Future of BioPlastics 2026: Nachhaltig. Innovativ. Wirtschaftlich.
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-26 | Digital
On 24 and 25 June 2026, FoB:Plast 2026 – Future of BioPlastics 2026 will be held for the second time. Following the great success of the first event, we are once again bringing together decision-makers, users, brand owners, material developers and other players in the value chain for a free international online event focusing on bioplastics and bio-based materials. The focus will be on the issues currently shaping the market: Which materials and applications are gaining ground? How can scaling and economic implementation be achieved? And what role do regulation, recyclability and the circular economy play in marketable solutions?
This event will be held in German. Please switch to the German event page by clicking on the German flag in the top right-hand corner of your window.
More information: Future of BioPlastics Event – FoB:Plast 2025
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COUNTLESS SWOT Workshop: Focus on Implementation in Industrial Applications
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Digital
We invite stakeholders and experts in the field to join us as we discuss strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of lignin-based aromatics for industrial applications.
The team at VITO has prepared a SWOT analysis, which we will jointly review, refine – and discuss ways to turn threats into opportunities. The experts from the COUNTLESS project will chime in and add their opinions on the subject.
We will work collaboratively on an online whiteboard (miro) and all participants will receive the workshop documentation after the event.
The results of this workshop will help us draw up a roadmap for the production of lignin-based platform chemicals and implementation in industrial applications.

Registration (please note that your participation in the workshop will be confirmed in a separate step)

AUFBRUCH Sommerevent 2026
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-07 | Dorint Hotel Düsseldorf, Selikumerstrasse 25, Neuss, 41460, Germany
This event is in German only!
Two years after the launch of the Graduate Cluster, we look back on the collaborations that have shaped our work: AUFBRUCH, its PhD students, and partners in the Rhenish mining area and beyond. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and we would like to demonstrate how interdisciplinary collaboration can drive (structural) change.
Alongside selected keynote talks, our six innovation areas will present how they are addressing the pressing challenges of our time.
Take this opportunity to network with our cluster and our PhD students.

AUFBRUCH’s innovation areas are:
Innovation area 1: Industrial decarbonisation through bio-based process chains, using the example of the chemo- and biocatalytic conversion of carbohydrate-rich waste streams into ethylene and propylene glycol
Innovation area 2: Flexible utilisation of new raw material potential, using the example of recycling concepts for rubber
Innovation area 3: Increased efficiency through integrated process concepts, using the immobilisation of biocatalysts for modular production plants as an example
Innovation area 4: “Survival of the Innovation” through risk minimisation in scale-up, using the chemoenzymatic synthesis of bioplastics and chiral fine chemicals as an example
Innovation area 5: Smart logistics for a (de)centralised bioeconomy, using the example of the synthesis of novel carboxylic acid esters from domestic biomass for the formulation of green plasticisers and lubricants
Innovation area 6: Overcoming barriers to market entry, using the example of new biosurfactants
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Plan B 2026 – Bioökonomie als neues Geschäftsfeld
2026-07-08 08:45 - 18:00 | Fellbach, Guntram-Palm Platz 1, Fellbach, 70734
(in German only)
Plan B 2026 – Bioökonomie als neues Geschäftsfeld
Supply chains are under pressure, raw materials are becoming scarcer, and markets are highly volatile: companies that continue to rely solely on Plan A out of tradition are missing opportunities to tap into new business areas and strengthen their competitiveness.
The bioeconomy offers genuine alternatives. It opens up new sources of raw materials, unlocks new markets, and helps companies become more independent of geopolitical risks. Those who build a second pillar gain resilience.
Plan B 2026 | Die Bioökonomie-Veranstaltung für industrielle und urbane Räume showcases concrete examples of how bio-based solutions can be translated into industrial or urban value creation.
On 8 July 2026 at the Schwabenlandhalle in Fellbach, we will bring together SME decision-makers, researchers, start-ups, and industry representatives. The programme includes inspiring expert talks, best-practice examples from Baden-Württemberg, roundtable talks, and beer garden lectures.
On site will be companies that are already living their Plan B and sharing their journey. Get to know these pioneers and expand your network.
🔗 For more information on the programme, speakers, and registration:

