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Bellecour 1
Mar 10, 2026
9:30 AM11:00 AM
ŒnologieCosmeticsPharma & BiotechnologyChemistry & MaterialsEnvironment & EnergyCleanroom & Contamination ControlLaboratory RoboticsMetrologie

Opening Conference - Reinventing the laboratory at the intersection of AI, ecology, reindustrialization, and collaborative models: new models, new practices

Speakers:
Adama OuattaraGENCOVERYCEOAntoine MarionMEDDENOVOCo-founder & CTORomain RivièreBOBINE CHEMISTRYCTOThibault HoneggerCEO & Co-FounderNETRIVincent SchanenSYENSQODirecteur du Département Chimie OrganiqueLoïc THOMASPrésident - CIFLDirecteur Général - ANTON PAARNathaly MERMETExpression SciencesJournaliste animatrice Scientifique , PhD NeurosciencesAgnès BastidSirius NeosightCo-founder & CEOVéronique RibièreProjet WINDEYES / CNRSresponsable Industrie du FuturDamien ParisienBENTA LYONCEO
Description
In the face of environmental challenges, sovereignty issues, and the rise of artificial intelligence, the laboratory sector is undergoing a profound transformation. The opening conference of Forum Labo Lyon 2026 gives the floor to academic and industrial stakeholders from the region who have successfully turned these changes into real drivers of innovation. It offers insights into the dynamics at work around three key pillars: - reindustrialization and the structuring of decarbonized and depolluted sectors; - AI serving research, analysis, and production; - collaborative models as a driver of innovation. Coming from various sectors and organizations, the speakers will share their vision of the laboratory and the choices that allow them to anticipate the sector's challenges and transform them into opportunities. Introduction of the session by Loïc Thomas, President of CIFL and Forum LABO Round table 1: Structuring sectors to depollute, decarbonize, and reindustrialize With the participation of BENTA LYON (pharmaceutical production SME), Damien Parisien, CEO SYENSQO (Solvay specialty division), Vincent Schanen, Director of the Organic Chemistry Department Round table 2: Adopting AI: an asset for analyzing, manufacturing, and 'derisking' NETRI (Deeptech, organ-on-chip manufacturer), Thibault Honegger, CEO & Co-Founder MEDDENOVO DRUG DESIGN (start-up – molecular modeling platform for drug candidate development), Antoine Marion, CEO GENCOVERY (start-up – sovereign data and AI platform for life sciences), Adama Ouattara, Co-Founder & CEO Round table 3: Networking: the collaborative model, an essential lever for innovation CNRS / WINDEYES Project (energy-environment), Véronique Ribière, Head of Industry of the Future BOBINE - CHEMISTRY (materials recycling start-up), Romain Rivière, CTO Opening conference (or session) moderated by Nathaly Mermet, PhD, Science journalist
Atelier Éducation & Emploi
Mar 10, 2026
11:00 AM11:45 AM
Training

Showcasing doctoral skills: Doc Pro

Speakers:
Véronique DupontASSOCIATION BERNARD GREGORYResponsable Communication et Emploi
Description
During the recruitment process, PhD students and PhD holders are required to showcase their research experience and skills. It is therefore essential for them to take a step back and learn to identify and then effectively communicate their skills. DocPro is an online tool that allows PhD students and PhD holders to create a skills profile. It helps them identify and name the skills derived from their research experience in a language compatible with the socio-economic sector. DocPro guides them in evaluating their skills and illustrating them by sharing real-life experiences.
ASSOCIATION BERNARD GREGORY
Ateliers Exposants
Mar 10, 2026
11:30 AM12:30 PM

Fume hoods, BSCs, isolators, filtered ventilated enclosures: how on earth to find your way?

