What to look out for at Analytica 2026
Analytica 2026, an annual trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology, will take place in Munich, Germany, from March 24–27. This year’s event will offer exhibition areas, forums, special shows and conferences across five halls. Browse some of the key topics and talks to watch on this year’s agenda below.
Key topics for Analytica 2026
Laboratory analysis
Expect to learn about the latest analytical methods and innovative developments presented by international industry leaders. Key topics include:
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- Sample preparation in the laboratory
- Elemental analyzers for elemental analysis
- Chromatography: accessories and methods such as DC, IC, GC, HILIC, HPLC, UHPLC, FPLC, and their coupling techniques
- Spectroscopic methods like IR, FTIR, UV/Vis, AAS, ICP
- Mass spectrometry and tandem mass spectrometry, MS couplings such as GC–MS, GC–MS/MS, GC–APCI-MS, HPLC–MS, HPLC–MS/MS
- Measurement and control technology, sensors
- Sustainable laboratory analysis
Talk to watch:
It’s time for change: transforming pharmaceutical sample preparation through automation
Speaker: Ramsey Khinda, SOTAX AG (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)
Biotechnology
Explore innovative system solutions, the latest product developments and current trends in biotechnology. Key topics include:
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- Bioanalytical methods
- General laboratory equipment
- Highly specific molecular and microbiological methods
- Test kits
- PCR and assay methods
- Next-generation technologies
- Automation and evaluation possibilities
- Bioinformatics
Talk to watch:
Future application directions of ion chromatography
Speaker: Kevin Pu, Qingdao Shine Chromatograph Technology Co., Ltd (China)
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Laboratory technology
Immerse yourself in the laboratory equipment showcase and learn about the pivotal developments in lab technology and future-proof laboratory equipment. Key topics include:
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- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Sustainability
- Instrumental analysis
- Elemental and particle analysis
Talk to watch:
Revealing nanoscale structure and chemistry driving material performance using advanced electron microscopy
Speaker: Prerna Sudera, Thermo Fisher Scientific (MA, USA)
Quality control
Learn about the solutions for quality control in the laboratory across diverse industries and applications. Key topics include:
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- Batch management
- Documentation
- GLP and GMP
- Calibration
- Materials testing
- Quality Management Software
- Quality Assurance
- Standard Operating Procedures
Talk to watch:
Quality statistics made easy: modern evaluation and visualization that really works
Speaker: Lisa Schreiber, ADDITIVE software (Bad Nauheim, Germany)
The global analytical network
In addition to the 1066 exhibitors and 33,386 visitors at Analytica Munich, shows across China, Vietnam, India, Africa and the USA will take place during March, making it the world’s largest network of trade fairs for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology.
