smartLabs 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
What to expect:
– 35 pioneering exhibitors
– Two high-impact keynotes offering deep insights into the real-world implementation of AI, digital workflows, and automation technologies in modern labs.
– Eight live demonstrations and expert sessions, where visitors can explore practical applications and smart innovations hands-on.
– “Talent Connect” networking tables, organized by key topics to foster meaningful dialogue and new partnerships across disciplines.
Whether you’re an R&D professional, lab operations lead, startup innovator, or technology provider — this summit is your chance to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future of life science research.
Join us for a dynamic afternoon of exchange, exploration, and empowerment — and be part of the smart lab revolution.
REGISTER NOW: Lab technicians, Lab Managers, Group Leaders, Early-Career Scientists,Facility Heads, Procurement Managers
Seats are limited – Tickets are for free!
We want you to register and build with us a community in the Rhine-Neckar Region. The smartLabs Summit is the first chance to network, share ideas, and learn from each other! Be part of it and sign up here, spots are limited – tickets are free!
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Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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!

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) provides an intuitive software suite extensively used by creative biologists and chemists working in academic, biotechnology and pharmaceutical settings. Their flagship product, CDD Vault, enables researchers to intuitively organize and analyze both biological and chemical data, and to collaborate with partners through a straightforward web interface. .

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
“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.”

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
SPT Labtech has been transforming the way scientists work for over 25 years by pioneering automation in liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management. Their solutions are trusted by labs globally to streamline lab tasks, reduce human error, and ensure precise, consistent results. Using positive displacement technology, they enable ultra-low volume accuracy in liquid handling, extending the use of precious reagents and samples. Their automated systems simplify sample storage and organization, while their cryo-EM tools uncover new structural biology insights through enhanced sample preparation.

Exhibitors 2025
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. It is a key partner in the Rhine-Neckar region and beyond.

Exhibitors 2025
Promega, a global leader since 1978, 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. With about 100 employees, Promega GmbH, a subsidiary since 1997, distributes Promega products in Germany, Austria, Poland, and Eastern Europe.

Exhibitors 2025
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. They also offer instrument maintenance and provide training courses through their Life Science School.

Exhibitors 2025
Hier der Teasertext: Yokogawa’s life science business 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.

Exhibitors 2025
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.

Exhibitors 2025
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

Exhibitors 2025
Miltenyi Biotec was founded in 1989 based on the invention of MACS® Technology. Our technological solutions have made an important contribution to the advancement of biomedical science ever since. Today our more than 18,000 products play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow. We offer comprehensive solutions for our customers’ workflows, from basic research to translation into clinical applications. Our integrated technologies span a broad range of applications, from cellular research to genetic sequencing, high-content imaging, and commercial-scale manufacturing of cellular therapies.

Exhibitors 2025
Lab Products and Bioprocess Solutions Instruments, Consumables, and Services for Biopharmaceutical, Chemical, Food, and Academic Labs Confidently address increasing demands for enhanced quality, efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and production with instrumentation, intuitive software, hands-on training, and comprehensive services for the biopharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage industries, and academic sector. Experience quick start-up and streamline workflows with our product and platform solutions ideally suited to meet your laboratory and bioprocess application needs. From consumables and laboratory water purification systems to industry-leading weighing technology, our sophisticated solutions also include liquid handling, fermentation, filtration, and fluid management. Find out how to accelerate clinical pipelines, increase drug manufacturing efficiency, and reduce costs with our bioprocess solutions.
Exhibitors 2025
Foyer
1:00 Uhr
Official Opening of the smartLabs Summit 2025

1:05 – 1:20 Uhr
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 – 7:00 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
Fraunhofer IPA
From Lab to Clinic: Accelerating and Automating Single-Cell Innovation through strategic collaboration

3:00 – 3:30 Uhr
Joanna Deek, PhD
Director
Collaborative Drug Discovery, Inc.
Building Smart: Laying the Data Foundation for Scalable Discovery and AI-Driven Growth”
4:00 – 4:30 Uhr
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revvity
Smarter science starts here: scalable lab automation with AI powered imaging reagent synergy
5:00 – 5:30 Uhr
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Title will be announced soon
Session Room 2
2:00 – 2:30 Uhr
sessions will be led by Merck KGaA scientific experts
Merck KGaA
Laboratory Workflow Transformation Part 1: Organoid Technology and more sustainable practices
2:30 – 3:00 Uhr
sessions will be led by Merck KGaA scientific experts
Merck KGaA
Laboratory Workflow Transformation Part 2: • 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
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Thermofisher
From 3D Cell Culture to Breakthroughs: Leveraging (Cancer) Organoids for Downstream Applications and Case Studies
5:00 – 5:30 Uhr
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Qiagen
Unlocking Precision: An Introduction to Digital PCR (dPCR)
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