The 54th HPLC conference, HPLC 2025 will be held from Sunday through Thursday, June 15-19, 2025, in Bruges, Belgium. The oral abstract due date is January 15th, 2025.
In Bruges, the program will kick-off in the splendid Concert Hall on Sunday with a talk by Koen Sandra (RIC Group, Belgium) on the recent advancements in mRNA structural characterization and by prof. Kerstin Thurow (CELISCA – Center for Life Science Automation, Germany) on the automation of the analytical life science lab.
From Monday on, the conference will be continued in the adjacent, brand-new BMCC conference centre, where a timely and forward looking scientific program will be offered. Traditionally, the HPLC showcases the broadest possible selection of chromatography-related topics (including sample prep, detection and data analysis) brought by the best scientists active in the field. In Bruges, considerable attention will also be paid to the related separation sciences (preparative chromatography, SFC, GC, FFF and associated particle separation techniques). A strong focus will also be put on machine learning and sustainability, with dedicated sessions and tutorials on the topic. Further, the conference will have a strong focus on today’s and tomorrow’s practice in the industry HPLC labs, including all aspects of lab automation and data processing. Under the name “Bring your boss to the HPLC”, a separate networking track will be offered to participating lab managers and decision-makers where they can share experiences and contemplate on the future of their labs.
Next to the Csaba Horvath award competition for the best early career oral presentation, early-career participants will be able to engage in dedicated poster and flash presentation competitions (with two separate awards). They will be offered a maximum number of oral presentation slots and will enjoy a broad selection of educational workshops and tutorials. For researchers nearing the end of their PhD or postdocs, will find their liking in the job speed date and career workshop that will be held.
The combined exhibition, poster sessions, and catering hall will serve as the central hub of the conference, ensuring a lively and engaging atmosphere. This will undoubtedly peak during the “poster & exhibitor fests” we plan to organize on Monday and Tuesday afternoon. To encourage scientific discussions between delegates and vendors during these 3h sessions, poster abstracts topics will be linked to the vendor’s offerings (chrom-dating) and an app will be used to select (and reward) the delegate having the most vendor-interactions.
To encourage scientific exchange and friendship building, the scientific program will be topped with a rich social program, reflecting the well-known Belgian hospitality, and its abundant food and drink culture.
Bruges is a city renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and many historic attractions such as the bustling Market Square, the serene Begijnhof, and picturesque canals, all within a 10 to 15 min walk from the conference centre. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is often referred to as the “Venice of the North”. Bruges is also famous for its broad choice of culinary delights, including exquisite Belgian chocolates, waffles, and world-renowned beers. Located in the Flanders region, Bruges is easily accessible through the well-connected international airport in Brussels (1 direct train per hour). Major European cities such as Amsterdam, London and Paris are within a range of maximally 300 km, and all easily connected by high-speed train.
The chair team, consisting of Gert Desmet, Frederic Lynen, Sebastiaan Eeltink, Deirdre Cabooter and Ken Broeckhoven look forward to welcoming you with open arms in Bruges for a memorable conference.
A link to the flyer is below:
https://chromsoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HPLC2025_Flyer_A5.pdf
26th International Reid Bioanalytical Forum 8th September to 11th September
We will be hosting the 26th edition of the International Reid Bioanalytical Forum at the Cambridge Belfry Hotel (Cambourne, UK) between 8–11 September 2025.
Registration is now open for this stand-out event with presentations and discussions on cutting-edge science from across the bioanalytical community, bringing richness, creativity and opportunities for cross-fertilization of ideas, rarely found at other events. This inclusive and congenial event will continue our tradition of providing a supportive environment for early career bioanalysts. We will also be maintaining our institution of providing a number of fun social events to help attendees get to know each other and become part of our community for the oldest bioanalytical event.
There will be a single stream of oral presentations given by lecturers from a broad base of organizations where bioanalysis takes place, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, instrument manufacturers and academics, supported by poster presentations and vendor exhibitions. We will also be providing a separate half day training course focusing on the theme of cell and gene therapy.