www.umwelttechnik-bw.de/de/plan-b-startseite

Bio-Economy Day
2026-07-09 10:00 - 16:30 | BioEconomy Campus Bönen, Siemensstraße 42, Bönen, 59199
Save the Date | 9 July, 10:00–16:30 | Bio-Economy Campus Bönen (in German only)
Bio-Economy Day 2026
Networking for the bio-economy
How can biotechnological innovations be successfully translated into industrial applications? What solutions are currently being developed to tackle the challenges of a sustainable economy? And how can stakeholders from the worlds of science, business and the start-up scene benefit from one another?
Answers to these questions will be provided at Bio-Economy Day on 9 July 2026 at the Bio-Economy Campus in Bönen. Click here to register.
The event brings together expertise across the entire bio-economy value chain and creates a space for exchange, networking and new collaborations. Look forward to exciting insights into the latest developments in bioprocess technology, innovative start-up ideas and perspectives from industry, research and the financial sector.
Highlights include:
• Keynote speech by Dr Sabine Giessler-Blank | Head of the Faculty of Bio- and Chemical Engineering at TU Dortmund
• Pitch sessions with innovative start-ups from the bioeconomy
• Speed dating for targeted matchmaking between research, industry and venture capital
• Marketplace of opportunities featuring companies, networks and research institutions
Event details
📅 9 July 2026
🕙 10:00 – 17:15
📍 Bio-Economy Campus
Siemensstraße 42, Bönen
Attendance is free of charge. Places are limited.

Kontakt:
Dr. Ronja Kossack
ronja.kossack@hshl.de

Organised by klic.2go, In|Die RegionWestfalen, TransBIB, WFG Kreis Unna, Bio-Security, BioIndustr

Agenda:
KLIC.2.go Bio-Economy Day Programm final (A4 (Querformat))

Renewable Materials Conference
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-25
The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026
The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) will once again be the outstanding international meeting place for innovators, companies and brands, investors and policymakers to come together to develop and shape the future renewable carbon economy. As in previous years, the conference organiser nova-Institute expects 400-500 participants from around the world. The RMC is the leading global event of the renewable carbon economy, showcasing the latest progress in and prospects of bioeconomy, CCU and recycling for the defossilisation of chemicals and materials. Accordingly, this year’s focus topic is “Defossilisation through innovation”.
More information: nova Press Release – nova-Institute
Additionally, CLIB will be hosting a workshop in collaboration with the COUNTLESS and LIGNOFUN projects. Join us on 23 September at 11:20 h CEST, as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of utilising lignin and lignin-based building blocks in various applications.

15th Int. CeBiTec Research Conference Bielefeld
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-01
The 15th International CeBiTec Research Conference “Advances in Industrial Biotechnology: From Metabolic Design to Biomanufacturing – Bridging Scales and Data” will take place at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) at Bielefeld University from September 28 – 30, 2026. The conference will bring together experts in metabolic engineering, bioprocess development, data‑driven biocatalysis, and industrial biotechnology. The program will include invited lectures, short oral presentations, and poster sessions. An excellent lineup of speakers from academia and industry has been assembled.
Participants are warmly invited to present their work as an oral or poster presentation. The deadline for abstract submission is June 30, 2026. Early bird registration is open until June 14. Further program details and the conference flyer are available on the conference website: 2026-09-28 | 15th Int. CeBiTec Research Conference Bielefeld
In addition, a special issue in Synthetic Biology and Engineering (SBE) is planned, to which conference participants may submit manuscripts that will undergo the journal’s regular peer-review process.

CLIB-Webinar „Scaling Bioprocesses: Turning Lab Success into Industrial Reality ”
2026-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Digital
Join our next CLIB-Webinar “Scaling Bioprocesses: Turning Lab Success into Industrial Reality”. As promising innovations move from laboratory research to industrial application, the ability to successfully scale processes becomes a critical factor for their economic and technical viability.
This webinar will focus on the key challenges associated with scale-up projects and explore how processes can be effectively transferred to industrial scale. We will highlight the important role of universities and research institutions in supporting innovation and bridging the gap between fundamental research and industrial implementation.
In addition, we will discuss the close relationship between process development and scale-up, examining current challenges, emerging trends, and best practices. A special emphasis will be placed on how laboratory-scale studies can be designed to generate relevant data and insights, enabling more informed decisions and reducing risks during later stages of scale-up.
You can look forward to valuable insights into the strategies and considerations that drive successful bioprocess scale-up.
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ScieCon 2026 as exhibitor
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-23 | Frankfurt, Germany
ScieCon is the career fair organised by btS e.V. and a unique platform that enables companies to make direct contact with highly qualified students, doctoral candidates, and graduates from the life sciences sector. However, ScieCon is not only aimed at companies looking for young talent, but also at those who want to strengthen their brand as an attractive employer in the life sciences sector.
With over 40 successfully organised career fairs, over 500 visitors per event and numerous partnerships, ScieCon has established itself as an important meeting place for companies and young professionals.
In 2026 btS e.V. will host two ScieCons:
On 18 June in Berlin and
On 22 October in Frankfurt (Main).

