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11 November 2026, 09:00 - 19:00
12 November 2026, 08:00 - 16:00
The event will be held in German.
Dorint Kongresshotel Mannheim, Friedrichsring 6, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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Abstract:
The LIMS-Forum 2026 will take place on 11 & 12 November in Mannheim, bringing together laboratory professionals, LIMS providers, integrators, consultants and technology experts. As a well-established event in the German-speaking laboratory sector, the forum provides a comprehensive overview of current LIMS solutions and the latest developments in laboratory digitalization. Key topics include automation, data integrity, quality assurance, system integration, cloud solutions, artificial intelligence and mobile applications. In addition to expert presentations and the exhibition, an interactive Action Area will demonstrate practical applications such as LIMS–instrument interfaces, automated weighing and digital laboratory workflows. The event offers an ideal platform for comparing solutions, exchanging experiences and discussing the challenges of successful LIMS projects. wega will participate in the LIMS-Forum to connect with laboratory professionals and exchange perspectives on digitalization, integration and the future of connected laboratory environments.
Meet us at our booth in the room "Beethoven"!
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Our Presentation:
Title: Was ist Stand der Technik?
Speaker: Joachim Post
Date: Wednesday, 11. November 2026, 10:00 - 11:00
For us on site:
Daniel Juchli
Head of the Laboratory and Research Informatics department at wega and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at the SiLA consortium.
With over 20 years of professional experience in both chemistry and computer science, Daniel speaks the language of both scientists and IT experts and can translate between the needs of users and the technical possibilities of IT systems.
Daniel is an expert in the digitalization of laboratories and manages projects for the selection, introduction or development of laboratory automation and IT solutions in the life sciences environment.
Since joining SiLA in 2014 as the SiLA Supporting Member representative for wega Informatik, he has played an important role in the development of the SiLA 2 laboratory liaison standard.
Joachim Post
Senior Consultant and Business Analyst at wega Informatik, specializing in process optimization, laboratory digitalization, and selecting suitable software for laboratory processes (e.g., LIMS). He is a certified Professional Scrum Master and Professional Product Owner (scrum.org) and has over 25 years of experience in project management across various IT projects (particularly in laboratory IT), including more than 16 years of leadership experience as IT Director and IT Manager in an international life sciences company with over 20 laboratory locations.
At wega, he continues to coordinate all internal activities relating to LIMS and, as a mentor, actively supports the further development of colleagues within the company.
Hendrik Attema
Hendrik Attema is a Senior Consultant and Business Analyst at wega Informatik AG, specialized in laboratory digitalization, LIMS/ELN strategy, and laboratory process optimization within the Life Sciences industry.
Hendrik combines a dual background in Analytical Chemistry and Business Engineering, enabling him to bridge scientific, operational, and technical domains effectively. His expertise focuses on translating complex laboratory and business requirements into scalable digital solutions and sustainable operating models.
His interests and experience span laboratory process analysis, requirements engineering, business analysis, and the development of future-oriented Lab-IT architectures. He has extensive experience supporting organizations in defining target operating models, preparing LIMS and ELN selections, and aligning laboratory workflows with regulatory and business requirements.
Prior to joining wega, Hendrik held international leadership and consulting positions in laboratory operations, LIMS implementation, pre-sales, and business transformation within organizations such as iVention, Eurofins, and Triskelion. He also has extensive experience in training, workshop facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration within highly regulated laboratory environments.