Speakers:
Cédric HerryERLABVice Président Innovation
Description
Ventilated laboratory equipment is fundamental for protection against chemical or biological risks. Without being an equipment specialist, how can you find your way? Choosing the right equipment is essential, as it protects users while ensuring the normal conduct of operations. Risk analysis and knowledge of standards are therefore key to making the best choices every day.
ERLAB DFS SAS
Bellecour 1
Mar 10, 2026
12:00 PM1:15 PM

The rise of biopharmaceuticals in the biotech/pharma industry: what key skills are needed to support this transformation? Field perspectives on current and emerging continuing education needs

Speakers:
Clara EsnaultMabDesignChargée de formationJean-André LapartMabdesignChargé du développement commercial
Description
The rise of biopharmaceuticals is profoundly transforming the biotech/pharma industry, impacting the entire value chain, such as quality controls during bioproduction or their formulation. Monoclonal antibodies, ADCs, cell and gene therapies impose new scientific, technical, and organizational requirements, rapidly evolving the skills expected within laboratories. In his introduction, Jean-André Lapart will provide a global overview of the biopharmaceutical sector, its current dynamics, and its structural needs. He will also present MabDesign's involvement in supporting the biotech/pharma ecosystem to address these challenges. Secondly, Clara Esnault will present an overview of current and emerging skill requirements, based on field experience feedback in continuing education. She will address frequently observed gaps, as well as the levers for anticipating these developments in a context of accelerated innovation: targeted upskilling, continuous training, adaptation of career paths, and team support. This session is intended for professionals wishing to gain perspective on skill needs and to sustainably engage in the evolution of the biopharmaceutical sector.
Mabdesign
Ateliers Exposants
Mar 10, 2026
12:45 PM1:15 PM

Structuring quality and documentation: an integrated and pragmatic approach

Speakers:
Yannick PIRIOUAGATHA INC.WW Sales & Marketing Director
Description
How to simplify compliance while securing your laboratory operations. Structuring quality and documentation in the laboratory requires more than just accumulating tools. Faced with organizational complexity, stressful audits, and scattered data, an integrated approach is essential. By centralizing document management, deviations, CAPA, and audits within a unified and interoperable platform, it becomes possible to simplify compliance, strengthen traceability, and sustainably secure operations.
AGATHA INC.
Atelier Éducation & Emploi
Mar 10, 2026
1:00 PM1:30 PM

Tatiana Kačan - Les Noces cellulaires

Speakers:
Tatiana KačanAutrice
Description
A molecular biologist by training, science communicator and founder of Cortex, Tatiana works to bridge the gap between research, innovation and society, while advocating for a more accessible and inclusive science. She will be presenting: - Les Noces cellulaires - A collection of poetry exploring the intimacy of the living world - L’Écho des savantes - A graphic narrative following in the footsteps of pioneering women scientists The talk will be followed by a signing session, offering readers a special opportunity to exchange with her and leave with a personalized copy.
Ateliers Exposants
Mar 10, 2026
1:25 PM1:55 PM

Cellular internalization: rethinking traditional approaches

Speakers:
Elodie DupuisRevvityR&D Senior Project Manager
Description
Cellular internalization is an essential parameter in the development of targeted therapies and the study of signaling mechanisms. For G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), therapeutic antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), the precise characterization of these processes remains a major challenge. Traditional approaches have proven their worth, but they present certain limitations. During this presentation, we invite you to explore the advantages and disadvantages of these methods, and how new tools are being proposed to address them. Our experts will present the features and benefits of a 96-well plate format approach, wash-free and compatible with all human IgG subtypes, through validated results, demonstrating the versatility and robustness of this alternative solution to conventional imaging methods.
Revvity
La librairie
Mar 10, 2026
1:30 PM2:00 PM
Chemistry & Materials

Tatiana Kačan - Cellular nuptials

Speakers:
Tatiana KačanAutrice
Description
A molecular biologist by training, science communicator, and founder of Cortex, Tatiana works to bring research, innovation, and society closer together, while advocating for more accessible and inclusive science. She will present: - Cellular nuptials - A collection of poems exploring the intimacy of the living world - The echo of women scientists - A graphic narrative following in the footsteps of pioneering women scientists The meeting will be followed by a signing session, offering readers a special opportunity to talk with her and leave with a personalized copy.
Bellecour 2
Mar 10, 2026
2:00 PM3:15 PM
Œnologie

Analytical applications of stable isotopes in the wine sector

Speakers:
Lucas SucIngénieurINRAETommaso NicolatoLaboratoire EXCELLDirecteur technique
Description
Quantification by isotopic dilution in LC-MS/MS: development of an early diagnostic tool for fresh mushroom aroma defects and aromatic compounds in oenological and agri-food matrices, presented by Mr. Lucas Suc, INRAE engineer Analysis of δ13C and δ15N by EA-IRMS in viticulture, presented by Mr. Tommaso Nicolato, technical director of Excell laboratories
INRAE
Ateliers Exposants
Mar 10, 2026
2:00 PM3:00 PM
Pharma & Biotechnology

