SLAS Europe 2026 Conference and Exhibition

The SLAS Europe 2026 Conference and Exhibition will be uniting the European life sciences and laboratory technology community in Vienna, Austria, 19-21 May 2026.

This year's programming will feature:

• behind-the-scenes Technology Provider Showcase at Vienna BioCenter;
• valuable access to revolutionary lab automation and biotech innovation through scientific sessions and insightful presentations;
• the opportunity to present your scientific research;
• topical interest group discussions;
• extensive exhibition time to peruse future-forward technologies, new product demonstrations and Innovation AveNEW startups;
• diverse networking opportunities
• and more!

This year’s programming is centered on SLAS’s three key educational strengths: Advances in Drug Discovery, Advances in Laboratory Automation, and Screening Applications and Diagnostics.

SLAS Europe 2026 Registration Information

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Registration Fees

Industry

Members Only Discount (On or Before 2 March 2026)

• member* €785 / non-member €975

Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2026)

• member* €875 / non-member €975

Advance Discount (31 March - 19 May 2026)

• member* €975 / non-member €1,065

Onsite Rate (20 May 2026 and After)

• member* €995 / non-member €1,165

Academic/Government

Members Only Discount (On or Before 2 March 2026)

• member* €485 / non-member €700

Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2026)

• member* €575 / non-member €700

Advance Discount (31 March - 19 May 2026)

• member* €675 / non-member €775

Onsite Rate (20 May 2026 and After)

• member* €700 / non-member €775

Student

Members Only Discount (On or Before 2 March 2026)

• member* €100 / non-member €150

Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2026)

• member* €125 / non-member €150

Advance Discount (31 March - 19 May 2026)

• member* €125 / non-member €150

Onsite Rate (20 May 2026 and After)

• member* €150 / non-member €175

*Membership levels include Premier, Fellow, Discounted Lab or Group, Early Career Professional, Student and Retired options. If your organization qualifies for discounted membership rates, you will see the discount pricing only. If your SLAS membership expires before 31 December 2024, you must renew your membership prior to taking advantage of the member discounts for the conference. You may renew your membership during the conference registration process. If you have any questions about membership, including if you qualify for discounted membership, please contact SLAS Membership.

Full Conference Registration includes access to:

• Complimentary ticket to the Conference Party (*SLAS members only — while supplies last)
• Scientific Podium Sessions          
• Keynote Presentations     
• Exhibitor Tutorials          
• Exhibition
  • Daily receptions and beverage breaks
  • Daily lunches 
  • Ignite Theater Presentations
  • Solutions Spotlight Presentations
  • Scientific Poster Presentations
  • Topical Interest Group Meetings
• Conference App           
• SLAS Career Connections
  • SLAS Job Boards 
  • Mentor Match program 
  • Recruiter Hours 
  • Networking Opportunities  

Ehibition-Only Registration includes access to:

• Exhibitor Tutorials          
• Exhibition
  • Daily receptions and beverage breaks
  • Daily lunches 
  • Ignite Theater Presentations
  • Solutions Spotlight Presentations
  • Scientific Poster Presentations
  • Topical Interest Group Meetings
• Conference App           
• SLAS Career Connections
  • SLAS Job Boards 
  • Mentor Match program 
  • Recruiter Hours 
  • Networking Opportunities  

SLAS Europe 2026 Keynote Speaker

Willem Mulder, PhD

• Professor of Precision Medicine
• Radboud University Medical Center 
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer: Trained Therapeutix Discovery
• Co-founder: BioTrip.nl, Nanoworx

Willem Mulder, PhD, is a biomedical engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He develops innovative, bioengineered nanomedicines and controlled-release systems for immunotherapy in cancer, inflammatory, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as to prevent allograft rejection in organ transplantation.

Schedule at a Glance

Please note this schedule is preliminary and will be updated as the program is finalized. All times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Please note that there is no live streaming registration option for this event, and on-demand content will not be available for SLAS Europe 2026.

