Integrating Biotech – Novel Feedstocks, Technologies, and Markets

Claudia Knief, INRES - Molecular Biology of the Rhizosphere, University of Bonn
"Spatial patterns in the maize rhizosphere microbiota: related to root structure and defined by photosynthate allocation"

The European biotech industry will meet at the Kongresshalle am Zoo in Leipzig. There will be partnering, classic meet-and-greet events, many interesting program highlights and an accompanying industry exhibition.

The “HIT” – Himmelfahrtstagung on Bioprocess Engineering is the most established conferences for the Bioprocess Engineering community in Germany. It is a meeting place that brings together researchers and innovators from academia and industry.

Climate-friendly, environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient production of materials and chemicals is one of the current major challenges that the bioeconomy is addressing. The 11th BioSC Spotlight aims to explore the intersections of green chemistry and the bioeconomy and the contributions of green chemistry to a sustainable bio-based circular economy. Topics include:

Hybrid processes | Enzymatic retrosynthesis | Gas fermentation | Eco-friendly production and recycling of bio-based polymers | Innovative separation technologies | Sustainability analysis and assessment

The Spotlight will take place as a satellite event to the Fuel & Chemical Science Conference 2026.

14th International Conference

Fuel & Chemical Science - From Production to Application

June 23 - 25, 2026

Agriculture is increasingly facing major challenges: rising labor and resource costs and strict regulations on the use of pesticides. The 12th Spotlight wants to point out how agriculture can still operate sustainably and ensure a secure food supply. Research can help to reduce or completely prevent disease, pest and weed infestation through integrated pest management. Digitalization can facilitate the early detection of pest infestation. Smart and precision farming can help to make agriculture more effective, save time, and increase productivity. Ultimately, the measures must be evaluated in terms of their economic efficiency, sustainability, and effectiveness.