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Since 1997, Markes International has been at the forefront of innovation for enhancing the measurement of trace-level volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) by gas chromatography (GC).

Markes International Symposium: Extending the limits of sample extraction and concentration

21 - 21. April 2026
Discover next-generation GC–MS sample extraction at a free Markes & SepSolve symposium. Learn how cryogen-free trapping enhances HS, SPME and TD workflows through real applications, demos and expert insights.
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Markes International Symposium: Extending the limits of sample extraction and concentration

Join Markes International and SepSolve Analytical for a free-to-attend, in-person Symposium dedicated to next-generation sample extraction and concentration for GC–MS.

This unique event will demonstrate how a single automated platform brings together thermal desorption (TD), high-capacity sorptive extraction, headspace (HS) and solid-phase micro extraction (SPME) – all enhanced by cryogen-free trapping – to deliver step-change improvements in sensitivity, reproducibility and analytical coverage.

Whether you currently use HS or SPME, are familiar with TD, or are simply looking to increase the sensitivity of your GC–MS analysis, this Symposium will provide practical insights into how trapping transforms workflows and extends applications.

To register for this free-to-attend symposium, please complete and send the form

Why attend

  • Learn how cryogen-free trapping greatly enhances HS, SPME, high-capacity sorptive extraction and TD workflows
  • See how these platforms enhance established headspace and SPME approaches to deliver ground-breaking sensitivity
  • Gain insights from leading academic and industrial researchers applying these techniques in food, environmental, planetary and clinical sciences
  • Take part in a guided laboratory tour
  • Experience live demonstrations of software tools that simplify complex GC–MS data comparison

Symposium highlights

  • Enhanced sensitivity in extraction workflows – advances in automated HS, SPME and high-capacity sorptive extraction with cryogen-free trapping
  • Applications in focus – from food flavour chemistry and environmental monitoring to planetary protection and urban greenspace profiling
  • Workflow innovation Tips & Tricks – get the best from your workflow, boosting sensitivity and reproducibility in current HS and SPME approaches
  • Lab tour and live demos – multi-technique extraction in practice, alongside TD and GC×GC with time-of-flight mass spectrometry

Speakers

Our programme brings together technical experts from Markes alongside guest speakers from industry and academia.

Urinary volatiles as a non-invasive cancer detection tool
  • Dr Aaron Parker (Imperial College London)

An agenda will follow shortly

Extend your visit

Join us the previous day (21 April) for our Thermal Desorption Symposium, designed to help you understand how thermal desorption (TD) can be applied effectively within modern GC–MS workflow.

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