Choosing the right tools for biomolecule analysis: application examples and new developments

Speakers:
Charlotte LekieffreAgilent TechnologiesIngénieur application
Description
The rise of biomolecules (oligos, GLP-1, ADCs, etc.) complicates analytical workflows. Their analysis, whether in development or QC, requires controlling various attributes: identity, purity, structural integrity, etc. The choice of methods (CE, LC, UV, MS, etc.) can be challenging. This session will guide you in selecting appropriate solutions, presenting available approaches, their strengths, limitations, and application examples.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
Bellecour 1
Mar 10, 2026
2:00 PM3:15 PM
Metrologie

Defining metrological needs in the laboratory – Tolerances and traceability paths

Speakers:
Christophe BalichardBACKRIDEXBenoit BoudierLDAR02Responsable Qualité, Hygiène et Sécurité
Description
For this new series of conferences organized in partnership with FORUM LABO, the CFM invites you to revisit two fundamental concepts: the definition of metrological needs and the choice of traceability for measurement results. Whatever your strategy for carrying out your metrological operations – in-house, externally, or both – it is essential to master your metrological needs. And to meet them as accurately as possible, in accordance with the applicable standards in your sectors of activity. Our experts will provide you with the keys to defining your metrological specifications and the corresponding conformity decision rules. They will also detail the different possible traceability paths.
Collège Français de Métrologie - CFM
Bellecour 3
Mar 10, 2026
2:00 PM3:15 PM
MicrobiologyLaboratory Robotics

The French organoid and organ-on-chip sector

Speakers:
Jean-Dominique GuittonBIOVALLEY FRANCEStrategic and Scientific OfficerThibault HoneggerNETRICEO
Description
Organoids and organ-on-chips (OoCs) embody the new generation of in vitro biological models, capable of reproducing the physiological and pathological complexity of human or animal tissues. These technologies represent a scientific and industrial breakthrough comparable to that of genomics two decades ago. The evolution of the international legislative framework confirms this dynamic. The United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the European Commission have already taken decisive measures: elimination of mandatory animal testing by the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 and 3.0, launch of an organoid standardization center by the NIH, and adoption of national strategies for the replacement of animals in research (Japan, United Kingdom, 2025). These actions endorse the recognition of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and pave the way for their regulatory adoption. The French Organoid and Organ-on-Chip Sector (F3OCI), stemming from the Strategic Sector Contract "Health Industries and Technologies," aims to unite academic, industrial, and institutional forces. After two years of work, it presents in a White Paper an exhaustive reflection on the field of organoids and organ-on-chips (technologies and their pilot uses, an overview of actors and projects in France, an analysis of economic dynamics (expected sector growth, priority therapeutic indications, investment levels, and France's position relative to its EU, US, CHN competitors) and proposes 9 key lines of work aimed at positioning France as a leading player in the field: structuring the sector, identifying and financing concrete use cases in line with regulations to promote the adoption of these technologies, creating a robust regulatory and industrial framework, fostering partnerships, securing resources, and ensuring lasting international influence.
BIOVALLEY
Ateliers Exposants
Mar 10, 2026
3:15 PM3:45 PM
Cosmetics

Automation of reformulation for cosmetic matrices

Speakers:
Dr Hubert LatappyLECO FRANCEResponsable de Ventes Science séparative France et BelgiqueSteven MascrezLECO FRANCEIngénieur technico-commercial Science Séparative - Sud-Est
Description
To analyze complex mixtures such as perfumes, essential oils, or polymers, the combination of GC and GC×GC-MS/FID provides reliable identification and quantification. It resolves co-elutions, detects non-targeted compounds (NIAS, authenticity markers), and generates automated semi-quantitative reports, useful for deformulation, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
LECO FRANCE
Atelier Éducation & Emploi
Mar 10, 2026
3:30 PM4:15 PM
Training

