
5-HT Innovators Club | September 2025
11. September 2025 09:00 - 11. September 2025 17:00 | Karlsruhe
5-HT Innovators Club focusing on Lab Digitalization and Automation
Exchange within the 5-HT INNOVATION COMMUNITY
The 5ht iteration of our 5-HT Innovators Club will be focusing on Lab Digitalization and Automation. It is hosted in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Stefan Bräse (Institute of Organic Chemistry and Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems – Functional Molecular Systems) at the ZEISS Innovation Hub at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
Key facts:
Date: 11th September 2025
Location: ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Campus North
Language: English
Cost: Free-of-charge, but registration is required
As a special highlight of the event, we will have the exclusive opportunity to visit the ChemASAP facility, one of the world's most modern infrastructures for automated process control in chemistry. KIT is building this plant together with BASF SE. ChemASAP is a Materials Acceleration Platform (MAP) of the KIT for the synthesis and characterization of chemical substances that are used in various applications from biology to materials science.
We will also be able to exclusively visit the soon-to-be-merged BioMaterials (Bio.MAT) and Tissue & Organoids (Bio.LAB) self-driving labs at the ZEISS Innovation Hub. Bio.MAT is a central platform for training data sets for the autonomous discovery of biomaterials, in particular for printable bioinks, Bio.LAB is an automated platform for the cultivation and differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to 3D tissues.
The 5-HT Innovators Club is an exclusive event for the 5-HT corporate community. It combines keynotes and workshop elements and offers plenty of space for exchanging best practices, success stories, use cases and expert talks. Startups also present innovative solutions and use cases.
5-HT offers an ecosystem to connect these dimensions. With the Innovators Club, we want to drive innovation and strengthen the exchange in the development and implementation of digital solutions for the chemical, health & sustainability sectors.

ZEISS Innovation Hub Karlsruhe, Picture: ZEISS Innovation Hub Karlsruhe

ChemASAP @ KIT, Picture: KIT - ChemASAP - Home
Agenda
Innovators from our corporate community meet in the unique innovation environment of the ZEISS Hub in Karlsruhe. It's all about exchanging ideas on digitalization, open innovation, sustainability, inspiration, best practices and networking. In a relaxed pre-event, we offer an opportunity to get to know each other informally.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Dinner & Informal get-together and exchange in a relaxed atmosphere at the Badisch Brauhaus Karlsruhe
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Opening 5-HT and Prof. Dr. Stefan Bräse / KIT
Keynotes from renowned (international) experts on lab digitalization and automation, such as
Dr. Hergen Schultze, BASF, Head of Data Analytics "Autonomous Research Machines"
Coffee break
Pitches from innovative international startups
Networking Lunch including a startup marketplace and poster presentations from PhD students
Guided workshops and discussion groups on the topics of “Self-Driving Labs”, “Lab Data” and “Lab Sustainability through Digitalization and Automation” (parallel in 3 sessions)
Coffee break
An exclusive tour of two state-of-the-art self-driving lab facilities at KIT:
ChemASAP is a Materials Acceleration Platform (MAP) of the KIT for the synthesis and characterization of chemical substances that are used in various applications from biology to materials science, as well as
The soon-to-be-merged BioMaterials (Bio.MAT) and Tissue & Organoids (Bio.LAB) self-driving labs at the ZEISS Innovation Hub. Bio.MAT is a central platform for training data sets for the autonomous discovery of biomaterials, in particular for printable bioinks, Bio.LAB is an automated platform for the cultivation and differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to 3D tissues.
Wrap-up
Travel and Accomodation
We have arranged special conditions for our guests at the AAAA Hotelwelt, a family-run hotel with unique themed rooms in the heart of Karlsruhe. The hotel has its own underground parking garage and is located next to its own brewery, Badisch Brauhaus, where we will meet the evening before. For guests arriving by public transport, we will offer a shuttle from the hotel to the event location.
Participation
The event is aimed at partners from the chemical, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The number of participants is limited. If you are interested in joining, please contact us
Alexander Böser – Scientific Event Organisation (alexander.boeser@5-ht.com, +49 176 16376321)
Corinna Herrmann – General Event Organisation (corinna.herrmann@5-ht.com, +49 179 3404041)
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