Lab-on-a-Chip & Microfluidics World Congress 2026
Two-day conference focusing on microfluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip technology, point-of-care diagnostics, and organs-on-chips applications.
VOCO Laguna Hills, California
- Dates
- October 27–28, 2026
- Venue
- VOCO Laguna Hills, California
- Presentations
- Oral or poster research presentations welcome
TL;DR
- Lab-on-a-Chip & Microfluidics World Congress runs October 27–28, 2026 at VOCO Laguna Hills in California.
- The conference convenes academic researchers, industry scientists, and companies focused on microfluidic devices, lab-on-chip technology, point-of-care diagnostics, and organs-on-chips.
- Attendees can present research as oral or poster presentations.
- The congress is co-located with the Extracellular Vesicles & LNPs conference.
Who you'll find in the room
Microfluidics researchers and engineers
Academic and industry professionals developing microfluidic devices and advancing microfluidic technology applications.
Lab-on-a-chip and diagnostics specialists
Scientists focused on integrating laboratory functions onto microfluidic platforms and portable diagnostic devices.
Organs-on-chips developers
Researchers working on microphysiological systems that model human organ function for research and drug testing.
Featured speakers
8 listedNancy Allbritton
Dean of Engineering and Professor of Bioengineering · University of Washington
Gregory Nordin
Professor · Brigham Young University
Steve Soper
Foundation Distinguished Professor, Director of Center for BioModular Multi-Scale Systems for Precision Medicine · University of Kansas
Abraham Lee
Professor, Center for Advanced Design & Manufacturing of Integrated Microfluidics · University of California-Irvine
Christopher C. W. Hughes
Chancellor's Professor · University of California-Irvine
Brian Cunningham
Professor and Intel Alumni Endowed Chair · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Daniel Irimia
Professor · Harvard Medical School, MGH
Martyn Boutelle
Professor of Biomedical Sensors Engineering · Imperial College London
Venue & travel
Venue
VOCO Laguna Hills: An IHG Hotel, 25205 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills, California 92653Getting there
The venue is accessible from Los Angeles and San Diego via Interstate 5.
Getting there
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is 13.7 miles away; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 52.9 miles away.
Questions people ask
7 answeredThe congress runs October 27–28, 2026.
The congress takes place at VOCO Laguna Hills: An IHG Hotel in Laguna Hills, California.
Academic researchers, industry scientists, and companies focused on microfluidics, lab-on-chip technology, point-of-care diagnostics, and organs-on-chips attend the congress. Speaker profiles include university department leaders, professors, corporate research directors, and company founders.
Yes, attendees can present research as an oral presentation or poster by submitting an abstract.
The venue is accessible from Los Angeles and San Diego via Interstate 5. John Wayne Airport (SNA) is 13.7 miles away; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 52.9 miles away.
Attendance depends on your research or career focus. If your work involves microfluidic device development, lab-on-chip platforms, point-of-care diagnostics, or organ-on-chip technology, a specialized conference in your field typically offers valuable networking and exposure to research advances. Academic researchers benefit from exposure to commercial applications, while industry professionals can connect with university leaders and assess talent.
The organizer does not publish a dress code. Most technical and medical device conferences favor business casual attire. Conservative business casual is a safe choice if uncertain.
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