HTC-19 2026 Conference Overview

International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography & Separation Technology 

The 19th International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology (HTC-19) is scheduled for May 26–29, 2026, in Leuven, Belgium. It serves as a key scientific meeting for researchers, laboratory professionals, and industry experts focused on the latest advances in chromatographic and separation science. The symposium is expected to attract over 300 participants from academia and industry. 

HTC-19 is part of a long-running series, initiated in 1990, that provides a collaborative platform to discuss emerging instrumentation, workflows, and analytical approaches in hyphenated techniques like LC-MS, GC-MS, and multidimensional separations. 

The 2026 programme includes plenary and keynote lectures, specialized short courses, oral and poster presentations, and a vendor exhibition showcase of cutting-edge instruments and services. Sessions will cover topics from automated sample preparation and sensors to data handling and AI applications in separation science. Networking opportunities are built into the conference schedule with informal breaks and interactive activities for delegates. 

External link: Official HTC-19 conference site — https://htc-19.com/ 

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