Find out more and register as exhibitor. If you are a CLIB member organisation, contact Katrin Kriebs (kriebs@clib-cluster.de) to receive an exclusive code for a 10% discount.
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Register as exhibitor: Anmeldeformular_ScieCons_2026_CLIB

Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 to Showcase Innovations – Call for Abstracts
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-19 | hybrid
Closing the material loop by setting the stage for recycling innovations at Europe’s largest event on advanced recycling technologies.
The call for abstracts is now open for the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2026, taking place on 17–18 November 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and online. Europe’s leading platform for advanced recycling brings together hands-on solutions and cutting-edge research on recycling technologies for various waste streams like plastics, polymers, textiles or automotive, highlighting progress towards a circular renewable carbon economy.
As various industries adapt to ambitious EU recycling targets and evolving market conditions, ARC 2026 will explore the latest technological, policy, and regulatory developments shaping advanced recycling across Europe and beyond. Researchers and industry professionals are invited to submit abstracts by 31 July 2026 via https://advanced-recycling.eu/call-for-abstracts/.

More information: https://advanced-recycling.eu/
Registration: https://advanced-recycling.eu/registration/

Baesweiler Biotec-Meeting: Smart Bio-Manufacturing: From Digitalisation and Automation to AI
2026-11-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Internationales Technologie- und Service-Center Baesweiler (its), Arnold-Sommerfeld-Ring 2, Baesweiler, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 52499
This event will be in German.
What is it about?
Biotechnology is increasingly transforming industrial production through data-driven development, automation and artificial intelligence. Advanced computational methods already support the rapid design of innovative proteins, creating new value across both biotechnology and traditionally chemistry-based industries. Combined with digitalised processes and automated production systems, these technologies are shaping the future of bio-manufacturing.
This year’s event will explore the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation, automation and AI in industrial biotechnology, featuring insights from industry experts and applied research. As a hub for biotech start-ups and companies, its Baesweiler offers an engaging programme of presentations alongside valuable networking opportunities.
Participation
Attendees can look forward to inspiring talks and discussions. Companies, universities and institutions are invited to showcase their technologies and services through posters or exhibition displays. Exhibition space is available for €40 (net).
More information soon.

PhD Day - Biotech for C1 utilisation
2026-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Dorint Hotel Düren, Moltkestraße, Düren, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 52351, Germany
The PhD Day “Biotech for C1 Utilisation” brings together researchers from across Europe working on biotechnology approaches for the utilisation of C1 feedstocks. The event provides a platform to present research, exchange ideas, gain insights from industry and academia, and connect with fellow researchers in the field.
Join us for a day of scientific discussion, networking, and inspiration, and discover opportunities for future collaboration within the growing C1 biotechnology community.
All participants are required to submit an abstract and bring a poster presenting their research.
Based on the submitted abstracts, a selection of participants will be invited to give a short pitch presentation during the event.
Participation is free of charge.
Registration is open until 19 October 2026.

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CLIB International Conference CIC2027
2027-02-17 08:00 - 2027-02-18 17:00 | Lindner Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern, Lütticher Straße 130, Düsseldorf, 40547, Germany

CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2027
2027-04-21 - 2027-04-23
The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference has successfully established itself as an international and unique meeting and networking ground for the entire Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X industry and its customers. The upcoming 15th edition of the conference will take place on 21–22 April 2027, Cologne, Germany as a hybrid event. Organiser nova-Institute expects over 230 leading international experts in the field of CCU, green hydrogen production and Power-to-X. Once more the event will showcase the latest innovations and most important developments in the fast-growing field of Carbon Capture and Utilisation with plenty of opportunities to network.

A milestone for the enforcement of CCU was reached on 28 June 2024 when the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament published the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) in their Official Journal. The act finally acknowledges CO2 utilisation as an eligible strategic net zero technology, hereby providing an official reference and foundation to support and encourage the deployment of clean technology, such as CCU throughout Europe. With a current capacity of over 1.5 million tonnes for CO2-based products and steadily growing demand, CCU technologies are helping to establish CO2 as a renewable carbon feedstock, highlighting the urgency of investment and innovation in this field.

More information: Home – CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
Registration: Registration – CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
