Bioeconomy Conference 2026
Description:
The Bioeconomy Conference 2026 brings together leading players from industry, politics, science, start-ups and investment to discuss the next phase of the industrial bioeconomy: scaling innovative solutions into real industrial value creation.
The focus is on how bioeconomic innovations can be transferred more quickly into industrial applications and implemented successfully in Europe. The conference provides a platform for exchange, strategic discussions and new collaborations along the bioeconomic value chains.
In terms of content, the programme focuses on three key topics:
Policy, regulation & market conditions: How can political frameworks at EU and national level specifically support the bioeconomy and enable investment? Topics for discussion include bioeconomy strategies, CO₂ pricing mechanisms, and sustainability and certification systems.
High-tech from lab to plant: How can innovations be transferred more quickly from research to industrial production? The focus will be on scale-up, industrialisation and the use of new technologies such as AI and bio-based processes.
Infrastructure & Resilience: What role do industrial sites, demonstration plants and test infrastructures play in the successful scaling of bioeconomy projects? And how can existing capacities be strengthened and new ones built up?
With keynote speeches, panels and networking opportunities, the conference provides a forum for exchange between decision-makers and innovation stakeholders from across Europe and provides impetus for the industrial future of the bioeconomy.