Events

An international gathering of the global bioeconomy community as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The European Summit on Industrial Biotechnology (esib) is taking place in Graz, Austria. Austria’s second-largest city is a fascinating, beautiful and pleasant place. This year, esib is being held in conjunction with MaPEB – the international conference on metabolic and protein engineering for biosynthesis.

Extreme weather events, changing growing conditions and increasing competition for land use are posing new challenges to the raw material base of the bioeconomy. At the same time, transport and supply chains are coming under increasing pressure. The Learning Lounge offers up-to-date insights into developments, risks and courses of action for businesses, research organisations and networks seeking to secure bio-based value creation in a sustainable manner.

As a leading event for practical insights and forward-looking research, ARC 2026 focuses on technology selection for various waste streams, the assessment of environmental impacts, and promising innovations.

How can bio-based materials be successfully integrated into industrial applications? The 2nd CREATE Symposium brings together stakeholders from the bioeconomy and plastics industries and offers insights into the latest developments, innovative solutions and practical approaches.

Innovation meets investment: Experience exciting pitches, make valuable contacts and discover new opportunities for collaboration within the European bioeconomy.

How can bio-based innovations be brought into industrial application more quickly? The Bioeconomy Congress focuses on new technologies, opportunities for scaling up and investment, and provides a forum for discussion.