Monday 18 May 2026

• 7:30 - 18:00 Exhibitor Move-In (Island spaces ONLY)
• 13:00 – 18:00 All Exhibitors Move-In

Tuesday 19 May 2026

• 7:30 - 20:00 Exhibitor Registration & Lead Retrieval Open
• 7:30 - 18:00 All Exhibitor Move-In
• 9:00 - 12:00 Technology Provider Showcase - AM Session (Off-site)
• 13:00 - 16:00 Technology Provider Showcase - PM Session (Off-site)

Wednesday 20 May 2026

• 07:30 - 08:30    Sunrise Yoga (Hilton Vienna Waterfront)
• 08:30 - 18:30    Registration & Lead Retrieval Open
• 09:00 - 09:15    Opening Remarks
• 09:15 - 10:15    Opening Keynote Speaker
• 10:15 - 18:30    Exhibition Hall Open & Poster Viewing
• 10:15 - 11:15    Welcome Coffee Reception in Exhibition Hall
• 10:30 - 12:30    Solutions Spotlight Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
• 11:00 - 12:30    Scientific Sessions
• 12:30 - 13:00    Topical Interest Group Session #1 in Exhibit Theatre
• 12:30 - 13:30    Exhibitor Tutorials
• 12:30 - 13:30    Lunch in Exhibition
• 13:30 - 14:20    Ignite Award Finalist Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
• 13:30 – 14:30    Poster Presentation Session A in Exhibition Hall
• 14:30 – 16:00    Scientific Sessions
• 14:30 – 16:10    Solutions Spotlight Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
• 16:30 – 17:00    Topical Interest Group Session 2 (TBA) in Exhibit Theatre
• 16:30 – 17:30    Exhibitor Tutorials
• 16:30 – 17:30    Poster Presentation Session B in Exhibition Hall
• 17:30 – 17:45    New Product Award (NPA) Announcement in Exhibit Theatre
• 17:30 – 18:30    Reception in Exhibition Hall
• 18:30 – 20:00    Networking Party (Off-site) | Sponsored by Molecular Devices

Thursday 21 May 2026

• 08:00 – 09:00    Sunrise Yoga (Hilton Vienna Waterfront)
• 08:30 – 16:45    Registration & Lead Retrieval Open
• 09:00 – 10:00    Exhibitor Tutorial Breakfast
• 09:30 – 16:45    Exhibition Hall Open & Poster Viewing
• 10:00 – 10:30    Welcome Coffee Reception in Exhibition Hall
• 10:00 – 10:30    Topical Interest Group Session 3 (TBA) in Exhibit Theatre
• 10:30 – 11:50    Solutions Spotlight Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
• 11:00 – 12:30    Scientific Sessions
• 12:30 – 13:00    Topical Interest Group Session 4 (TBA) in Exhibit Theatre
• 12:30 – 13:30    Exhibitor Tutorials
• 12:00 – 13:30    Lunch in Exhibition
• 13:00 – 13:20    Student Poster Award Announcement in Exhibit Theatre
• 13:20 – 15:20    Solutions Spotlight Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
• 13:30 – 14:30    Poster Presentation Session C in Exhibition Hall
• 14:30 – 16:00    Scientific Sessions
• 15:00 – 15:30    Final Drop for the Passport to Prizes Cards
• 15:30 – 15:45    Passport to Prizes Drawing
• 16:00 – 16:45    Afternoon Coffee Break in Exhibition Hall
• 16:15 – 16:45    Ignite Award Announcement in Exhibit Theatre
• 17:30 – 23:30    Exhibition Move Out/Dismantle

Educational Tracks and Scientific Podium Program

Podium presentations will be organized into three educational tracks: Advances in Drug Discovery, Advances in Laboratory Automation and Screening Applications & Diagnostics. Track descriptions are listed below. Additional speaker and session information will be added shortly.

Advances in Drug Discovery

Innovative technologies, integrative approaches and emerging modalities are revolutionizing drug discovery. This track examines advancements in AI-driven drug design, spatial biology, multiomics, and RNA biology, highlighting their impact on accelerating timelines, enhancing precision, and addressing unmet medical needs.

Discussions will also cover strategies such as drug repurposing and systems pharmacology, highlighting how translational models and computational tools bridge the gap between discovery and patient treatment. The sessions will highlight how these approaches drive the identification of first-in-class targets, improve translational predictivity, and accelerate the development of transformative therapeutics across modalities.

• Co-chairs: Davide Gianni, PhD (AstraZeneca) and Philipp Jaeger, PhD (Boehringer Ingelheim)

Advances in Laboratory Automation

The Advances in Laboratory Automation track features presentations by renowned experts and innovators at the forefront of leveraging advanced laboratory automation and IT. These technological advancements will drive scientific discovery by enhancing laboratory processes and the flow and analysis of high-quality data.

The increasing volume and complexity of data generated from manifold screening technologies, omics and sample management have catalyzed the development of cutting-edge algorithms rooted in big data analytics and machine learning/artificial intelligence. From self-driving experiments to scalable, complex biological models, attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the utilization of the latest laboratory automation and IT breakthroughs that have the potential to revolutionize their businesses and streamline their processes.

