We are delighted to host the next Lab Automation Community Meet-Up in Munich this March. This event brings together lab automation leaders, innovators, and practitioners from the Pharma and LabTech industries who are shaping the next generation of laboratory automation and digitalization.

Whether you are already active in the field or exploring what’s possible, this evening offers a great opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to meaningful discussions.

Why attend?

• Gain concise expert insights in short impulse presentations (10-15 minutes each)
• Learn about the latest interoperability standards that enable lab automation 
  • Presented by Jason Meredith, Director, SiLA Standard and Head for Software Product Management Tecan Trading AG
• Get implementation strategies for successful lab automation projects
  • Presented by David Heinz, Business Development, ZEISS Digital Innovation
• Discover real-world insights and learn from hands-on robotic lab applications
  • Presented by M. Sc. Dennis Knobbe, Research Associate, Lab Manager Cellular- and Biorobotics Growth Lab, Technische Universität München - Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence
• Participate in open discussions and networking with peers from Pharma, LabTech, and digital innovation
• Enjoy a relaxed apéritif with finger food and drinks

Before the meet-up, get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into automated microscopes on the ZEISS Microscopy Tour. The tour starts at 5:10 p.m. (Update: Registration for this tour is no longer available, as it is already fully booked. However, you can still register for the meet-up itself.)

Event details:

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Meet-up & Tour Venue: ZEISS Offices Munich Obersendling (see details below)

Participation: Free of charge

Parking: Several public parking spaces are available around the metro station "Aidenbachstraße". Parking at Aumüller Bakery is prohibited.
Registrations: Please be aware that, due to limited space, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate all registrations for the meet-up.