The International BioSC Symposium, a platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange for a sustainable bioeconomy, again covers a broad range of content this year. Experts from academia and industry, civil society and politics are invited to discuss current topics and developments, from primary production and the development of new products and concepts to sustainability assessment and societal transformation.
www.biosc.de/symposium_2023_registration
Registration Deadline: 20 October 2023
We are pleased to invite participants to submit poster abstracts on recent results of their interdisciplinary bioeconomy research. The best posters will be awarded a poster prize.
Submission Deadline: 15 October 2023
AGENDA |
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Montag, 6. November 2023 |
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12:00 |
Registration & Light Lunch |
13:00 |
Welcome |
13:15 |
Keynote Lecture
N.N. |
14:00 |
Session I Challenges for sustainable primary productionInnovations to foster sustainability in global agri-food systems Ecological challenges for sustainable primary production New biochars for the improvement of agricultural soils (NewBIAS) |
15:15 |
Posters & Coffee |
16:15 |
Session II Sufficient, healthy, eco-friendly – Meeting future food demandsAlternative protein perspectives – between promise and reality Sustainable Plant Oil Alternatives from Corn Residue: Substrate Utilization, Scaling and Research Landscape (NextVegOil) Innovative technical approaches for regional value chains in the fruit and vegetable sector |
17:30 |
Panel discussion |
18:00 |
Networking Dinner |
Dienstag, 7. November 2023 |
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09:00 |
Greetings from Ministries Sonja Brandt, Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, DE N.N., Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, DE (tbc) |
09:15 |
Keynote LectureSynthetic Biotechnology as a tool for development of circular bioprocesses |
10:00 |
Session III Constructing, clothing, packaging – New bio-based materials
COMP0LIVE - Towards automotive application of new fibres and biocomposites Technical validation of lignins for textile applications (LignoTex) Paper-based packaging - challenges and opportunities for circularity |
11:15 |
Posters & Coffee |
12:15 |
Session IV Teaming up with biology – Next-generation chemistry
Large-scale production of wood-based chemicals: Experience and perspectives Surface active molecules for the chemical industry (SurfIn) CO2 and Light: The future resources in chemical manufacturing? |
13:30 |
Poster Award |
Closing Remarks |
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Farewell Lunch |
Venue:
The symposium will take place at the LVR Landesmuseum Bonn, Colmantstraße 14-16, 53115 Bonn. The venue is within walking distance of Bonn's main train station and city center.
Accommodation:
Participants are asked to book their own accommodation in Bonn. There are a number of reasonably priced hotels in the downtown area of Bonn.
Contact:
For more information about the symposium, please contact the BioSC office via biosc@fz-juelich.de.