• Co-chairs:  Johanna Huchting, PhD (Fraunhofer ITMP) and Brinton Seashore-Ludlow, PhD (Karolinska Institutet)

Screening Applications & Diagnostics

This track aims to provide a clear perspective on the evolving landscape of screening applications and diagnostics, particularly in light of recent advances in AI-assisted drug discovery and development. Renowned experts and innovators will guide us through the latest technologies and breakthroughs shaping key topics, such as perturbation screening, biologically relevant models and assays, spatial multiomics, comprehensive biomarker profiling, and molecular diagnostics.

Additionally, the role of AI and machine learning in streamlining target and lead discovery and addressing global challenges will be explored. We will delve into integrating these technologies into new patient-centric testing paradigms. Attendees can expect to gain unique insights into cutting-edge innovations as experts highlight key trends to watch in the years to come.

• Co-chairs: Fernando Ramon-Olayo, PhD (Servier) and Tillman Buerckstuemmer, PhD (Myllia)

Present

Limitless Opportunities to Present at SLAS Europe 2026

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Important Deadlines

• Podium Abstract Submissions Due: Monday, 19 January 2026
• SLAS Travel Award Podium Submissions Due: Monday, 19 January 2026
• SLAS Travel Award Poster Submissions Due: Monday, 2 February 2026
• Student Poster Award Abstract Submissions Due: Monday, 2 February 2026
• Priority Poster Submission Deadline: Monday, 30 March 2026
• Regular (Non-Award) Poster Submission Deadline: Monday, 27 April 2026

SLAS Europe 2026 Abstract Submission Requirements

To simplify your submission process, please have all of your materials together prior to entering your abstract. You will be able to view screenshots of each step in the abstract process by using the 'Guidelines' section of the submission site.

To submit, you will need the following:

• Abstract title
• Abstract text (450-word limit)

Please include the following information in your abstract:

• Purpose of the study
• Description of experimental procedures
• Summary of data
• Conclusion statement
• Next steps and future experiments
• Any information regarding potential travel restrictions and/or approval permissions that could impact your ability to participate in SLAS Europe 2026

Abstracts should be carefully proofread to avoid errors in the published literature. American spelling should be used throughout; for more information regarding American spelling, please refer to Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers, Eighth Edition (Council of Science Editors, 2014).

• Presentation preference: podium, poster or both (if applicable)
• Identify applicable track (preference only)
• Primary presenter details (one per abstract); Name, Job Title, Organization, Address, City, State, Postal Code, Country, Email, Business Phone, Biography
• Award nominations (if applicable)
• Identify co-authors: Name, Job Title, Organization, City, State, Country, Email

Abstracts relevant to any of the SLAS Europe 2026 tracks are requested and will be reviewed by the SLAS Europe 2026 Scientific Program Committee.

Authors are invited to submit abstracts describing original research on topics relevant to any of the seven program tracks for either poster or podium presentation. Abstracts should describe work not previously the subject of a podium presentation and address why the work is novel. The abstract should clearly present the research itself and the results that have been obtained. Abstracts will be assessed according to the novelty of the work, with an emphasis on abstracts that clearly detail results.

Podium presentations are 30 minutes in length, including questions and answers.

Poster presentations are scheduled for a 1-hour time slot as noted on the Poster Presentation Guidelines webpage.

• The primary presenter will serve as the primary contact for SLAS and must have a valid email address.
• All abstracts must be submitted electronically via this online abstract submission system.
• The body of the abstract may not exceed 450 words.
• The title is considered separate from the body of the abstract and is not included in the word limit. Specific formatting requirements are included on the submission form.
• It is suggested that you first develop your abstract in a word processing program, then copy and paste the information into the appropriate section. There is no spell or grammar check function in the online submission process. Please do not use all capital letters in your abstract or title.
• If accepted, your abstract will be published EXACTLY as it has been entered into the system. This includes company names, presenter names, etc. Submissions will not be edited in any way prior to publishing in conference materials.
• Fields denoted with asterisks (*) are required fields.
• To learn more about the various SLAS Awards presented at the conference and learn if you are eligible to apply, please visit the following links:
  • SLAS Travel Awards
  • SLAS Student Poster Award
• At the close of the applicable submission period, all abstracts will be reviewed by the SLAS Europe 2026 Scientific Program Committee to determine which abstracts are accepted into the program. The SLAS Europe 2026 Scientific Program Committee reserves the right to accept abstracts into tracks other than the one selected by the submitter during the submission process.
• Those submitted as podium abstracts but not accepted for the podium program will be reviewed for a poster submission if indicated as such by the submitter during the submission process.
• Podium presentation confirmations will be distributed in mid-February 2026.