Discover how digitalisation and automation are transforming drug discovery, chemical engineering and process development! In this hands-on seminar, you’ll explore cutting-edge tools such as molecular modelling, lab automation and AI-driven drug discovery, with guidance from top experts in academia and industry.
Factsheet
- Degree
- Confirmation of participation
- Learning environment
- Onsite
- Next start
- 7.9.2026
- Duration
- 5 days (individual days also bookable)
- Teaching languages
- English
- Venues
- FHNW Campus Muttenz, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz
- Fee
- CHF 1 650 (CHF 330/day)
At a glance
- Learn to predict structure, reactivity & properties in modern drug discovery.
- Work with modern lab automation and robotics systems.
- Benefit from top lecturers with academic and industrial backgrounds.
- Get valuable insights into how digitalisation and automation are applied in real-world industrial settings.
- Exchange knowledge across sectors and expand your professional network.
Aims and benefits
You will explore the transformative power of digitalisation and automation, and how they are influencing the future of chemistry in drug discovery, chemical engineering and process development. Combining theoretical foundations with hands-on experience, this seminar equips you with future-ready skills for modern lab environments.
By the end of the seminar you will be able to:
- predict structure, reactivity & properties in modern drug discovery
- transfer what you’ve learned directly into your workplace for immediate impact
Target audience
This seminar is designed for professionals in the chemical and life sciences industries.
It is also open to FHNW students. The combination of working professionals and students creates a dynamic and mutually enriching learning environment. While professionals benefit from fresh academic perspectives and the chance to connect with emerging talent, students gain insight into real-world industry practices, expand their network and engage directly with experienced practitioners.
Requirement: Bring your personal notebook/laptop.
Structure and programme contents
This 5-day seminar combines presentations from industry leaders, interactive lectures, real-world case studies and practical exercises. This ensures that participants not only understand the concepts but can also apply them effectively. One or two guided excursions will provide first-hand insight into how digitalisation and automation are being implemented in modern industrial environments.
The seminar covers the following topics:
- Molecular Modelling / Receptor Simulation using Schrödinger’s Maestro Software
- Databases and data integration with Extract, Transform and Load (ETL)
- Drug discovery: examples and case studies
- Extended reality (Augmented and Virtual)
- Laboratory Automation and Robotics - fully automated laboratories
Individual days are also bookable (330 CHF per day).
Lecturers
The seminar is held by industry specialists (lecturers are subject to change):
- Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wendeborn (FHNW School of Life Sciences)
- Prof. Dr. Abdullah Kahraman (FHNW School of Life Sciences)
- Dr. Mila Krämer (Schrödinger)
- Dr. Reto Grob (augmentIT AG)
- George Martens (Tecworks AG)
- Dr. Julien Hazemann (Idorsia AG)
- Dr. Marco Stenta (Syngenta)
- Dr. Guillaume Malcouronne (Chemspeed Technologies AG)
- Dr. Georg Wuitschick (F.Hoffmann-La Roche AG)
Organisational matters
Advising and information events
Contact
Registration
Seminar Digitalisation and Automation in Chemistry7 September 2026
- Date
- 7.9.2026
- Duration
- 5 days (individual days also bookable)
- Place
- FHNW Campus Muttenz
- Final application date
- 23.4.2026