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ASBE8: Registration still open
Registration remains open for the 8th Applied Synthetic Biology in Europe (ASBE8) Conference, 4–6 November 2026 at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, UK.
The programme covers four application areas: Factory, Pharma, Farm and Field, and Computational Design Technologies, with sessions on sustainable biomanufacturing, medicine and health, agriculture and the environment, and AI-driven biological design.
The programme features keynote and invited lectures from Irina Borodina, Adam Feist, Jennifer Molloy, Roman Jerala, Nicola Patron, Juan Nogales and Paul Freemont, alongside short talks, flash talks and two poster sessions.
Highlights include Irina Borodina on engineering yeast cell factories for food and agriculture and Paul Freemont on automated labs and AI in generative and engineering biology.
Registration is still open – join ASBE8 in Manchester on 4–6 November.
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Registration now open
Join the international Prokaryotic Electron Transfer Conference in Évora, Portugal on 10–13 March 2027 for four days of outstanding science, discussions and networking.
The scientific programme will feature keynote lectures, short talks and poster presentations, and networking activities, providing opportunities to present your research, exchange ideas, and establish new collaborations.
Submit your abstract and register now
Take advantage of the early-bird registration fees and secure your place at the conference.
Topics will include:
- Bioenergetics and metabolism
- Redox proteins and enzymes
- Redox stress, antibiotics and adaptive responses
- Microbial communities and host–pathogen interactions
- Extracellular electron transfer and electromicrobiology
- Synthetic biology and engineering of microbial electron transfer
- Emerging tools and biotechnological applications
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SAVE THE DATE:
European Workshop on Biotechnology: Biobased Materials
The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) and its Biobased Materials Division are pleased to announce the next European Workshop on Biotechnology: Biobased Materials, taking place in Kraków, Poland on 1–5 February 2027.
This interactive workshop will bring together researchers, industry professionals, and early-career scientists to explore the latest advances in biobased materials, sustainable bioprocesses, circular bioeconomy strategies and emerging biotechnology-driven solutions. Combining expert lectures, practical laboratory sessions, and networking opportunities, the event will provide a unique platform for learning, collaboration, and scientific exchange.
Registration will open soon. Register your interest to receive conference updates and key dates..
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SAVE THE DATE: Green for Good (G4G)
The next edition of the Green for Good (G4G) Conference will take place in Brno, Czech Republic on 6–8 September 2027.
G4G 2027 will focus on plant, food and agricultural biotechnology, with sessions addressing food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change and the circular bioeconomy.
The conference will bring together researchers, industry representatives and other stakeholders to present new research, discuss emerging approaches and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Save the date: 6–8 September 2027. Registration and further information will follow.
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SAVE THE DATE: Green Deal Conference
The Green Deal Biotechnology Conference 2027 will take place in Ghent, Belgium on 13–15 September 2027.
With the theme "Mission 55: Deploying Environmental Biotech for Reaching the 2030 Goals", the third edition of the Green Deal Biotechnology Conference will focus on how Environmental Biotechnology is helping achieve the Fit for 55 goal of the European Green Deal.
To support this, the program is organized around key areas of Environmental Biotech, such as wastewater treatment, the circular economy, carbon capture and utilization, and sustainable agriculture, and contributions are encouraged to highlight how they support the 55% GHG emission reduction goal.
The conference will feature contributions from academia and industry, with opportunities to present research, exchange knowledge and develop new collaborations.
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Food Biotechnology Conference 2026: thank you for joining us!
The Food Biotechnology Conference 2026, held on 8–9 September in Sion, Switzerland, brought together more than 40 researchers and professionals to discuss recent developments in food biotechnology.
The two-day programme covered sustainable food ingredients, fermentation and upcycling, microbiome-active foods, enabling technologies, and ethics and regulation. Highlights included plenary lectures by Thomas Brück (Technical University of Munich) on sustainable food systems and Fabian Wahl (Agroscope) on engineering microbiomes for sustainable nutrition.
The programme also featured two roundtables on clean-label biotechnology and policy pathways for sustainable food biotechnology, alongside poster sessions, flash talks and an innovation pitch session.
Thank you to all participants, speakers, poster presenters and contributors who made the conference a successful two days of scientific exchange.
