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RegistrationsmartLabs Summit 2025 – optimise your workflow
Welcome to the smartLabs Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Lab Innovation
The smartLabs Summit opens its doors for the first time at BioLabs Heidelberg, in the heart of the Rhine-Neckar life science ecosystem. Initiated by the bioRN Life Science Cluster Rhine-Neckar in close collaboration with BioLabs Heidelberg, this brand-new trade fair and networking event is designed for one clear purpose: to accelerate smart lab workflows that improve reproducibility, drive innovation, and support sustainable science.
The smartLabs Summit is not just another industry gathering — it’s a premium platform bringing together top minds and technologies in research, biotech, diagnostics, lab management, automation, and data science.
From 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm, attendees will dive into a full program of insights, interaction, and inspiration.

Spread the word. Share the vision. Shape the future.
Join the premiere event on 24 September 25 at BioLabs Heidelberg, Nicola-Tesla Straße 1-3, 69124 Heidelberg



35 pioneering exhibitors
high-profile expert talks convey the latest knowledge and practical approaches to workflow optimisation, present the latest technologies and also take a look into the future. –
Join us for a dynamic afternoon of exchange, exploration, and empowerment — and be part of the smart lab revolution.

meet the exhibitors
BIMOVIS supports small and medium-sized companies in structural biology through consulting, training, and project coordination. As it’s often uneconomical for startups and SMEs to employ structural biologists, BIMOVIS bridges this gap, offering tailored training and expertise to help companies become more independent and proficient in structural biology and protein science.
KyooBe Tech develops innovative production technologies for biopharmaceuticals, combining robotics, automation, and biotechnology to create sustainable solutions. Key areas include pathogen inactivation and automated production of personalized cell and gene therapies. KyooBe Tech launched eFIT in 2024 for pathogen inactivation via low-energy electron irradiation. Their MOSAIC system improves personalized cell therapy production.
PHABIOC GmbH offers advanced tools for drug screenings, focusing on efficiency and reduced animal testing. Key products include: – PermeaPad: Simulates human barriers to predict drug uptake without animal tests. – SpecPlate: Measures drug concentrations quickly and reliably in high-throughput settings using UV/Vis spectroscopy. These tools address complex lab challenges and enhance analysis.
ZEISS is one of the world’s leading technology companies in the optical and optoelectronic industry. As a fully foundation-owned company, ZEISS is aware of its responsibility in all its activities, which forms the basis of its actions. As pioneers in scientific optics, we have always challenged the limits of imagination. With our passion for excellence, we create customer value and inspire the world to see things in a new way.
Nikon Europe B.V. is the European division of Nikon Healthcare, a world leader in the development and manufacture of optical and digital imaging technology for biomedical applications.
New England Biolabs, Inc. (NEB) is the industry leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications and now offers the largest selection of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a global science and technology leader in healthcare, life science, and performance materials. With around 58,000 employees, the company aims to improve lives through innovations in gene editing, disease treatment, and smart devices.
Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries.
The biozym portfolio includes high-quality plastic consumables for daily laboratory use (such as filter tips, pipette tips, PCR consumables), biochemicals, kits (including agaroses, PCR kits, polymerases) and high-tech equipment systems for molecular biology (gel documentation, thermocyclers, centrifuges) as well as customised services, such as the calibration of thermocyclers.
We are laboratory specialists with our own product range and a strong partner of the most renowned manufacturers in the laboratory sector. Our range extends from consumables and equipment to standard chemicals, speciality products and speciality chemicals. With laboratory products developed in-house under our umbrella brand ‘neoLabLine’, we have been bringing colour to your laboratory for more than 30 years!
Leica develops high-tech precision microscopes for the analysis of microstructures with the user, for the user. In our product portfolio you will find microscopes for life science including biotechnology and medicine as well as for research and development of raw materials and industrial quality assurance.
Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) offers an intuitive software suite used by biologists and chemists in academia, biotech, and pharma. Its flagship product, CDD Vault, helps researchers organize, analyze, and securely share biological and chemical data. CDD Vault supports registering entities, managing inventory, capturing experiments, tracking bioassay data, and calculating Structure-Activity Relationships (SAR).
SENSIFIC develops and provides advanced assay-driven, image-activated cell sorters (IACS) and state-of-the-art camera technology, supporting both droplet-based and flow-based cell sorting to enable groundbreaking applications.
Revvity offers comprehensive life science solutions, technologies, and services, covering workflows from discovery to cure. We revolutionize biomedical research with a focus on translational multi-omics, biomarker identification, imaging, prediction, screening, detection, diagnosis, informatics, and more.
“Bio-Rad is among the top five life science companies in the world, providing instruments, software, consumables, reagents, and content for the areas of cell biology, gene expression, protein purification, protein quantitation, drug discovery and manufacture, food safety, and science education.”
mfd, which stand for Models, Facts and Data, uses high-quality animal models to provide reproducible data, supporting clients in achieving research goals. Founded in 2004 from the University of Mainz, the team has extensive expertise in biotechnology, veterinary medicine, diagnostics, pharmacology, and pathology. mfd specializes in health monitoring, cryopreservation, animal husbandry, immunization, and contract research on small rodents and pigs.
