SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition
The SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition
will be uniting the European life sciences and laboratory technology community in Hamburg, Germany, 20-22 May.
This year's programming will feature:
- behind-the-scenes Technology Provider Showcase sessions sessions at local life sciences innovators -- hear (and see!) how they interconnected discovery and technology in their current lab automation workflows;
- valuable access to revolutionary lab automation and biotech innovation through scientific sessions and insightful keynote 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 2025 Registration Information
Please note there is no live streaming registration option for this event nor will On Demand content be available for SLAS Europe 2025.
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Registration Fees
Industry
Members Only Discount (On or Before 24 February 2025)
- member* €775 / non-member €950
Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2025)
- member* €850 / non-member €950
Advance Discount (1 April - 19 May 2025)
- member* €950 / non-member €1,050
Onsite Rate (20 May 2025 and After)
- member* €975 / non-member €1,150
Academic/Government
Members Only Discount (On or Before 24 February 2025)
- member* €475 / non-member €675
Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2025)
- member* €550 / non-member €675
Advance Discount (1 April - 19 May 2025)
- member* €650 / non-member €750
Onsite Rate (20 May 2025 and After)
- member* €675 / non-member €850
Student
Members Only Discount (On or Before 24 February 2025)
- member* €100 / non-member €125
Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2025)
- member* €125 / non-member €125
Advance Discount (1 April - 19 May 2025)
- member* €125 / non-member €125
Onsite Rate (20 May 2025 and After)
- member* €150 / non-member €150
Host Country (Germany)
Members Only Discount (On or Before 24 February 2025)
- member* €450 / non-member €625
Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2025)
- member* €525 / non-member €625
Advance Discount (1 April - 19 May 2025)
- member* €600 / non-member €700
Onsite Rate (20 May 2025 and After)
- member* €650 / non-member €750
Exhibition Only Participant: All Days
Members Only Discount (On or Before 24 February 2025)
- member* €175 / non-member €200
Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2025)
- member* €225 / non-member €200
Advance Discount (1 April - 19 May 2025)
- member* €225 / non-member €275
Onsite Rate (20 May 2025 and After)
- member* €275 / non-member €325
Host Country Exhibition Only: All Days (Residents of Germany)
Members Only Discount (On or Before 24 February 2025)
- member* €175 / non-member €200
Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2025)
- member* €175 / non-member €200
Advance Discount (1 April - 19 May 2025)
- member* €175 / non-member €200
Onsite Rate (20 May 2025 and After)
- member* €175 / non-member €200
NEW! Pre-Conference Technology Provider Showcase (Add-On to Main Registration Fee) - Price Shown Is Per Showcase
Members Only Discount (On or Before 24 February 2025)
- member* €125 / non-member €125
Early Bird Discount (25 February - 31 March 2025)
- member* €125 / non-member €125
Advance Discount (1 April - 19 May 2025)
- member* €175 / non-member €175
Onsite Rate (20 May 2025 and After)
- member* €225 / non-member €225
*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 Presentations (50+)
- Keynote Presentations (2)
- Exhibitor Tutorials
- Ignite Presentations
- Solutions Spotlight Presentations
- Topical Interest Group Meetings
- Exhibition access
- Coffee service on conference days
- Lunch on conference days
- Opening Reception in the Exhibition
- Conference App access
- SLAS Career Center Connections
- SLAS job boards
- Mentor Match program
- Recruiter Hours
- Networking Opportunities
- Scientific Poster Presentations (150+)
- Hamburg city public transportation ticket
Exhibition-Only Registration includes access to:
- Exhibitor Tutorials
- Ignite Theater Presentations
- Topical Interest Group Meetings
- SLAS Career Center Connections
- SLAS job boards
- Mentor Match program
- Recruiter Hours
- Networking Opportunities
- Scientific Poster Presentations
- Exhibition access
- Solutions Spotlight Presentations
- Conference App
- Coffee service on conference days
- Lunch on conference days
- Opening Reception in the Exhibition
Learn
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).
Details including individual presentation titles, times and abstracts; exhibitor events; special events and all other conference activities will be confirmed in early 2025.
