LABORAMA 360 2026

Belgium’s all-round must-attend lab event

Laborama 360 brings everything together you need to move faster, smarter and more confidently in your lab: live demos, proven innovations, expert insights and high-value networking. One visit gives you a clear view of what’s next for your lab.

👉Book your free ticket now and make sure you’re there.

Live Action

Expect more than static displays at Laborama 360. On the exhibition floor, several stands give you the chance to see instruments and methods in action, letting you explore and test them as they could be used in your own lab. These hands-on experiences provide practical insights and a first-hand look at the latest innovations.

Innovation

Innovation comes alive at Laborama 360 when expertise intersects with creativity. It’s where fresh ideas are nurtured, future talent receives its spotlight, and new perspectives on science inspire both wonder and practical insight.

Networking

Think networking is just small talk at a stand? Think again. Laborama 360 turns connections into experiences. Dive into hands-on, interactive formats where ideas spark and collaborations happen naturally. No matter your level - young potentials, senior or somewhere in between - you’ll leave with fresh insights, new contacts, and a stronger network than you expected.

Program

Scientific Sessions – Life Science (Thursday, 19 March)

10:00 – Standardising quantification and susceptibility testing of phages for the fight against antibiotic resistance in the lab of the future

• Dr. Stefan Vermeulen

10:30 – Precision oncology: navigating the road from discovery to patient impact

• PhD Jiska van der Reest

11:00 – Past, present and future of melanoma research and treatment

• Prof. Jean-Christophe (Chris) Marine

11:30 – Tumor-associated macrophages as novel targets for cancer therapy

• Prof. Dr. ir. Jo Van Ginderachter

12:00 – Combining RNA technology and cell therapy for next-generation cancer treatments

• Prof. Dr. Karim Vermaelen

13:30 – Advancing the boundaries of real-time live cell analysis

• PhD Gaia Cangiotti

14:00 – Unmasking pandemics: lessons from COVID-19 and the road ahead

• Prof. Dr. Steven Van Gucht, Sciensano

14:30 – Progress of immunotherapy for solid tumors, illustrated by melanoma and glioblastoma

• Prof. Dr. Bart Neyns

15:00 – Navigating the Molecular Landscape of Health and Disease

• Prof. Dr. Bart Ghesquiere

Scientific Sessions – Food (Friday, 20 March)

10:30 – Hygiene measured smartly: inspiring examples from the food industry

• Dr. ir. Koen De Reu

11:00 – Automated sample preparation and analysis of mycotoxins in food

• PhD Gerd Vanhoenacker

11:30 – Analytical tools for food safety

• PhD Bram Miserez

12:00 – How additive manufacturing accelerates local production

• Kevin Sel

13:30 – Understanding the flavour of food products and ingredients with Sensory Analytics Statistics (SAS) approach

• PhD Inge Dirinck

14:00 – Opportunities and challenges in sustainable food packaging

• Prof. Dr. ir. Peter Ragaert

14:30 – Cocoa and chocolate analysis, from bean to praline

• Claudia Delbaere