EFB Newsletter - July 2025

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:39
Registration still open!
 
Join us at the 7th edition of the Green for Good (G4G2025) Conference, taking place 1–4 September 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic!
Why attend?
  • Be part of a diverse and growing community passionate about plant, agriculture, and food biotechnology
  • Enjoy an engaging, in-person event in the beautiful and historic city of Olomouc
  • Expand your network in both academic and industrial spheres
  • Take part in informal discussions and social activities that inspire future collaborations
Abstract submission & early bird deadline extended!
 
The abstract submission and early bird registration deadlines for the Recombinant Protein Production (RPP) 2025 Conference have been extended to 15 August 2025!

Join us at one of Europe’s leading fora for scientists and professionals working in recombinant protein expression, production, and characterisation.

Why attend RPP2025?
  • Connect with leading researchers from academia and the biotech industry
  • Present your work in a poster or oral presentation
  • Share insights on chassis engineering, production stress, model-based process design, and the latest breakthroughs in recombinant protein technologies
  • Network during our Gala Dinner and vibrant social programme
Conference topics include:
Host strain optimisation, model-enabled process design, biopharmaceuticals, sustainable protein biomanufacturing, and precision fermentation, among others.

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Save the date: ECB2026 – European Congress on Biotechnology
 
We are pleased to announce the 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026), will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 28 June to 1 July 2026. The event is organised by the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) in collaboration with the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB).

ECB2026 will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the latest developments and future directions in biotechnology.
The programme will include:
  • Daily plenary lectures
  • Four parallel symposium sessions each day
  • A trade exhibition and sponsor-led presentations
  • Strong involvement of early career researchers with opportunities to present their work
Participants will also be invited to submit their contributions for a special issue of New Biotechnology, the official journal of the EFB.
Registration opens in September 2025. Stay informed via our website for updates and further details.
ACB2025: The 17th Asian Congress on Biotechnology
 
The Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) is proud to present ACB2025, the 17th Asian Congress on Biotechnology, jointly held with the 40th Anniversary Symposium of the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (KSBB).
  • Dates: September 23–27, 2025
  • Venue: Grand Hyatt Incheon, Korea
  • Website: www.ksbb-afob.org
  • Standard registration deadline (international): 18 August 2025
ACB2025 is one of the largest biotechnology gatherings in Asia, bringing together over 3,000 participants from more than 25 countries, including leading researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. With active participation from international bodies such as OECD and ECB, the event will serve as a vibrant platform for fostering scientific innovation and global collaboration toward a sustainable bioeconomy.

Join us at this landmark event and be part of shaping the future of biotechnology in Asia and beyond.
Thank you to our sponsors
 
We would like to thank all the sponsors who made the Green Deal Biotechnology Conference possible. A special thank you to the Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology (ACIB), who not only supported the event but also organized an outstanding thematic session titled “Different aspects of industrial biotechnology at ACIB.”
Their contributions showcased how industrial biotechnology can address critical environmental challenges, turning waste into value and paving the way for a more circular economy.
Thank you for your support and commitment to advancing green innovation.

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Microbiology Society Annual Meeting, Athlone, Ireland, 4-5 November 2025
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