SWISS AUTOMATION 2026

Marking its 15th anniversary, SWISS AUTOMATION brings together leading professionals, researchers, and innovators in Rapperswil for a comprehensive conference dedicated to robotics, lab automation, and industrial systems. Attendees will benefit from inspiring keynotes, dedicated parallel symposia, startup pitches, and valuable networking opportunities.

What to expect

• Keynote presentation by Dr. Alessandro Curioni from IBM Research Europe
• Parallel symposia focusing on lab automation, health, life sciences, robotics, and industrial automation
• Exclusive start-up pitches and a technology exhibition showcasing modern production solutions
• Evening celebration with flying dinner and networking at Schloss Rapperswil

Speakers

Alessandro CurioniIBM Fellow and Director at IBM Research Europe – ZurichOliver PeterCo-Founder and President at SiLA ConsortiumLukas BromigCo-CEO and Co-Founder at UniteLabsPascal MiévilleOperational Director, Swiss Cat+ West Hub at EPFL

Bernd GleixnerDivision President Automation at Bruker BioSpin

Daniele GhedaliaSales Manager at Optotune

David MeierLeader Technology Industrial Automation at GritecKlajd LikaFounder and CEO at Bota Systems

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Agenda

1. 09:30 Registration and exhibition opening 2. 10:15 Welcome address and opening keynote on AI and quantum synergy 3. 11:00 Parallel presentations across symposia on lab automation and industrial robotics 4. 12:10 Exhibition and lunch break 5. 13:30 Lab Sciences Award presentation followed by afternoon technical sessions 6. 17:00 Evening apéro and flying dinner at Schloss Rapperswil

Who should attend

Engineers, researchers, executives, and industry professionals working in laboratory automation, robotics, AI, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences.

About the host

Organized by the Institute for Lab Automation and Mechatronics (ILT) at OST, the event connects academic research with industrial innovation to shape the future of automated technologies.