Featuring 100 exhibitors, keynote and podium speakers, behind-the-scenes access to a leading biotech campus, and a rich networking program, SLAS Europe 2026 is designed for professionals at every stage of their careers.
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Chemify has struck a deal with Zeon, securing investment from the company’s venture capital wing and signing up to make novel compounds and materials for its new partner.
This year’s US$10,000 Innovation Award for the most relevant automation technology presentation at SLAS 2025 goes to Taci Pereira, CEO of Systemic Bio from Houston. She prevailed against nine finalists at the important automation conference SLAS 2025 in San Diego.
SLASItalian InSimili Srl has been awarded the Ignite Award for the most innovative start-up company in the lab automation sector. The US$5,000 prize was presented by the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) to the company at SLAS 2025, the leading international conference for lab automation and drug screening
Alexandra Csuport Photography/SLASOn the second day of SLAS 2025, the world’s largest laboratory automation conference in San Diego, the last two finalists of the Ignite Award pitched their business models. Meanwhile, the 10 finalists of the SLAS New Product Award showcased their systems in the Innovation AveNEW area of the exhibition.
Angellodeco, Adobe StockLAB Automation – The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is transforming the global life sciences community by uniting interdisciplinary researchers and technology providers to drive innovation in laboratory automation and research.
Media Srock, Adobe StockAutomation: SLAS empowers the global life sciences community to transform research by bringing interdisciplinary researchers and technology providers together to learn, solve challenges and advance life sciences innovation.
UK-based Semarion Ltd. was honoured as the most innovative company in the field of laboratory automation at SLAS Europe 2024 in Barcelona.
SLASSwiss Seed Biosciences SA and UK-based Cryologyx Ltd have won the SLAS Europe Product Award 2024 for product developments with transformational potential for the sector.
London-based AI-driven antibody drug discovery specialist LabGenius Ltd has closed a £35m Series B financing round.
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The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) will unite the European life sciences and laboratory technology community in Vienna, Austria, 19–21 May 2026, for the SLAS Europe 2026 Conference & Exhibition.
The 2026 conference features three scientific tracks: Advances in Drug Discovery, Advances in Laboratory Automation, and Screening Applications & Diagnostics. Each track is comprised of four sessions led by subject-matter experts drawn from leading academic and industry institutions across Europe. All session times and locations are available at slas.org/europe2026-schedule.
Abstract submissions are still being accepted for poster presentations until Monday, 27 April. SLAS invites research scientists, engineers, academics, students and business leaders to submit an abstract. The SLAS Europe conference offers highly interactive platforms to showcase work, engage in detailed discussions with delegates, and network with diverse professionals across the European life sciences.
The conference will open with a keynote address from Willem Mulder, PhD, Professor of Precision Medicine at Radboud University Medical Center and Eindhoven University of Technology. As a biomedical engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, Mulder reflects the diverse SLAS community and will undoubtedly challenge and inspire all in attendance to continue shaping the future of life sciences.
The highly anticipated Technology Provider Showcase will take place on Tuesday, 19 May, at the Vienna BioCenter – co-hosted by Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities (VBCF) GmbH. The Vienna BioCenter campus is home to seven research institutions, 2,000 scientists, and 42 biotech startups, making it one of Europe’s most dynamic life sciences ecosystems.
Two half-day sessions are available (morning and afternoon), each with limited space, creating a unique and intimate experience. Both sessions open with a presentation from VBCF, followed by talks from a curated selection of innovative companies and startups:
Akribes Biomedical – utilising protein barcodes to personalise wound treatment.
Myllia – using CRISPR perturbations and single-cell sequencing for drug target screening.
Chan:Pharma – will showcase their automated patch-clamp system.
BioNTech Austria – will present their antibiotic drug screening platform.
Stefan Kubicek, PhD, from the Centre for Molecular Medicine (CeMM), will also present his automated small-molecule screening platform. Early registration is strongly encouraged as spaces are strictly limited. Learn more by visiting slas.org/europe2026-showcase.
The conference exhibition will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies, services and products driving innovation in lab automation and life sciences. Delegates will have dedicated time to explore new product demonstrations, exhibitor tutorials, and Solutions Spotlight and SLAS Ignite Theater presentations, as well as visit the 12 emerging start-up companies in the Innovation AveNEW area. Daily social events and meals will offer numerous opportunities for networking and collaboration in a relaxed atmosphere.
Early registration for SLAS Europe 2026 is open, with several options and rates available, including full-conference, exhibition-only, student rate, and more. Visit slas.org/europe2026 for complete conference details and to register for the Vienna conference.
Ahead of the conference, SLAS will host a free, regional networking event for the life sciences community to connect. Catch the SLAS Meet-Up at ETH Zürich in Basel, Switzerland, (30 April) just ahead of Swiss Biotech Days. This gathering will offer excellent opportunities to build connections across the European life sciences community. Visit slas.org/events-calendar to register for an upcoming Meet-Up.