Matchmaking
Diagnostics
October 21, 2026
Two inspiring venues to experience Lake Constance
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This year, participants can look forward to not just one, but two spectacular event locations in Konstanz, allowing you to fully experience the beauty and atmosphere of the Lake Constance region.
📍 Day 1 – Matchmaking Event & Networking Reception (Oct 21)
Constanzer Wirtshaus, Spanierstr. 3, 78467 Konstanz
Enjoy a warm, authentic Lake Constance ambiance as you connect with fellow experts during our well-preparad 1:1 matchmaking sessions and evening networking reception.
📍 Day 2 – Conference Program & Industry Exhibition (Oct 22)
Bodenseeforum Konstanz, Reichenaustrasse 21, 78467 Konstanz
The main conference takes place at Konstanz’ modern waterfront venue offering an inspiring setting for high‑level presentations, expert discussions and the full‑day industry exhibition.
Conference Language: EnglishÂ
10.00 - 13.00
Pre-conference event:
Matchmaking with organized 1-to-1 meetings
(only a limited number of tickets available!)
12.30
 Registration, exhibition, consulting tables & networking
14.00
Welcome by BioLAGO and conference chairs
Prof. Dr. Martin Elmlinger, BioLAGO health network
Dr. Oliver Nolte, Institute of Medical Microbiology (IMM), University of Zurich (CH)
Chair: Jan Kirchhoff, medicalvalues GmbH (D)
14.10
Opening Statement
Michael Sahnau, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH (D)
14.25
Panel Discussion with IVD providers and users, regulatory experts, scientists and AI providers
– Prof. Dr. med. Markus Juchems, Konstanz Hospital (D)Â
– Prof. Dr. Sarah BrĂĽningk, University of Bern & Inselspital Bern (CH) Â Â
– Olaf Schwartz, amedes Holding GmbH (D)
– Thorsten Stumpf, Metecon GmbH (D/CH)
– Michael Sahnau, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH (D)
15.15
Plenary discussion
15.25
Exhibitors PitchesÂ
15.30
Coffee break, exhibition, consulting tables & networking
Chair: Dr. Daniel Caminada, Dr. Risch (CH)
16.15
KEYNOTE
Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostics in Transition: Research Perspectives, AI-Based Tools, & Clinical Needs
Dr. Oliwia Makarewicz, University Hospital Jena (D)
16.40
Towards fast and accurate molecular diagnostics in the intensive care unit
Dr. Theresa Liebe, BLINK AGÂ (D)
17.00
GPT-4-based AI agents – the new expert system to screen for antimicrobial resistance mechanisms?
Dr. Michelle Bressan, Institute for Medical Microbiology (IMM), University of Zurich (CH)
17.20
From single cell to global impact: A novel diagnostic aims to change the course of history for AMR
Ă–zden Baltekin, Sysmex Astrego AB (SWE)
17.40
Plenary discussion
17.50
Exhibitors pitches
18.00
Networking, Exhibition & Consulting Tables
18.30
Conference Dinner
08.00
Registration, exhibition, consulting tables & networking
Chair: Dr. Oliver Nolte, Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of Zurich (CH)
09.00
KEYNOTE
Challenges of overdiagnosis in point-of-care
Prof. Alexandra Brandt Ryborg Jønsson, Roskilde University (DK) / Arctic University of Norway (NO) &Â
Prof. Dr. John Brandt Brodersen, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet (DK)
09.45
4-Plex or Full Panel? Understanding the Gaps in Respiratory Pathogen Detection
Dr. Matthias Probst, QIAGEN (CH)
10.05
Plenary discussion
10.15
Exhibitors pitches
10.25
Exhibition, consulting tables & networking
Chair: Dr. Kerstin Hermuth-Kleinschmidt, NIUB Sustainability Consulting (D)
11.15
KEYNOTE
Sustainability in medical care
Dennis Göthlich, University Hospital Zurich (CH)
11.40
Green Algorithms, Green DiSC and GREENER principles: making health data science more environmentally sustainable
Dr. Loïc Lannelongue, University of Cambridge (UK)
12:00
Towards a Greener Lab: Approaches, Insights and Solutions
Dr. Frank Michel, Merck Group (D)
12:20
Plenary discussion
12:30
Exhibitors pitches
12:35
Conference lunch, consulting tables & exhibition
Chair: Prof. Dr. Dieter Stoll, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University (D) / BioLAGO
14.00
Pitch presentations
Presentations from the audience (Top 5 of the competition) – voted by the attendees
-> Proposals to be submitted before and during conference on white board
15.00
Get together
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