This event is dedicated to innovations and breakthroughs in rapid analysis & diagnostics across the agri-food, plant science, water/environment, human and animal healthcare, and forensic science sectors. The conference series focuses on the technologies rather than the sectors. Technologies include but are not limited to (bio)sensors (electrochemical, optical, photonic), DNA/RNA-based detection methods, paper-based detection methods, microfluidic/nano/quantum devices, spectrometry, and spectroscopy for the detection of pathogenic and spoilage bacteria, viruses, chemical contaminants, allergens, antimicrobial resistance, substances of emerging concern, etc.