E&L Venue 2026

EVENT OVERVIEW

EUROPE'S LEADING EXTRACTABLES & LEACHABLES EVENT

Organised by Smithers, E&L Europe is dedicated to the science, testing and regulatory landscape of extractables and leachables in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The event is attended by senior scientists, R&D and analytical leaders, toxicologists and regulatory specialists from across pharma, medical devices and packaging.

Join us on 9–11 November at the Parkhotel Schönbrunn, Vienna. The event opens with pre-conference workshops on 9 November, followed by two days of regulatory updates, analytical methods and real-world case studies on 10–11 November.

WHY ATTEND

why E&L Europe 2026 is a must-attend event

Celebrating 20 years of E&L Europe

Two pre-conference workshops on 9 November

Covering E&L vs food-contact compliance, and route-to-route extrapolation for PDE development.

Connect with peers from across the E&L industry

Over 170 professionals joined us in 2025, with 96% rating the overall event experience as excellent or above average.

Hear from leading E&L experts

2026 speakers include Pfizer, Sanofi, B. Braun Melsungen, Resolian, Johnson & Johnson, Octapharma, Fresenius, and more. 

By registering for E&L Europe 2026, you'll be joining the likes of...

...and many more!

FEATURED SPEAKERS

2026 speakers include

SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS & exhibitors

Merieux NutriSciences
Smithers
Nelson Labs
Intertek
SGS
Trinity Consultants

KEY THEMES

WHAT WILL THE 2026 CONFERENCE COVER?

As extractables and leachables continue to play a critical role in drug safety, packaging compatibility and regulatory compliance, the conference provides a platform for professionals to explore best practices in E&L testing, risk assessment and materials characterisation. 

  • AI and digital transformation in E&L
  • Advanced analytical chemistry and extractables identification
  • Toxicological risk assessment and safety strategies
  • Single-use systems and industry harmonisation
  • Medical devices and combination products
  • Real-world E&L implementation and case studies

key information

2026 Event Details

 

WHEN

9 November 2026 – 11 November 2026

WHERE

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

10 Hietzinger Hauptstraße
Wien, AT-9 1130

ORGANISER

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