ABG will be present at the 2026 edition of Forum LABO. Join us on 10 and 11 March 2026 at the Lyon Convention Centre and come meet us as well as the many companies attending the event.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Key highlights of the 2026 edition
ABG at Forum LABO Lyon 2026
Practical information
Forum LABO brings together all stakeholders of the laboratory ecosystem: large companies, SMEs, start-ups, researchers, students, learned societies, buyers and technicians from the pharmaceutical, chemical, agri-food, cosmetics and biotechnology sectors.
A true professional hub, the event helps shape the laboratory of tomorrow through five complementary areas:
Two days to meet leading suppliers, discover the latest technological innovations and discuss scientific, regulatory and industrial challenges.
Discover the list of exhibitors at Forum LABO Lyon 2026
For its 2026 edition, Forum LABO offers a rich programme combining scientific conferences, technical workshops, demonstrations and themed activities.
Under the theme:
“Reinventing the laboratory through AI, ecology, reindustrialisation and collective intelligence: new models, new practices”
This session will bring together economic, institutional and scientific stakeholders to discuss the major transformations shaping the sector.
Over two days, Forum LABO offers:
Topics include laboratory robotics, metrology, safety, test validation, AI in laboratories, chemistry-materials, microbiology, environment-energy, cosmetics, agri-food and more.
View the detailed session programme
Business meetings enabling project leaders and solution providers to connect through targeted appointments.
Discover the full programme of the 2026 edition
On the occasion of Forum LABO Lyon 2026, a major photo contest is launched around the theme: “Your laboratory, your science, your perspective”.
Objective: to showcase the beauty and creativity of the scientific world.
The selected photographs will be printed in large format and exhibited in the Trémie, a strategic area of the exhibition crossed by all visitors.
A unique opportunity to:
Submission deadline: 2 March 2026.
The Forum LABO Lyon 2026 Awards recognise projects, laboratories, teams or individuals embodying:
These awards also highlight collaboration, diversity and engagement within the scientific ecosystem.
Application deadline: 1 February 2026
Apply for the “AuRA Excellence” Award Submit a nomination for the “Women in Lab” Award
ABG, partner of Forum LABO, will be present on both days of the event and will be pleased to offer:
- career advice,
- resources and expertise on employment and career development for PhDs,
- a selection of job offers.
Forum LABO Lyon 2026 will take place on 10 and 11 March 2026 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Lyon Convention Centre: 50 quai Charles de Gaulle
Entrance H – Cité Internationale Parking – P1 – P2
All practical information to prepare your visit to Forum LABO Lyon 2026.