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Thank you for making "Green Deal Biotechnology" a success!

We would like to thank everyone who participated and contributed to making it an unforgettable event.
From the inspiring keynotes to the vibrant discussions and networking moments, the conference was filled with energy, ideas, and meaningful connections. We are especially grateful to our sponsors, whose generous support made this experience possible.

Highlights fron the Conference:
  • 120+ attendees from 23+ countries
  • 7 keynote sessions
  • 60 posters and 30 short talks
  • Countless engaging conversations & ideas for the future

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Designer Biology
Registration is still open

Join us this summer at the fifth edition of Designer Biology: from proteins and cells to scaffolds and materials, co-organised by the EFB Bioengineering and Bioprocessing Division and the EFB Biobased Materials Division.

Why attend Designer Biology ‘25?
  • Renowned international speakers
  • Talks from early-career researchers
  • Interactive poster sessions
  • Topics from protein engineering to functionalised biomaterials
  • Held at the stunning Frederick Douglass Centre, Newcastle University
  • Overlooking the iconic St James’ Park
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
  • Pamela Silver, Harvard Medical School and Wyss Institute (USA)
  • Martin Fussenegger, ETH Zurich (CH)
  • Sonja Billerbeck, Imperial College (UK)
  • Nick Wierckx, Jülich FZ (DE)
  • Meng Zhang, Northumbria University (UK)
  • Pablo Nikel, DTU Biosustain (DK)
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Registration is open

Register for the 7th edition of the Green for Good (G4G2025) conference, organized by the EFB Plant, Agriculture, and Food Biotechnology Division. The event will be held on 1-4 September 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
This event brings together experts across plant biotechnology to explore cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future, with topics including:
  • Gene editing and breeding
  • Biologicals in agriculture
  • Waste utilization
  • Disease and pest management
  • Indoor vs. outdoor farming
What to expect:
  • Keynotes by leading scientists
  • Talks by early-career researchers, selected from abstract submissions
  • Flash poster presentations
  • “Industry Meets Academia” session
  • Panel debate on New Genomic Techniques (NGT) regulation
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Don’t miss to be an early bird!

The deadline is quickly approaching for both abstract submission and early bird registration for the 12th Conference on Recombinant Protein Production (RPP2025).

Please, check the impressive list of distinguished speakers. For being part of it feel invited to register and to submit your abstract on:
  • Chassis engineering for recombinant protein production
  • Impact of production conditions on cellular performance
  • Model-enabled protein, cell, and process engineering
  • New horizons for biopharmaceutical proteins
  • Precision fermentation of food proteins
  • Contributions to sustainable protein biomanufacturing
Submission & Early Bird Deadline: 6 July 2025

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Save the date: ECB2026 – European Congress on Biotechnology

The European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) will take place from 28 June to 1 July 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium.

What to expect:
  • 4 scientific streams spanning; medical & pharmaceutical, agricultural & food, industrial, environmental &climate-related, etc.
  • Plenary sessions, keynote lectures, and highlight events.
  • Opportunities to present your research (short talks, flash posters, or poster presentations).
  • Networking, exhibitions, and interactive scientific sessions.
The official website and abstract submission portal will launch soon.

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