioritization.
Government & Regulatory Officials
Explore AI uses for oversight frameworks, audit preparation, and evidence synthesis while reinforcing responsible use.
What will you Learn?
After successfully completing this course, participants will be better prepared and skilled in utilizing AI in their environment, and will begin to future-proof their profession.
- Understand the foundations of AI and its relevance for laboratory biorisk management.
- Explore real-world and innovative biosafety and biosecurity applications, from SOP reviews to compliance monitoring, incident analysis, risk assessment, laboratory automation, etc.
- Develop new approaches to biocontainment involving embodied, agentic AI.
- Learn how AI will radically change the work and science involving infectious agents and pathogens.
- Discuss the ethical, safety, and dual-use implications of AI, its risks and benefits
- Strengthen critical thinking for responsible adoption and governance.
- Develop practical skills to apply AI tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the format?
The workshop combines theory and practice through expert presentations, guided discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises. Participants are expected to bring their own laptop for online and offline interactive use of AI during the workshop. The course language is English.
Who will Instruct?
BRMI has assembled an international team of instructors with unique expertise in biorisk management, artificial intelligence, laboratory management, science and technology, and business IT.
Why Malta?
Malta, as a part of the European Union, is a set of three islands in the Mediterranean south of Sicily. Its strategic location and international airport make it easy to access from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. English is the second language, and the climate in February is very favorable.
Discover Malta
The course fee is set at € 1,500 and covers:
- Three-day workshop (Wednesday through Friday).
- Morning and afternoon break refreshments and lunch
- BRMI certificate
- Lifetime access to the BRMI learning network
Notice: Since BRMI is offering the “ISO 35001 Implementation and Lead auditor workshop” from February 16-20 at the same location, we will have a special discounted registration fee if you wish to attend both the AI Workshop and the ISO 35001 Workshop!
Please contact us at: om@bioriskinternational.com for more information.
Venue
The workshop will take place from February 11-13, 2026, for five full days (Wednesday through Friday). It is recommended that you arrive in Malta latest on Sunday the 8th and depart on Saturday the 14th or later if you would like to explore Malta. We have booked the Hyatt Regency in St. Julian’s (Malta), with a special room rate for participants of Euro 115 per day. The room rate includes breakfast! We will provide you with your room rate discount code as well as room reservation instructions upon receipt of your workshop registration!
The hotel is at the famous St. George’s Bay in St Julian’s, with excellent restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance along the waterfront!
Tours
Malta has an incredible history and is famous for its churches (365), sea caves, and some of the oldest temples in the world (3600 BC). The capital city, Valetta, is the smallest capital city in Europe and is truly worthwhile to explore. If there is interest after the workshop (Saturday or Sunday), we can arrange tours. Please let us know when you register for the course.
Weather
In comparison to the rest of Europe, Malta’s weather in February is pleasant. The average temperature is 16°C (61°F), with highs of 20+°C (68°F). It can get cooler at night, so bring a warmer jacket.
Airport
The Malta International Airport (MLA), also known as the Valletta Airport, is the only airport in Malta and serves all the Maltese Islands (Malta, Comino, and Gozo). The workshop is on the main island (Malta), and the hotel is a 10-15 minute drive away via Taxi, Uber, or Bolt. If you like to use Uber or Bolt, make sure you have the app on your phone.