This year we are providing a new exciting format - the online conference on the platform Talque.

The TEDD Annual Meeting 2020 on 22nd October is dedicated to cutting edge academic and industrial research. We focus on microphysiological systems (MPS) and its application in different fields, including research on the COVID-19 and the development of in vitro disease and infection models. The on-line event will not only provide presentations but also allow you to network. Each participant has an opportunity to matchmake and request virtual 1-1 meetings. Additionally, we provide the exhibitors with the possibility to present their services, and products and take part in the virtual exhibition sessions over the “lunch break”.

PROGRAM
10:00 - 10:15 Opening of the Meeting - Dr. Markus Rimann, TEDD, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, CH
10:15 - 11:00 Keynote: Microphysiological systems - status of industrial adoption and regulatory acceptance for candidate decision making, Dr Uwe Marx, TissUse GmbH, Germany
11:00 - 11:30 3D Human airway epithelial models to study SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, Samuel Constant, Epithelix, CH
11:30 - 12:00 Multiple facets of cerebral organoids for scientific research and drug testing - Dr Sebastien Mosser , Neurix, CH
12:00-13:45 Virtual lunch break with Exhibition Sessions from 12:15-13:45
14:00 - 14:30 Engineering solutions for human pluripotent stem cells differentiation: from kidney organoid derivation to disease modelling applications, Dr Nuria Montserrat, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, Spain
14:30 - 15:00 Breaching biobarriers: Human health risks of nanomaterials at and beyond protective biological barriers, Dr Tina Buerki-Thurnherr, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, CH
15:00-15:30 Case studies to characterize exposure scenario-dependent chemical metabolism in a microphysiological system combining skin and liver organ models ,Dr Jochen Kuehnl, Beiersdorf AG, CH
15:30 - 16:00 Tbd
16:00 - 16:15 Closing of the meeting, Dr Markus Rimann, TEDD, Zurich Universtiy of Applied Sciences, CH

EXHIBITION
This year we decided to support our TEDD Partners in their business opportunities. Many organizations faced difficulties due to COVID-19 pandemic. We waive additional TEDD AM2020 exhibition fees. We cordially invite all organizations to apply for the virtual exhibition booth (first-come, first-served) during the breakouts over the virtual lunch break on the platform Talque. Book your booth now! If you are interested to book your spot email us at info.tedd@zhaw.ch.

EXHIBITOR PACK
- Each exhibitor has a showcase page with presentations, pictures, videos.
- During the lunch break (12:15-13:45), each exhibitor has a 25 minutes slot to present themselves and to interact with participants in the virtual room.
- Each exhibitor’s representative registered at the platform can join all lectures.
- Representatives can schedule 1-1 meetings with all registered participants and speakers via the platform.
Exhibition Fee - TEDD Partner - FREE