Monday 19 May 2025
- 7:30 - 20:00 Exhibitor Move-In (Island spaces and approved requests)
Tuesday 20 May 2025
- 7:30 - 20:00 Exhibitor Registration & Lead Retrieval Open
- 7:30 - 20:00 All Exhibitor Move-In
- 9:00 - 16:00 Technology Provider Showcases (Off-site)
- 16:30 - 18:00 Technology Provider Showcase Networking Apéritif (Off-site)
- 17:00 - 18:00 Exhibitor Welcome Reception
Wednesday 21 May 2025
- 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
- 11:30 - 13:00 Scientific Sessions
- 12:30 - 13:00 Topical Interest Group Session #1 in Exhibit Theatre
- 13:00 - 14:00 Exhibitor Tutorials
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch in Exhibition
- 13:30 - 14:20 Ignite Award Finalist Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
- 14:30 - 16:10 Solutions Spotlight Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
- 15:00 - 16:30 Scientific Sessions
- 16:00 - 17:00 Afternoon Coffee Break in Exhibition Hall
- 16:30 - 17:00 Topical Interest Group Session #2 in Exhibit Theatre
- 16:30 - 17:30 Poster Presentation Session A 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 Rooftop Garden Party (Location: CCH Rooftop)
Thursday 22 May 2025
- 08:00 - 09:00 Morning Stroll (Outdoor Activity)
- 08:30 - 18:30 Registration & Lead Retrieval Open
- 09:00 - 10:00 Exhibitor Tutorial Breakfast
- 09:30 - 16:00 Exhibition Hall Open & Poster Viewing
- 09:30 - 10:30 Welcome Coffee Reception in Exhibition Hall
- 10:00 - 10:30 Topical Interest Group Session #3 in Exhibit Theatre
- 10:35 - 11:55 Solutions Spotlight Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
- 11:30 - 13:00 Scientific Sessions
- 12:00 - 12:30 Topical Interest Group Session #4 in Exhibit Theatre
- 13:00 - 13:15 Student Poster Award Announcement in Exhibit Theatre
- 13:00 - 14:00 Exhibitor Tutorials
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch in Exhibition
- 13:20 - 15:20 Solutions Spotlight Presentations in Exhibit Theatre
- 14:00 - 15:00 Poster Presentation Session B in Exhibition Hall
- 15:00 - 16:30 Scientific Sessions
- 15:00 - 15:30 Final Drop for the Passport to Prizes Cards
- 15:30 - 15:45 Passport to Prizes Drawing
- 15:30 - 16:00 Afternoon Coffee Break in Exhibition Hall
- 15:30 - 16:00 Topical Interest Group Session #5 in Exhibit Theatre
- 16:30 - 17:30 Closing Keynote Presentation | Ignite Award Announcement
- 16:30 - 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
Advances in data-driven technologies and novel scientific approaches are revolutionizing the drug discovery process from early-stage research to clinical development. This track aims to provide a deeper understanding of how cutting-edge fields like integrative multi-omics, spatial biology, AI, and systems pharmacology are transforming the development of novel therapeutics. Across these sessions, you will explore how the integration of translational models, drug repurposing strategies, and native structure biology is accelerating the journey from scientific discovery to patient treatment, with a focus on improving both efficacy and precision in therapeutic development.
Co-chairs: Annika Jenmalm Jensen (Karolinska Institutet) and Peter Sjö (DNDi)
Advances in Laboratory Automation
The Advances in Laboratory Automation track features presentations by renowned experts and innovators in their field who are at the forefront of leveraging advanced laboratory automation and IT. These technological advancements will be pivotal in driving scientific discovery forward through the enhancement of laboratory processes, and the flow and analysis of associated data. The increasing volume of data generated from omics, high content screening, drug discovery and sample management has catalyzed the development of cutting-edge algorithms rooted in big data analytics and machine learning/artificial intelligence. Attendees can anticipate gaining 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. This track will also include a special session sponsored by ELRIG focusing on scaling complex in vitro models.
Co-chairs: Mike Gray (GSK) and Johanna Huchting (Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology)
Screening Applications & Diagnostics
The Screening Applications & Diagnostics track provides a clear perspective on the evolving landscape of screening applications and diagnostics, particularly in light of the medical and scientific challenges emerging in the post-COVID era. Renowned experts and innovators will guide us through the latest technologies and breakthroughs shaping emerging topics, including renewed interest in phenotypic screening, advancements in label-free technologies, functional genomics, precision medicine, and minimally invasive diagnostics. Additionally, the role of AI and machine learning in streamlining target and lead discovery, as well as addressing global challenges like drug resistance, widespread antibiotic misuse, and disease management, will be explored. We will delve into the integration of these technologies into new patient-centric testing paradigms, such as point-of-care and at-home testing. Attendees can expect unique insights into cutting-edge innovations as experts highlight key trends to watch in the coming years.
Co-chairs: Enrique Hernández Jiménez (Loop Dx) and Fernando Ramon-Olayo (Servier)
Present
Showcase your research to the global lab automation and life sciences community in Hamburg.
SLAS invites research scientists, engineers, academics and business leaders to submit abstracts for presentation in the any one of the three educational tracks featured at this year's conference. Contributions from graduate students, post-doctoral associates and junior faculty are encouraged. Abstract submissions from academia, government and industry are also welcome.
Important Deadlines
Podium Abstract Deadline: Monday, 20 January 2025
Tony B. Travel Award Podium Deadline: Monday, 20 January 2025
Tony B. Travel Award Poster Deadline: Monday, 17 February 2025
Student Poster Award Abstract Deadline: Monday 17 February 2025
Regular (Non-Award) Poster Submissions Deadline: Monday 28 April 2025
SLAS Europe 2025 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 screen shots 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)
- 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
General Instructions:
- Abstracts relevant to any of the SLAS Europe 2025 tracks are requested and will be reviewed by the SLAS Europe 2025 Scientific Program Committee.
- Authors are invited to submit abstracts describing original research on topics relevant to any of the four 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 results that have been obtained. Abstracts will be assessed according to the novelty of the work, with an emphasis to abstracts that clearly detail results.
- Podium presentations are 30 minutes in length including questions and answers.
- Each abstract should contain the following content:
- An introductory sentence indicating the purposes of the study.
- A brief description of experimental procedures.
- A summary of the data to be presented.
- A statement of the conclusions based on the presented data.
- A statement of next steps and future experiments.
- 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).
- Poster presentations are scheduled for a 2-hour time slot as noted on the Poster Presentation Guidelines page.
- Poster presentations are scheduled for a 2-hour time slot as noted on the Poster Presentation Guidelines page.
- 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 in 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 Tony B. Travel Awards
-- SLAS Student Poster Award
- At the close of the applicable submission period, all abstracts will be reviewed by the SLAS Europe 2025 Scientific Program Committee to determine which abstracts are accepted into the program. The SLAS Europe 2024 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 2025.
