The Nordic microscopy community gathers in Lund from 7 to 10 June 2027 for SCANDEM. The meeting is organized under the Nordic Microscopy Society which is affiliated with the European Microscopy Society and the International Federation of Societies for Microscopy.
Institutional background for Scandem 2027
SCANDEM sits within the activities of the Nordic Microscopy Society. Public records of the society reference recent editions in Bergen and Oulu and outline funding and infrastructure initiatives such as travel grants and microscopy hubs supported by NordForsk. Those links shape the conference audience and the types of collaborations that take shape there.
Dates and basic access
Scandem 2027 runs from 7 to 10 June 2027 in Lund. The dedicated event website lists registration and program details at https://www.scandem2027.se while organizational information appears at http://www.scandem.org/.
Sectors and attendee profile to target
The event draws academic microscopy labs and commercial providers of instruments and consumables. The society’s pages include sections for microscopy labs and microscopy companies, signaling a mix of end users and suppliers. Electron microscopy infrastructure hubs are highlighted as relevant stakeholders for service contracts and collaborative projects.
Commercial outreach tips for exhibitors and suppliers
Set clear goals for each contact type. For research centers prepare a service proposition with access conditions and instrument time. For distributors package technical offerings with compatibility data and aftersales support. Practical steps:
- Schedule meetings before the conference via society channels and member lists. Create a shortlist of priority contacts.
- Prepare a one-page technical datasheet with measurable specs and example images and keep cloud copies for fast sharing.
- Provide traceable case studies in publications or repositories and have reference contacts available.
- If offering infrastructure services, document access times, pricing and sample requirements.
Keep stand interactions short and technical. Focus on brief demos and real-data examples that allow quick assessment of compatibility.
Technical and sample readiness
Check transport rules and regulations for biological or sensitive samples. Bring adapters, cables and controllers and ensure demos can run without complex external dependencies. Provide clear visual material readable from a distance and digital catalogs for immediate distribution.
Closing note
For organizations aiming at the Nordic microscopy ecosystem, Scandem 2027 is a moment to map institutional partners and infrastructure hubs that have received NordForsk support. Prepare targeted technical proposals and prearranged meetings to convert interactions into projects. Event and registration details are available at https://www.scandem2027.se and institutional information at http://www.scandem.org/.
