Abstract: In the modern laboratory landscape, automation has emerged as a significant driver of efficiency, precision, and reproducibility. However, a notable void exists in the form of absent Version Control Systems (VCS) in many lab automation tools. This proposed presentation aims to address this crucial void, highlighting our company's pioneering efforts to fill it. The presentation will initiate with a comprehensive overview of the current state of lab automation, emphasizing the transformative benefits it brings to laboratory workflows. It will then illuminate the often-unrecognized need for version control in lab automation tools. The lack of VCS can result in inconsistencies, errors, and inefficiencies, which obstruct the full potential of lab automation. The central part of the presentation will unveil our company's innovative efforts to incorporate version control into lab automation tools. We will illustrate our unique approach to designing a robust, user-friendly VCS capable of managing the intricate and dynamic nature of laboratory workflows. Key features will include change tracking, collaboration facilitation, and the assurance of process integrity and reproducibility. We plan to present case studies demonstrating the significant improvements in workflow efficiency, data integrity, and overall laboratory performance resulting from the implementation of our VCS in lab automation tools. These real-world examples will underscore the transformative potential of integrating version control into lab automation tools. The presentation will also address the challenges encountered during the development and implementation of our VCS, such as resistance to change, technical obstacles, and data security assurance. We will share the strategies we adopted to surmount these challenges and the valuable insights gained from the experience. The presentation will culminate with a forward-looking discussion on the future of version control in lab automation, encompassing potential advancements like the integration of AI and machine learning to further augment the capabilities of lab automation tools. This presentation is targeted towards laboratory professionals, automation engineers, and IT professionals interested in the confluence of lab automation and version control. Attendees will gain a profound understanding of the current gaps, our innovative solutions, and the exciting future prospects in this nascent field. We believe our presentation will provide valuable insights and stimulate productive discussions among conference attendees.