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Event Overview


"...This conference is the premier event of its kind. With so many key subject matter experts in attendance, this meeting is a great way to track the evolution of E&L." iuvo BioScience


Whether you are an established extractables and leachables provider, a new entrant, or simply looking to invest more in this growing sector, E&L US is the premier conference to attend. This event attracts key players from across the globe - delivering a wide breadth of knowledge and offering ample opportunities to make new connections, generate strong leads, and deliver effective ROI. Among past attendees and speakers are government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Glaxo Smith Kline, Pfizer, Agilent Technologies, EAG Laboratories, andmore.

Who Attends Extractables and Leachables USA?

Take a look at a sample of companies who have attended past events, and common job titles of attendees. 

Common Job Titles:

Analytical Scientist • Business Development Manager • Chemist • Chief Scientific Officer • Director • Director, Analytical Chemistry • Executive Director • Lab Manager • Lead Scientist • Manager, Extractables & Leachables Testing • Packaging Development Scientist • Pharmacologist • President • Principal Chemist • Principal Scientist • Project Manager • Quality Assurance • Regulatory Strategy • Research Scientist • Scientific Director • Scientist • Senior Analytical Chemist • Senior Director, toxicology and Risk Assessment • Senior Research Scientist • Senior Principal Scientist • Toxicology • Vice President •

Please note: Our privacy policy prohibits us from sharing the exact names of our attendees. We will continue to update this page weekly ahead of the event with 2026 attending companies and job titles.

Why Smithers?

Smithers, Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, has over 40 years of experience leading global events, and provides testing, consulting, market reports, and compliance services. Smithers is a leading authority for extractables and leachables studies with experts who have a proven track record of developing and delivering comprehensive E&L test plans. Annual conferences for Extractables and Leachables USA, Europe, and China deliver high level insight into the market and global regulatory landscape, while allowing extensive time for new developments, lively discussions, and networking.

  • Global Insight: With chemical analysis laboratories in both the UK and USA, and industry-leading E&L events in the USA, China, and Europe, Smithers delivers a comprehensive range of extractables and leachables testing techniques and market insights with a unique, worldwide understanding.
  • A Key Partnership: The partnership between Smithers global E&L laboratories and global E&L events combines expert technical knowledge, insight into emerging needs, and market intelligence into a collaboration from which the whole industry benefits.
  • Industry Experts: Smithers' E&L team includes the best industry experts in the field. The industry can always count on Smithers to bring professionals to the forefront. Our experts provide consultative support at every stage of the extractables and leachables process, from understanding E&L regulatory requirements, to deciding on a suitable test strategy, to decoding the results. Be sure to meet with our experts during the event's lunch, networking breaks, and networking reception!
  • Customer-Focused Growth: Smithers is always growing and expanding. Smithers chooses for that growth to be dictated by what our customers need, ensuring a customer-focused growth and expansion strategy. That knowledge of customer needs and how to solve them translates to every part of the business.