SPT Labtech leads the way in automated liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management. Utilizing advanced positive displacement technology, our systems achieve ultra-low volume accuracy, conserving valuable reagents. Trusted worldwide, our solutions minimize human error, streamline workflows, and deliver reliable results. Additionally, our cryo-EM tools elevate structural biology by enhancing sample preparation and data quality.
Fraunhofer IPA, one of the largest Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft institutes, focuses on organizational and technological issues in sectors such as automotive, machinery, electronics, energy, medical engineering, and biotechnology. The “Clinical Health Technologies” department drives innovation in medicine and biotechnology. IPA forms networks, collaborates with the University Medical Center Mannheim and start-ups, and brings new ideas directly to the clinic.
Promega offers over 4,000 products in genomics, protein analysis, cellular analysis, drug discovery, and genetic identity. The company provides innovative solutions and technical support to life scientists across academic, industrial, and government settings. Promega’s products aid in fundamental research, disease diagnosis, therapeutic discovery, and DNA testing.
OLS – OMNI Life Science accelerates cell research with smart, reliable, and user-friendly technologies for life sciences and biotechnology. Their products are used in public, private, pharmaceutical, and biotech labs. The portfolio includes instruments, media, reagents, consumables, and services for Cell Counting, Culture, Imaging, Flow Cytometry, and Analysis. OLS supports researchers throughout the entire process, from conception to conclusion.
Yokogawa started in 1996 with the development of innovative instruments based on proprietary confocal microscopy technologies, and is dedicated to providing novel products employing microscopy and/or image analysis technology for the advancement of cell biology research and drug discovery. Our portfolio includes the Confocal Spinning Disk Unit (CSU), CellVoyager™ High Content Analysis Systems, and the Single Cellome™ portfolio for nano-point delivery and subcellular sampling.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For nearly 170 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics to develop products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives.
Labforward supports laboratory teams on their quest for groundbreaking discoveries and delivering innovative high-quality products. With digital tools for laboratories, it increases productivity, efficiency and data integrity both in R&D as well as QC laboratories. The company’s products include user-friendly electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) Labfolder, Internet-of-Things (IoT) platform Laboperator and laboratory inventory management system Labregister
Founded in 1989 with MACS® Technology, Miltenyi Biotec drives biomedical progress with over 18,000 products. They provide integrated solutions covering the entire workflow from basic research to clinical translation. Their technologies support cellular research, genetic sequencing, high-content imaging, and large-scale manufacturing of cellular therapies for tomorrow’s medicine.
Sartorius delivers instruments, consumables, and services for biopharma, chemical, food, and academic labs. Our solutions enhance quality, compliance, and efficiency—from lab water purification and weighing to liquid handling, fermentation, and filtration. Intuitive software, training, and platforms streamline workflows, accelerate pipelines, and boost production while reducing costs.
Tecan improves people’s lives and health by empowering customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. Tecan is a pioneer and global leader in laboratory automation. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Tecan is also a leader in developing and manufacturing OEM instruments, components and medical devices that are then distributed by partner companies.
GA International is a leading manufacturer of specialty labels, supplying laboratory identification solutions to research laboratories, biobanks, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions. Since its inception, GA International has become a worldwide leader in cryogenic and chemical-resistant labels, strongly dedicated to R&D, product development, and manufacturing.
Customers around the world rely on QIAGEN solutions to extract meaning from genetic material quickly, confidently and accurately. Whether the goal is driving discovery, diagnosing disease or guiding treatment decisions, QIAGEN technologies help make the process reliable, fast and more impactful. These customers include young scientists, pharma R&D teams, clinical labs and more than 35 Nobel Prize winners – all choosing QIAGEN to help advance science and improve outcomes
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in serving science, supports diverse needs from accelerating life sciences research to improving patient diagnostics and increasing lab productivity. With over 75,000 employees, Thermo Fisher offers innovative technologies and services through brands like Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon.
BD is a global medical technology company advancing health through medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery. It leads in patient and healthcare worker safety, offering solutions that enhance medical research, genomics, infectious disease and cancer diagnostics, medication management, infection prevention, surgical procedures, and diabetes care. With over 65,000 associates across 50 countries, BD partners globally to improve outcomes, lower healthcare costs, enhance safety, and expand access to health.
Eppendorf is a leading life science company that develops and sells instruments, consumables, and services for liquid-, sample-, and cell handling in laboratories worldwide. Its product range includes pipettes and automated pipetting systems, dispensers, centrifuges, mixers, spectrometers, and DNA amplification equipment as well as ultra-low temperature freezers, fermentors, bioreactors, CO2 incubators, shakers, and cell manipulation systems. Consumables such as pipette tips, test tubes, microtiter plates, and single-use bioreactor vessels complement the range of highest-quality premium products.
BenchTech GmbH born without ties, giving solution to a constant market change with new architect’s requirements and high dynamically customers – new kind of clients. BenchTech GmbH venture arose when a group of people from different disciplines within the international laboratory industry got together after worked together on few pharmaceuticals’ projects.
Foyer
1:00 Uhr
Official Opening of the smartLabs Summit 2025

