Frühjahrstreffen 2026 bei Cytiva
From Spark to Scale: The Innovation Journey
Friday, 6 March 2026 | 10.00 am - 3.30 pm | Cytiva, Dreieich
Passing the threshold from invention to innovation remains a challenge, not only for academic researchers and founders but also for well-established companies. This year’s spring meeting puts the spotlight on how companies can identify the right ideas, develop marketable concepts and provide a sound basis for scale-up. The significance of appropriate tools and processes with will be explored as well as the role of partnerships.
As a provider of custom and turn key solutions for life science research, bioprocess development and biomanufacturing, Cytiva relies on bringing innovation to scale fast and reliably. Company experts as well as external partners will highlight their approach to the innovation management process.
In addition to ample opportunity for discussion and networking, participants will have a chance for a guided tour of Cytiva’s site.
The presentations will be held in English.
Preliminary Agenda
9 am
Breakfast and Speed-Networking
10 am
Welcome and Introduction
10.30 am
Igniting Ideas: Innovation Accelerator in Action
11 am
Navigating Uncertainty: Risk-Management in Early-Stage Innovation
11.30 am
Discussion
12 pm
Lunch
1 pm
From Breakthrough to Platforms: Scaling Innovation for Impact
1.30 pm
Co-Creating the Future: Driving Innovation Through Partnerships
2 pm
Discussion and wrap-up
2.30 pm
Optional Cytiva Tour in groups (approx. 60 min)
End of event approx. 3.30 pm
Participation and Registration
The number of participants is limited; registrations will be confirmed in the order of receipt. The deadline is 19 February 2026; later registrations will not be accepted. If you register but will not be able to attend on short notice, please let us know immediately.
Please note that your registration data will be shared with Cytiva for organizational purposes and you will receive direct communications from Cytiva in the run-up to the event, including the registration for the tour and a confidentiality agreement.
Address
Cytiva
Philipp-Reis-Straße 6
63303 Dreieich
Parking is available on site or at the Kaufland parking in close proximity. Public transport from Frankfurt Flughafen or Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (allow for c. 1 h min travel time). Taxi from Frankfurt Flughafen c. 15-20 min.
Pre-Dinner
On the evening before the event, there is the option to meet for dinner (self-paying):
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 7 pm
Frankfurter Haus
Darmstädter Landstraße 741
63263 Neu-Isenburg
Accomodation
The closest hotels are
Special rates for DECHEMA events are available at a couple of hotels close to the Frankfurt Fairground:
Questions and Contact
Dr. Kathrin Rübberdt
Phone: ++49 (0) 69 - 7564 277