2025 Edition
IN THE PROGRAM
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Scientific and technical programming
Benefit from three days of expert content dedicated to the most relevant solutions and the latest advancements in the field.
Scientific conferences
A unique program of conferences focused on industry updates and the latest research developments.
Workshops
Exhibitor-led workshops to explore new techniques and technological advances.
SEP 2025 Congress
16th Congress of the Francophone Association for Separation Sciences (SEP25).
the Innovation program
A strong drive for innovation, reflecting the sector's ability to come up with new ideas, new products, new processes and to achieve growth.
Innovation Trophies
Highlighting major innovations among the exhibitors' solutions and products.
- An expert jury: Three nominees and one winner in five categories (Instrumentation, Equipment, Consumables/Reagents/Kits, Digitalization/IT, and Services).
- Award ceremony: Trophies will be presented at the end of the opening conference.
LAB’START-UP
A true springboard for innovation, the event hosts ten high-potential startups on the LAB’START-UP SPACE, winners of the startup challenge.
- 10 innovative companies selected through a competition will receive free exhibition space on the LAB’START-UP SPACE.
- The French Startup Award will honor an innovative project with majority French capital/investors, R&D, and production facilities in France. The winner will receive a 9 m² equipped booth at Forum LABO LYON 2026.
The Business Meetings Program: The Lab'Meetings
Practical and efficient, this service allows you to identify the most relevant contacts, establish meaningful connections, and lay the foundation for future collaborations.
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Take advantage of the free, one-to-one LAB’MEETINGS program!
Connect suppliers offering solutions with decision-makers driving projects to establish partnerships and business relationships.
- Schedule your meetings in advance and save time during the event.
- Identify the most relevant companies/solutions.
- Obtain quality responses and information.
- Discover new partnerships that structure your project.
- Benefit from phone and email assistance before the exhibition.
Access to the Business Meetings service is reserved for exhibitors and registered visitors.
The Education & Job program
Like many industrial sectors, employment and recruitment are among the key challenges for our clients, exhibitors, visitors, and students.
THE EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT AREA
Over ten partners will be present to share their expertise and provide advice:
- Two employment organizations: Bernard Gregory Association (ABG) and APEC.
- Eight schools, partners of CIFL, will highlight the various careers in the industry and guide visitors toward professional training.
GUIDED TOURS
Designed to help young people discover industry players differently and make connections.
JOB DATING SESSIONS
A networking system enabling visitors, students seeking a job, training, internship, or career advice, to connect with recruiting exhibitors and benefit from partners’ advice.
DES CONFÉRENCES ET DES ATELIERS
To review the latest developments in employment and careers within the sector, enhance performance, and support students and job seekers in building their assertiveness.