Microfluidics for Biomedical Innovation 2026 - Focus on Rapid Diagnostics, Wearables, and Emerging Areas will be held January 23-24, 2026 in Shenzhen, China.
Shenzhen is a world-class hub of technology development and innovation and is referred to as the Silicon Valley of China.This conference brings together academics and industry participants from around the world to engage with participants from across China, across Asia/Pacific and around the world.
Emphasis placed on technology developments in Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip platforms and the associated ecosystem that they are creating in terms of rapid diagnostics at the point-of-care, smart materials & wearables as well as microphysiological systems (MPS, Organs-on-Chips). This conference is held co-located and concurrently with the Extracellular Vesicles 2026 Shenzhen with interspersed sessions for maximal scientific cross-pollination and networking opportunities -- All attendees receive full access to all presentations and all networking events.
The conference features exhibitors showcasing companies from around the world engaging with the participants -- the commercial program of this conference is fully-integrated with the scientific program.
The conference features scientific presentations, company technology spotlight presentations, exhibits, meals and networking events designed to foster collaboration and business development.
Agenda
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3D-Printing, Biofabrication and Bioprinting using Microfluidics
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Droplet Microfluidics, Digital Microfluidics, Centrifugal Microfluidics
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Lab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidics for Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing and Global Health Applications
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Microfluidic/LOAC Device Manufacturing: Technologies and Companies Showcase Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip: Life Science Research Applications
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New Entrants from Around the World Expand the Market Opportunities for Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip
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Smart Materials & Wearables Drive Technology Development
Speakers
- Amy Shen, Professor and Provost, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) -- Plenary Keynote Speaker
- Hsueh-Chia Chang, Bayer Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame
- Martyn Boutelle, Professor of Biomedical Sensors Engineering, Imperial College London
- Valérie Taly, CNRS Research Director, Cordeliers Research Center, President/CSO, Co-Founder METHYS Dx
- Yoon-Kyoung Cho, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Dean, College of Information and Biotechnology UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology)
- Chenzhong Li, XQ Deng Presidential Chair Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese University of Hong Kong [Shenzhen] - Conference Co-Chair
- Jie Chen, Founding Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering at Fudan University
- Qian Luo, Professor, Institute of Scientific Instrumentation, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xueji Zhang, National Chair Professor, Vice Chairman of Shenzhen University - Conference Co-Chair
- Chwee Teck Lim, NUSS Chair Professor, National University of Singapore
- Lorena Diéguez, Leader of the Medical Devices Research Group, INL- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
- Tingrui Pan, Yangtze River Chair Professor, University of Science and Technology of China -- Conference Senior Chairperson
- Yong Zhang, Chair Professor & Head, Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Location
ADDRESS
Shenzhen Naive S Hotel（Xili Metro Station)
No. 1378 Liuxian Avenue
Xili Street, Nanshan District
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province
China
