RME2026 Conference on Rapid Detection Technologies

The 16th Rapid Methods Europe (RME) conference, RME2026, will take place from 8-10 June 2026 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, chaired by Dr. Aart van Amerongen from BioSensing & Diagnostics at Wageningen University & Research.

This edition emphasizes technologies over sectors, uniting experts in agri-food, plant science, water/environment, human/animal health, and forensics for cross-disciplinary innovation.
With sessions on food/feed, plant, water, health (environment), and human/animal topics, the event advances rapid diagnostics crucial for EU food safety and One Health approaches. Key areas for detecting pathogens, contaminants, allergens, and antimicrobial resistance include:

• (bio)sensors
• DNA/RNA methods
• paper-based tests
• microfluidics
• spectrometry

RME2026 aims to foster academia-industry ties, share breakthroughs from lab to on-site use, and spark new applications through knowledge exchange, through plenary lectures, parallel sessions, posters, workshops, vendor demos, and an exhibition.
For details and registration, visit https://www.rapidmethods.eu.

The event is open to researchers, food safety professionals, policymakers, industry stakeholders and students.