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28-29 October 2025
EPIC Technology Meeting on Photonics for Bio and Life Science applications at CSEM
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Hosted by
EPIC Members
390.00 Excl. VAT
Invited companies
390.00 Excl. VAT
Non-members
590.00 Excl. VAT


Please note, preferably register only one person per company for best possible networking.

Biophotonics is a branch of science focused on the study of optical processes in biological systems, both those that occur naturally and in bioengineered materials. It has been attracting more and more interest due to the need of understanding more in detail the behavior of living beings, organisms, cells and molecules, their internal structure and their reaction against certain chemical compounds and other external agents. The information obtained is critical to develop new medical procedures and devices, improve the quality of food and beverages, increase the efficiency of the agricultural production or optimize the formulation of pharmaceutical products used to prevent, diagnose, treat or alleviate the symptoms of different diseases.

In this meeting, we will bring together the key companies developing photonics devices and components with researchers and end-users to discuss the current technology trends and emerging applications. We will talk about the different imaging and analytical technologies involved in the visualization and characterization of biological samples, such as spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction or fluorescence microscopy. We will pay attention to the mechanisms involved in the interaction of light with different tissues, both for therapy purposes and for tracking and sensing applications. And, last but not least, we will also talk about the latest developments in fabrication and 3D printing for bio and life sciences, including bioprinting, 2 photon polymerization or additive manufacturing. We will find how those technologies can help to develop new components to support the different techniques of imaging and analysis, but also how their combination with cells and biomaterials allow the fabrication of biomedical organs and tissues.

Agenda

27 October 2025, Monday

Optional agenda:

10:00 – 18:00 Company visits
19:00 – 22:00 Pre-event networking dinner

 28 October 2025, Tuesday

12:00 – 13:15 Registration and networking lunch
13:15 – Welcoming words

 13:30 – 15:15 SESSION 1

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

15:15 – 16:00 Networking coffee break

 16:00 – 18:00 SESSION 2

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

 18:00 – Departure from the venue to the dinner place
19:00 – 22:00 Networking dinner

 29 October 2025, Wednesday

07:30 Departure from the recommended hotel – TBA.

08:00 – 08:45 Welcome coffee

 08:45 – 10:30 SESSION 3

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

09:45 – 10:30 Networking coffee break

 11:15 – 12:30 SESSION 4

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

12:45 – 13:45 Networking lunch

 13:45 – 15:30 Company visit

 15:30 End of the technology meeting

Venue

CSEM Neuchâtel (address: Rue Jaquet-Droz 1 – 2002 Neuchâtel – Switzerland)

Supported By
Technology Manager
Technology scope and agenda
Antonio Castelo, PhD
Antonio Castelo, PhD
Technology Expert for Bio-Medical and Lasers
Programme Manager
Coordination
Lídia Briquets
Lídia Briquets
Programme Manager
Event Manager
Logistics, venue, accommodation, and transportation
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