LFAction!
Symposium & Workshop
Thank you for joining LFAction 2026
The symposium has concluded, but this page remains available as an archive including photos, highlights and insights from the event.
Registered participants can still access presentation slides, workshop materials and the full photo gallery via the participant login:
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LFAction! Speakers
Professionals who move lateral flow innovation from idea to reality.
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LFActionioneers
in Weimar
„A huge thank you to the Vellap team for organizing such an outstanding workshop! 🙌
Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail truly made it an inspiring and valuable experience for everyone involved. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together. Looking forward to many more amazing sessions ahead! ✨“
„It was a real privilege to share time with everyone over the last couple of days, it’s so encouraging to see the passion everyone has to deliver diagnostics and heading toward OTC. Also it was incredible to see the manufacturing at Vellap and the quality of the operation. Thank you for the invitation to speak and look forward to seeing everyone at the various shows and teams meetings ahead of us!“
„Eine gelungene Veranstaltung in jeder Hinsicht!“
Summary of Selected Presentations
Key insights from LFAction 2026 — Weimar
Dr. Friedrich Scholz
Creating the Flow – LFAction in Development
This presentation focused on defining key specifications during LFA development and highlighted critical considerations for robust assay design. It emphasized how early decisions directly impact performance, reproducibility, and downstream processes.
Dr. Judith Witte
UniSart® Membranes – Substrate of choice for LF applications
This talk provided an overview of membrane materials used in lateral flow assays and introduced recent innovations in their properties. It highlighted how material selection influences flow behavior, sensitivity, and overall assay performance.
Anthony Leembruggen
Lateral Flow Filters, Pads and Adhesives
The presentation explored the roles, properties, and applications of filters, pads, and adhesives in LFA systems. It demonstrated how these components contribute to fluid control, assay stability, and device functionality.
Hans Hermann Söffing
Scaling the Flow – LFAction in Production
This talk addressed key aspects of transferring LFAs from development to production, with a focus on process validation. It showed how platform approaches can improve efficiency and consistency in large-scale manufacturing.
Antje Tandetzky
Regulation and Validation
The presentation outlined how to design and plan validation studies required under regulatory frameworks. It emphasized the importance of aligning performance evaluation with regulatory expectations from an early stage.
Dr. Sascha Meyer dos Santos
Market and Regulatory Approval (IVDR) with focus on LFAs
This talk focused on market access strategies under IVDR and key considerations for successful regulatory approval. It highlighted that close collaboration with notified bodies can enable even innovative products to reach the market efficiently.
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Seats are limited. Fill the form to reserve your spot. Registration is discounted for early-bird professionals until end of November.
What’s included in your LFAction! Workshop Ticket
- Lodging – Comfortable overnight stay at our partner hotel
- Food & Drinks – Full catering with regional specialties and coffee breaks
- Access to Experts – Inspiring talks by leading professionals in diagnostics and manufacturing
- Culture & Community – Evening program and opportunities to connect
- Transfers – Shuttle service between all event locations
- Immersive Practice – Hands-on sessions in our labs and production facilities
- Orientation & Insights – Guided tours through our innovation ecosystem
- Networking – Exchange ideas with peers and pioneers across disciplines