The 30th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2026) brought together the international microfluidics community in Granada, Spain, from 18 to 22 October 2026.

Granada hosted the 30th edition of MicroTAS, one of the leading international conferences in the fields of microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies and miniaturized systems for chemistry and life sciences. This landmark edition marked the first time the conference had been held in Spain, bringing together more than 1,400 participants from 47 countries and regions.

The event took place at the Granada Conference and Exhibition Centre and featured an extensive scientific programme, alongside an exhibition with 67 companies showcasing the latest technologies, products and innovations in the field.

The Microfluidics Cluster UPV/EHU leads the organisation

A particularly significant aspect of this edition was the involvement of the Microfluidics Cluster UPV/EHU in bringing MicroTAS to Spain. Lourdes Basabe-Desmonts and Fernando Benito-López, researchers at the cluster, served as Conference Co-Chairs, leading the organisation of this international event.

After four years of preparation, hosting MicroTAS 2026 represented an important milestone for the group and a valuable opportunity to showcase the research ecosystem and scientific community working in microfluidics in Spain.

A meeting point for the international microfluidics community

Over five days, MicroTAS 2026 provided a platform for researchers, academics, industry representatives and technology developers to exchange ideas, present advances and establish new collaborations.

The conference covered a broad range of topics, including microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip systems, biosensors, analytical technologies, biomedical applications and emerging miniaturized platforms.

Beyond its scientific programme, the event offered valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and strengthening connections between academia and industry.

A successful edition and a lasting legacy

The successful organisation of MicroTAS 2026 in Granada marks an important moment for the international microfluidics community and reflects the collective effort of everyone involved in making this edition possible.

The Microfluidics Cluster UPV/EHU would like to thank all participants, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, organising committee members and volunteers who contributed to making this 30th edition such a memorable event.

Thank you, Granada, for hosting the MicroTAS community. See you in Pasadena!