SLAS Europe 2026

Date: May 19-21, 2026

Venue: Vienna Congress & Convention Center, Vienna, Austria

Organizer：SLAS

Frequency:  Annually  

Introduction

SLAS Europe 2026 is the largest European conference and exhibition focused on laboratory automation and life sciences discovery. Transforming research is what SLAS is all about, and the innovation providers and exhibitors at our annual conference drive that process.

Held at the Vienna Congress and Convention Center (VIECON) in Vienna, Austria, from 19–21 May 2026, SLAS Europe 2026 delivers a dynamic exhibition experience designed to connect innovators, decision-makers and thought leaders. Exhibitors gain unparalleled access to both business-to-business and business-to-consumer interactions, showcasing their solutions to a highly engaged audience. With hands-on demonstrations, networking opportunities and cutting-edge insights, SLAS Europe is the premier platform to elevate your brand and drive meaningful industry connections.

Biologists, technologists, engineers, principal investigators and academic research teams unite to explore new technologies to accelerate their scientific discoveries. Technology providers find new collaborators, customers and opportunities to connect with their users.

SLAS’s interdisciplinary community of researchers actively engages with developers and providers of laboratory automation technologies to share innovations, exchange ideas and solve challenges together. This is your opportunity to showcase your innovations, meet future partners and build relationships with the users who rely on your technology

Previous Exhibitions

SLAS Europe 2025 welcomed over 1,700 registered attendees. This was a record-breaking number of participants! 55% of attendees were from non-exhibiting companies. Over 490 delegates attended the exhibition only. The event also attracted 216 exhibitors from 40 countries, who highly praised the exhibition, resulting in a 70% re-booking rate.

SLAS Europe 2024 had a total of 1,185 registered participants: 58% attendees, 42% exhibitors; with 109 exhibiting companies from over 40 countries: Germany 21%, Spain 15%, UK 12%, Denmark 10%, Netherlands 6%, Switzerland 6%, others 31%.

Why Attend?

lUnparallelled Access

ØConnect directly with more than 1,600 delegates from the European life sciences community, including

leading scientists, lab managers, automation engineers and decision-makers actively seeking solutions.

lShowcase Your Solutions

Ø Demonstrate your technology in a high-traffic exhibition hall designed for discovery, where delegates come to evaluate, compare and invest in the next generation of lab automation.

lUnmatched Networking

ØJoin key discussions, connect with decision-makers across the exhibit hall and enjoy exclusive after-hours events, all designed for maximum networking. SLAS welcomes all exhibitors to a dedicated exhibitor-only pre-event workshop and a conference reception designed to help you better connect with other technology providers.

lBuild Strategic Industry Partnerships

ØForge relationships with leading lab automation vendors and potential collaborators for joint ventures and co-development projects, specifically in Europe, that push industry innovation forward. Connect with skilled engineers, technologists and researchers to find potential European-based recruits with specialized expertise in lab automation and screening.

lImpact the Evolution of the Industry

ØAlign your brand with the community that is advancing science through automation, data and technology, to reinforce your role as a driver of progress.

lAmplify your Brand

ØBoost brand visibility through interactions with the European trade media, industry bloggers and press, and showcase new products to build market excitement.

Product Sectors

ADME/Tox Supplies,Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning,Assays/Assay Development,Augmented Reality Applications,Barcode Readers & Labeling Cultures /Apparatus / Supplies,Chemical Synthesis Reagents,Chromatography,Clinical Automation/CLIA,Clinical/Pre-Clinical Diagnostics,Compound Screening Libraries,Computer Hardware/Software,Consulting Services,Contract Research Services,Cryopreservation Supplies,Data Analysis,DNA-Encoded Libraries,DNA/RNA Synthesis and Purification,Detection Systems,

Diluters/Dispensers,Dissolution Apparatus,Drug Development,Electrophoresis , quipment/Supplies, Equipment integration, Filtration Equipment & Supplies, Flow Cytometry, Fluids: Motors, Pumps, Valves, Fluorescence Assays, Fluorescence Equipment & Supplies, General Laboratory Equipment &

Supplies, Genetic Engineering, Genomics, HTS Products & Services, Homogenizers, Hybridization Equipment & Reagents, Imaging Systems & Software, Incubators & Ovens, Lab Design & Engineering Services, Lab Enclosures and Hoods, Label-Free Assays, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Labware, Liquid Handling Equipment, Luminometers, MALDI/Spectrometry, Metabolomics, Micro & Nanotechnologies/Organ-on-a-Chip, Microarray Biochip Analysis Systems, Microplates, Molecular Biology Instruments, Nanocoatings, Pipettors/Pipette Tips, Plasticware Process Control Systems, Proteomics, RFID Readers, Reagents, Remote Lab/Cloud Automation, Robotics/Motion Control, Sample Management, Scales/Balances, Spectroscopy, Startup, Synthetic Biology, Toxicology Services Automation

Why Vienna?

Join us in Vienna, Austria — a city where science, innovation and opportunity meet. This is an opportunity to engage with influential leaders from across Europe and beyond.

lSTRATEGIC LOCATION. MAXIMUM REACH.

ØVienna sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, which attracts a diverse audience from pharma, biotech, academia and contract research organizations.

lAN INDUSTRY POWERHOUSE.

ØHome to leading universities, cutting-edge biotech firms and the Vienna BioCenter, the city is a magnet for professionals in automation, high-throughput screening and assay development.

lNETWORKING THAT DELIVERS ROI.

ØEngage with a highly qualified audience ready to explore new solutions. Opportunities for VIP networking and curated visits to local research hubs give your team direct access to prospects.

lA DESTINATION.

ØVienna’s culture, history and quality of life boost attendance—and give participants another reason to stay longer, ensuring more touchpoints for you.

Contact:  Mrs. Sherry Yang

Tel: 86-21-36050835      Fax: 86-21-36050835

Mobile: 86-18301987747

Email: sherryyang@pe-exhibition.com

Address: Room 601&611, Carnival Building, No. 210, 1st Dahua Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai