Rhine-Neckar Lab Automation Community | September 2026

Laboratory automation is evolving rapidly, but many of the challenges we face are remarkably similar. Whether it’s robotics, digital workflows, data integration or connected laboratories, the best ideas often emerge when people share their experiences. That´s why the Rhine-Neckar Lab Automation Community was founded in 2026 as a joint initiative by 5-HT, BASF, bioRN Life Science Cluster and BioLabs Heidelberg.

The network brings together researchers, technology providers and industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and learn from each other in an open and informal setting.

Thursday, 10 September 2026

BioLabs Heidelberg, Nikola-Tesla-Straße, 69124 Heidelberg

16:30 – 17:00 | Arrival & Welcome

17:00 | Short impulses

• "From Standalone Instruments to Connected Labs: An Introduction to Lab Integration" Michael Fedler, Senior Key Account Manager Lab Automation, ThermoFisher

• "Beyond Paper: Building the Connected Laboratory" Jochen Meier, Business Process Owner, CDS Business Process Management, Südzucker

• "Automation as a Key Succes Factor in the Modern Lab – Benefits, Requirements and Practical Examples from Genetics, Proteomics and Cell Biology " Dominik Baitinger, Automation Product and Application Manager, Eppendorf

18:00 – 20:00 | Dinner & Networking (Optional: Guided Lab Tour)

If you would like to become part of the community, simply request to join the LinkedIn Community. Each application is reviewed to ensure a valuable exchange between researchers, technology providers and industry professionals.

Once your membership has been approved, you will receive access to the registration links for our meetups and future community activities.

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