1:05 – 1:20 Uhr
Dr. Mario Richter, PhD.
Senior Director Development Services
AbbVie Detuschland GmbH & Co. KG
The past, present and future of regulated bioanalysis @AbbVie

1:20 – 1:35 Uhr
Julian Lübke
Chief Product Officer
Labforward
Increase the productivity of your laboratory: Science is difficult – data collection shouldn’t be”

5:30 – 6:00 Uhr
Dr. Nikolay Dobrev
Founder and CEO
Data Powered Therapeutics GmbH
PANEL DISCUSSION:“Future-Proofing the Lab: From Automation to AI”
6:00 – open Uhr
Get-Together/Talent Connect
Network with peers, connect and showcase your talent in one of the most vibrant ecosystems in Europe
Session Room 1

2:00 – 2:30 Uhr
Dr. Stefan Scheuermann
Business Segment Manager- Lab Automation
Fraunhofer IPA
From Lab to Clinic: Accelerating and Automating Single-Cell Innovation through strategic collaboration

3:00 – 3:30 Uhr
Dr. Joanna Deek, PhD
Director
Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD)
“Turning Structured Molecular Data into AI-Driven Discovery Power with the Integrated Platform CDD Vault”

4:00 – 4:30 Uhr
Desiree Schröder
Sales Leader Platforms- DACH region
Revvity
Smarter Science Starts Here: Scalable Lab Automation with AI-Powered Imaging & Reagent Synergy

5:00 – 5:30 Uhr
Dr. Dominik Schmidt
Senior Application Specialist Instruments
Qiagen
Digital PCR (dPCR) as simple as qPCR
Session Room 2

2:00 -2:30 Uhr
Dr. Alessandra Merenda (PhD)
Head of the Toxicology & Drug Safety department- HUB Organoids,
Merck KGaA
Smart Labs, Smarter Science: Leveraging patient-derived organoids for reproducible, innovative, and more sustainable drug development

2:30-3:00 Uhr
Jason Modest
Director of Manufacturing, Science and Technology Merck Life Science Services
Merck KGaA
Right the First Time: Pressure testing your readiness to ensure the success of GMP batch #1

3:30 – 4:00 Uhr
Sherry Derakhshani
Product Manager
ZEISS
From Complexity to Clarity: Workflow Automation for Spatial Biology at Scale

4:30 – 5:00 Uhr
Dr. Arturo Castro Nava
Technical Sales Specialist
Thermofisher
From 3D Cell Culture to Breakthroughs: Leveraging (Cancer) Organoids for Downstream Applications and Case Studies
Session Room 3
2:30 Uhr
TBA
protocols.io
Workshop

4:00 – 4:30 Uhr
Ray van Haaren
Single Cell Solution Architect
Beckton Dickinson
Unlock cellular secrets from single cell multiomics to spectral and real-time imaging cytometry

4:00 – 4:30 Uhr
Sandra Blaszkiewicz
Application Specialist BDBiosciences
Beckton Dickinson
Unlock cellular secrets from single cell multiomics to spectral and real-time imaging cytometry

5:00 – 5:30 Uhr
Timo Enderle
Business Development Manager
KyooBe Tech
Research in motion: mobile incubators for flexible and connected laboratory research
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