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PYFF9: a successful meeting in Valencia
The ninth edition of the Conference on Physiology of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi (PYFF9) brought together almost 300 researchers and professionals in Valencia, Spain on 8–11 September.
The programme covered fungal physiology and metabolism, evolutionary strategies, pathogenicity and resistance, synthetic biology, fermentation, cell factories, the bioeconomy, and AI and data science. More than 170 posters were presented across two poster sessions, alongside keynote lectures, invited talks and scientific discussions.
Keynote speakers included Amparo Querol (IATA-CSIC), Joseph Schacherer (University of Strasbourg), Diethard Mattanovich (BOKU University) and Antonio Di Pietro (University of Córdoba).
Thank you to all participants, speakers, poster presenters, sponsors and institutional partners for contributing to PYFF9 and supporting scientific exchange across the fungal biotechnology community.
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Top article of the month
Peptide barcoding: an alternative to the phenotype-genotype problem
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Discounts for Institutional Members
Institutional Members of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) can enjoy a range of benefits when participating in EFB activities and events:
- Up to 15% discount on registration fees for EFB events.
- Reduced fees for exhibition space at the European Congress on Biotechnology.
- Discounts on sponsorship packages for EFB-organized meetings.
- Free Bronze Sponsorship package for selected EFB-organized meetings.
Upcoming EFB events:
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European Workshop: Biobased Materials 1–5 February 2027 | Kraków, PL
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Prokaryotic Electron Transfer 10–13 March 2027 | Évora, PT
- Green for Good 6–8 September 2027 | Brno, CZ
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Green Deal Biotechnology 13–15 September 2027 | Ghent, BE
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Recombinant Protein Production Autumn 2027 | Vienna, AT
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European Congress on Biotechnology June/July 2028 | Toulouse, FR
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM INSTITUTIONAL
MEMBERS & PARTNERS
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EuropaBio’s recommendations for the EU Biotech ActEuropaBio welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to an EU Biotech Act covering all biotech applications and recognising the sector as a key driver of competitiveness and security. To ensure Europe unlocks biotech’s full potential across healthcare, agri-food, manufacturing, chemicals and consumer goods, read EuropaBio’s feedback and recommendations to the Commission.
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Prof. Suraini Abd-Aziz Elected as the 8th President of AFOBAFOB (Asian Federation of Biotechnology) is pleased to announce the election of Prof. Suraini Abd-Aziz as its 8th President. Her two-year term will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue through September 30, 2028. AFOB looks forward to further strengthening its international network and advancing biotechnology cooperation across Asia under her leadership.
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Kuhner Science FundThe Kuhner Science Fund supports researchers and academic institutions by facilitating access to high-quality laboratory equipment. With grants ranging from CHF 2,500 to CHF 10,000 for new Kuhner shakers, the initiative helps scientists accelerate their research and unlock new discoveries. Are you interested in applying or learning more? Contact us at
sciencefund@kuhner.com
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The Swiss Society for Microbiology (SSM) is establishing a new section entitled Applied and Translational MicrobiologyThe section will bring together experts across the broader field of microbial biotechnology, including food, agricultural, and industrial microbiology.
The section will form in 2027 and will contribute to the organization of the annual SSM meeting along with specialty meetings in microbial biotechnology.
SSM members working in the field of applied and translational microbiology, who are interested to develop and shape the section, are welcome to contact the SSM
secretary@swissmicrobiology.ch
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Bio Blank International – biotechnology for building infrastructureSince 2010, Bio Blank International has developed biotechnology solutions for wastewater networks and sanitary systems in buildings. Based on non-pathogenic microorganisms and enzymes, our solutions help reduce mechanical interventions, chemical use and environmental impact, while sustainably improving infrastructure performance.
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iBET strengthens ATMPs and biopharmaceutical innovation through the INTERFACE mission programThe INTERFACE Mission Program enabled iBET to expand capabilities, new tools and processes for biopharmaceuticals and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) development. The initiative generated new opportunities for research, specialized training, and technology transfer, while strengthening international recognition and enhancing competencies in translational immunology and data science.
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Biostimulant heads for the european marketA biostimulant that promotes the growth and vitality of cereal crops, developed by researchers at CATRIN, Palacký University Olomouc, and protected by a european patent, is set to reach farmers across Europe. INTRACROP, a UK-based company operating through a network of local distributors, has secured an exclusive licence to commercialise the technology.
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