German Society for Cytometry
We are an interdisciplinary association of scientists, professionals, and technicians dedicated to the development, advancement, and application of cytometry in Germany. As a national society, we act locally but think and connect globally.
It is our pleasure to invite you to the annual meeting of the German Society for Cytometry (DGfZ) 2026, which will take place from September 22 to September 25, 2026, at the Center for Regenerative Therapies (CRTD) in Dresden.
With this years’ conference theme “Many Cytometry Technologies – One Society”, the meeting will focus on further fostering interaction within the cytometry community, bridging different cytometry technologies, and connecting technological developments with a wide range of applications.
As in previous years, the first day of the conference will be dedicated to tutorials, hands-on workshops offered by both industry and academia. We warmly invite you to propose tutorial topics and actively contribute to shaping this part of the program. We also specifically welcome suggestions for scientific topics and sessions throughout the conference for the future.
Building on the highly positive atmosphere of the DGfZ annual meeting 2025 in Dresden, we aim to maintain its vibrant and inclusive spirit. In particular, we encourage early-career researchers to present their work through contributed talks and posters, which played a central role in the success of the previous meeting. As every year, we will be awarding a poster prize, the Klaus Goerrtler prize, and travel grants. Please visit our society’s website at dgfz.org for further information.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dresden in September 2026
Claudi and Oli
Participants in the Klaus Goerttler session (from the left):
Andreas Radbruch (Keynote-Lecturer), Leoni Kunz Schughart, Tobias Kammann & Lisa Budzinkski (Goerttler Prize winners) Oliver Otto und Claudia Giesecke-Thiel (President & Vize President)
35th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Cytometry (DGfZ) – Now Histor with Future Ahead
A short review of this years meeting:
From September 10–12, 2025, the DGfZ held its 35th Annual Meeting at the CRTD. With the support of the local organizing team and the excellent facilities, the meeting provided an ideal setting for scientific exchange, the industry exhibition, and interdisciplinary networking.
Impressions from Dresden
Welcome to the new participants at the DGfZ conference
The tutorials were well attended.
Industrial exhibition
In the end, everyone met up on the boat
Our community works in a broad range of scientific fields
from life science to engineering and informatics promoting the connection of expertise and interests on technical developments, applications and service facilities in cytometry in Germany
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DGfZ on LinkedIn
The Society for Cytometry is now also on LinkedIn. Connect with the DGfZ and stay informed. Why LinkedIn? LinkedIn is currently the ideal platform for professionals to network and exchange…
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Application deadline for Klaus Goerttler Prize extended
The Klaus-Goerttler-Prize is awarded by the German Society for Cytometry annually for excellent theses (usually doctoral or master theses) in cytometry. We invite you to apply for the award or to nominate…
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Early Bird rates are available until 31st of May.
Join us in Dresden! This year’s conference, themed From Flow Cytometrist for Flow Cytometrist, is all about sharing knowledge and fostering technological exchange within our vibrant community. We welcome participants…
Board, advisory board & task forces
The DGfZ Board and Advisory Board have guided the activities of the DGfZ since its founding.
More information on our current board you can find here.
Flourishing societies depend on the active involvement and commitment of their members.
If you want to start a new DGfZ task force, please send an e-mail to board@dgfz.org.