The conference

RME2023 – the 15th conference in the Rapid Methods Europe series – is dedicated to innovations and breakthroughs in rapid analysis & diagnostics across the agri-food, water, animal health, healthcare, and forensic science sectors.

Technologies include, but are not limited to (bio)sensors (electrochemical, optical, photonic), DNA/RNA-based detection methods, paper-based detection methods, microfluidic/nano/quantum devices, spectrometry, and spectroscopy for rapid analysis & diagnostics of pathogenic and spoilage bacteria, viruses, chemical contaminants, allergens, antimicrobial resistance, substances of emerging concern, etc. From concept to product, from analytical methods to systems, and from laboratory to on-site testing are the main themes of the conference.

RME2023 features:

New set-up: Harness the power of networking

RME2023 is a networking event par excellence, the common theme being 'HOW CAN WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER?'. The conference will focus on the technology rather than the sector, aiming to bring together scientists with different expertise with the possibility of cross‐fertilizing each other and developing new views and applications. RME2023 aims to further strengthen the academia-industry relations and disseminate advanced research towards practical applications. Take part and experience the power of networking!

Target audience

RME2023 is aimed at a wide range of scientists, technologists, and professionals wishing to gain insight into to innovations and breakthroughs in rapid analysis & diagnostics. Attending the conference is an invaluable opportunity for laboratory managers and technicians, food safety and quality assurance/quality control managers, technical managers, healthcare professionals, veterinary diagnosticians, plant science and agronomy scientists, environmental (water) scientists, forensic researchers, and others interested in rapid analysis & diagnostics.

Interested participants from universities, research institutes and industry are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts for posters. Particularly students/young scientists are encouraged to submit abstracts.

Important deadlines

• Submission deadline for oral presentations: 1 April 2023 Expired!
• Submission deadline for poster presentations: 1 October 2023

Rules for submission

Speed presentations

Poster presentations

RME2023 offers various business opportunities, including sponsoring and exhibiting. Parallel to the conference a commercial exhibition will be organised in which presentations of services and products are given. Participants of the conference have ample opportunity to visit the exhibition during the various breaks.

Reasons why becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor is a good marketing strategy:

You can download the brochure with the various business opportunities HERE.

The fee includes the book of abstracts, lunch, coffee/tea, and drinks/snacks as announced in the timetable. The registration fee does not include hotel accommodation.

According to EU legislation, the services in respect of admission to cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific, educational, entertainment or similar events, are subjected to the VAT (Value Added Tax) of the place where the event actually takes place. As the event will take place in the Netherlands, the service invoiced to you is subjected to Dutch VAT (21%). See, in this regard, articles 53 and 54 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC.

	Students 1,2	Universities	Regular	Special3
Early Bird Fee Expired registered AND paid before 1 July 2023	€ 435	€ 635	€ 775	€ 475
Fee Expired registered AND paid before 1 September 2023	€ 435	€ 735	€ 875	€ 475
Fee registered AND paid before 6 November 2023	€ 435	€ 835	€ 975	€ 475

1. Bachelor, Master and PhD students only; postdocs are not considered 'students'.
   
2. Registration will only be accepted if the Conference Registration Form is accompanied by (i) a proof of studentship and (ii) an abstract for a poster presentation; otherwise, registration will be denied.
   
3. Every paying participant (except for registered students) may be accompanied by one participant for the special registration fee, provided that the following conditions are met: (i) the paying participant and the accompanying participant are employed with the same company/organisation at the same location; and (ii) the paying participant and the accompanying participant register and pay (with ONE invoice) at the same time.
   

Cancellation policy

Refunds, minus € 250 administrative charge, will be made for cancellations received up to 1 October 2023. Cancellations are only valid if notice is received in writing. For cancellations made after 1 October 2023, no refunds will be paid. However, a participant may designate a substitute delegate.

In 2004, the RME conference series started as ‘Rapid Methods Europe’. During the years, RME has strengthened its position as an important meeting point for academia and industry providing a reference source for anyone interested in the developments in the shift from slower, traditional measurements to rapid analysis & diagnostics across the agri-food, animal health and healthcare sectors. It should be noted that ‘rapid’ is not a goal in itself. In addition to increased speed, rapid methods must also take account of other criteria, such as sampling and sample preparation, multitarget screening, lower detection limits, accuracy and sensitivity, data analysis, total costs proportionate to the benefits, etc., eventually leading to methods best suited for use.

You can download the book of abstracts from the last 4 conferences by clicking on the relevant image below.