EFB July Newsletter

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ASBE8: extended deadlines and early career scientist bursaries

The deadlines for abstract submission and early bird registration for the Applied Synthetic Biology in Europe (ASBE Conference) have been extended to 16 August 2026.
Submit your abstract and register before the deadline to benefit from the reduced registration fee.

In addition, we offer early career bursaries supported by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) and the EFB Bioengineering and Bioprocessing Division and the EFB Microbial Biotechnology Division. Bursary application deadline: 16 August 2026

ASBE8 will take place on 4–6 November 2026 in Manchester, UK.

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Thank you for making ECB2026 a success

As ECB2026 comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone who contributed to its success.

We are grateful to all delegates, speakers, session chairs and exhibitors for making the Congress a meeting point for the biotechnology community, with participants from every continent.

Our sincere thanks also go to our sponsors and partners for their support, and to the Organising and Scientific Committees and volunteers for their work.

Thank you for being part of ECB2026.
We look forward to welcoming you to ECB2028 in Toulouse, France.

PYFF9 Conference

The countdown to the 9th Conference on Physiology of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi (PYFF9) has begun, and we look forward to welcoming the fungal biotechnology community to Valencia on 8–11 September 2026.

The conference has attracted strong interest from both academia and industry, reflected in the number and quality of abstract submissions and a programme featuring leading speakers and sessions covering fungal physiology, synthetic biology, fermentation, cell factories, AI and the circular bioeconomy.

Although registration is now closed, a waiting list has been opened. Should places become available due to cancellations, they will be offered to people on the waiting list.

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Food Biotech: poster submission still open until 10 August

Although the deadline for oral presentations has passed, there is still an opportunity to submit a poster for the Food Biotechnology Conference, taking place on 8–9 September 2026 in Sion, Switzerland.

The conference brings together geneticists, data scientists, agriculturalists and regulatory policymakers who rarely share the same room. We invite you to join this essential multidisciplinary dialogue to actively shape the future of global food systems.

If you would like to present your work and be part of this multidisciplinary meeting, poster submissions remain open.

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EFB Conference and Workshops 2027-2028

Join researchers, innovators, industry leaders and policymakers at EFB's premier scientific events across Europe:

European Workshop: Biobased Materials (1-5 February 2027 | Kraków, PL)
Biocat4Value (Winter/Spring 2027 | Madrid, ES)
Prokaryotic Electron Transfer (10-13 March 2027 | Évora, PT)
Microbial Stress (Spring 2027 | Lisbon, PT)
Green for Good (6-8 September 2027 | Brno, CZ)
Green Deal Biotechnology (13-15 September 2027 | Ghent, BE)
Recombinant Protein Production (Autumn 2027 | Vienna, AT)
European Congress on Biotechnology (June/July 2028 | Toulouse, FR)

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New Institutional Member

We are pleased to welcome University of Piemonte Orientale as a new EFB Institutional Member.

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Expand your organisation's reach through Europe's biotechnology network. Connect with new partners, increase your visibility, and help shape the future of biotechnology while engaging with a community committed to innovation and collaboration.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS & PARTNERS

EuropaBio: Annual Report
EuropaBio’s 2026 Annual Report reflects a landmark year for European biotechnology, marked by progress on the EU Biotech Act and biotechnology’s growing role in competitiveness, health, and sustainability. The report highlights achievements in advocacy, biomanufacturing, and innovation, while outlining priorities for 2027, including biosecurity and biodefense. [+]

Ready to elevate your screening?
Steady data collection. Seamless decisions. The Kuhner microTOM brings online monitoring directly to 96- or 24-well microtiter plates, tracking oxygen transfer rates for fast, reliable, and automated strain or media optimization. Make data-driven choices quickly — no manual sampling, no offline analysis, and no interruptions. [+]

The program for the annual Dutch Biotechnology Congress (NBC26) is set!
Besides our exciting keynotes Vera Meyer, Markus Herrgard and Katelijne Bekers, we have a diverse program featuring 15 speakers from industry and academia, on topics ranging from genomics to process engineering. Do you want to join the Dutch biotechnology event? Register now! NBC26 takes place September 22, Jaarbeurs Utrecht. [+]

V Spanish Conference on Biocatalysis
Spanish Society of Biotechnology (SEBiot) and the INAM (Jaume I University) are organising the V Spanish Conference on Biocatalysis (JEB’26), to be held in Benicàssim (Spain) on 24-25 September 2026. The conference aim is to bring together researchers from academia and industry working on the development, characterization, and application of biocatalysts, to promote the exchange of knowledge and collaboration. [+]

ÖGMBT Annual Meeting 2026 | FEMS Regional COLLAB & FEBS3+ Meeting
The meeting will take place in Vienna, September 14 - 17, 2026. It opens with FEMS Regional COLLAB (Sept 14-15), connecting partner societies from Croatia and Slovenia, then continues into the FEBS3+ Meeting with partner societies from Slovenia and Czechia. Poster presentation remains central throughout, offering a space for scientific exchange and collaboration. Submit your abstract by the poster submission deadline, August 5! Possible Poster Add-On: Science Flash. [+]

Advanced Biophysical Analytics Accelerate Biopharmaceutical Development at iBET
iBET’s Molecular Biophysics Lab offers an integrated platform combining Surface Plasmon Resonance, Mass Photometry, and heliXcyto for molecular interaction studies ranging from purified proteins to living cells. These technologies provide real-time binding kinetics, affinity and avidity measurements, and mass characterization in native conditions. Supported by iBET’s expertise in protein production, proteomics, and analytics, this platform accelerates biopharmaceutical development across the entire pipeline. [+]

Early bird tickets esib 2026, 10 – 13. November 2026, Graz
The European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology (esib), is organized together with the International Conference on Metabolic and Protein Engineering for Biosynthesis (MaPEB) and unites leading experts from science, industry and politics. The Early Bird ticket is available until 31 July. [+]

Research Projects at Palacký University
The PLANTONICS project, led by Nuria De Diego from CATRIN and funded by an ERC CZ grant, will establish the field of plant theranostics. The project will combine diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to improve plant resilience by addressing both biotic stresses, such as pests and diseases, and abiotic stresses, including drought, heat, and nutrient deficiency. [+]