Building and maintaining your network

Speakers:
Véronique DupontASSOCIATION BERNARD GREGORYResponsable Communication et Emploi
Description
At every stage of your career and regardless of your goal—whether building a new project or advancing internally or externally—networking is an essential tool for expanding opportunities and approaching them with professionalism and relevance. Networking has its own rules and codes that must be mastered to act consistently and ensure the effectiveness of your efforts.
ASSOCIATION BERNARD GREGORY
Bellecour 1
Mar 10, 2026
6:30 PM7:00 PM
ŒnologieCosmeticsPharma & BiotechnologyChemistry & MaterialsEnvironment & EnergyCleanroom & Contamination ControlLaboratory RoboticsMetrologie

Innovation Awards Ceremony

Description
This year, Forum LABO celebrates those who are shaping the future of science and innovation. The Forum LABO Lyon 2026 Trophies recognize a project, a laboratory, a team, or an individual who has demonstrated scientific or technical excellence, significant innovation, or a strong impact on the region, sector, or scientific community. These distinctions also highlight initiatives that encourage collaboration, diversity, and equal opportunities in scientific professions. Two emblematic awards will be presented this year: 🔹 Regional Strategic Sector Award – “AuRA Excellence” Open to talents from laboratories, companies, and scientific structures in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, this award highlights innovative players in the Industrial, Decarbonized Energies, Agriculture, and Innovation & Research Excellence sectors. 🔹 Woman in Science Award – “Women in Lab” This trophy honors a woman whose career is distinguished by major scientific contributions, strong leadership, or exemplary commitment. The nomination must be supported by a third party: a colleague, laboratory, or organization. Join the ceremony and come celebrate those who are advancing science today!
Bellecour 3
Mar 11, 2026
10:00 AM11:15 AM
Training

Separative Sciences for Tomorrow's Research

Speakers:
Thibault MassenetUniversité de LiègePhd StudentGaël TouchaisLaboratoire de l’ANSES FougèresPhD StudentGabin BergerotUniversité de RouenPhD Student
Description
A session resolutely focused on the future! From the analysis of biocides in our food, to innovative methods for deciphering exhaled air, to the development of analytical tools... ready to fly into space! Thibault Massenet, University of Liège Analysis of exhaled air by two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC-MS) for the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma: towards personalized medicine Gabin Bergerot, University of Rouen Development of chiral gas chromatography columns based on MEMS technology for space exploration Gaël Touchais, ANSES Fougères Laboratory Implementation of analytical approaches using LC-HRMS for the detection of emerging biocides in animal products
Association Francophone des Sciences Séparatives - AFSEP
Ateliers Exposants
Mar 11, 2026
10:00 AM11:00 AM
Metrologie

Understanding and implementing the new USP Chapters 41 and 1251

Speakers:
Noémie AguillonMETTLER TOLEDOCheffe de Produits Pesage
Description
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Expert Council recently validated the revision of chapters 41 "Balances" and 1251 "Weighing on an Analytical Balance," which will be applicable from February 1, 2026. METTLER TOLEDO will present the modifications to these texts and their implications for determining the measurement range of balances, as well as for performance control activities. This is an ideal opportunity to better understand these developments and adapt your practices.
METTLER TOLEDO
Atelier Éducation & Emploi
Mar 11, 2026
10:00 AM10:45 AM
Training

Valuing Your Doctoral Skills: Doc Pro

Speakers:
Véronique DupontASSOCIATION BERNARD GREGORYResponsable Communication et Emploi
Description
During the recruitment process, doctoral students and PhDs are called upon to showcase their research experience and skills. It is therefore essential for them to step back and learn how to identify and effectively communicate these skills. DocPro is an online tool that enables doctoral students and PhD holders to create a skills profile. It helps them identify and define skills gained through research experience using language adapted to the socio-economic sector. DocPro guides them in assessing their skills and illustrating them through real-world examples.
ASSOCIATION BERNARD GREGORY
Ateliers Exposants
Mar 11, 2026
11:30 AM12:00 PM
Laboratory Robotics

The role of AI in laboratories: Stakes and challenges for microscopy

Speakers:
Franck LeleuxZEISSBusiness Developer
Description
Facing the increasing complexity of biological samples, new materials, and quality requirements, microscopy plays a key role in the analysis of materials and living organisms. Combined with AI (segmentation, machine learning, deep learning), it allows for faster and more reliable analyses. This presentation will cover current challenges, microscopy solutions for analysis in materials and life sciences, as well as the contribution of AI to R&D and quality control.
ZEISS
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