Join the Conversation at BIOKET 2026: Explore Cutting-Edge Plenaries and Answer Our Open Calls!
The stage is set for BIOKET 2026, a premier event dedicated to advancing the circular bioeconomy. We are thrilled to announce the plenary debates that will frame our discussions and to launch three key open calls for innovators, researchers, and startups. This is your opportunity to contribute, showcase your work, and gain recognition on a global platform.
➤ Plenary Highlights: Three Days of Critical Debates
BIOKET 2026 will be guided by three powerful plenary sessions, each tackling a pivotal frontier in bio-based innovation.
Day 1: The Perfection Trap: Are We Setting the Bar Too High for Bio-Based Innovation?
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Chair: Olivier Roland (L’Oréal)
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Sponsor: De Smet Engineers & Contractors
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Teaser: Regulations, brand promises and investor check-lists can push innovators to chase “perfect” specs—often at the expense of speed, affordability and climate impact. This session explores how “good-enough” bio-based solutions can win markets sooner.
Day 2: From Chemical Intermediates to Biobased Pharma Ingredients – Unlocking Biomanufacturing’s Potential
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Chair: Katharina Fromm (University of Fribourg)
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Sponsor: Under negotiation
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Teaser: What happens when advanced fermentation meets the world’s most demanding quality regimes? From solvents to APIs, leaders will reveal how bio-routes can de-risk supply chains and slash Scope-3 emissions in pharma and fine chemicals.
Day 3: Reprogramming Nature: Biosolutions for the Future of Food
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Chair: Luuk Van Der Wielen (BRIGHT Institute)
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Sponsor: BRIGHT Institute
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Teaser: Synthetic biology, precision fermentation and cell-cultivation are rewriting the menu. Thought-leaders will debate how these innovations can deliver safe, affordable, and resource-efficient alternatives to conventional food systems—bringing production closer to the concept of “food from air”.
➤ Answer the Call: Get Involved in BIOKET 2026
We are actively seeking contributions from the global bioeconomy community. Submit your work, apply for an award, or pitch your startup!
1. Call for Abstracts – Technical Sessions & Posters
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New Deadline: 30 November 2025 (Extended)
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Propose case studies, breakthrough processes, or scale-up lessons across advanced biomanufacturing, circular & bio-based materials, sustainable proteins/feed, or enabling technologies.
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Submit Your Abstract: https://bioket.tech/call-for-papers
2. Christian Patermann BIOKET Bioeconomy Innovation Awards
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We are recognising outstanding innovations that accelerate the circular bioeconomy—from pilot-scale discoveries to full industrial deployment. Awards are presented during the Keynote session on day 2.
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Prizes: A total of €7,000, with a 1st prize worth €5,000!
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Apply for the Award: https://bioket.tech/innovation-awards
3. Start-Up Pitch Sessions
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Early-stage companies (< 7 years) are invited to pitch in front of investors, corporates, and participants.
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Prize: Win in-kind mentoring and exhibition packages in the Start-Up Village.
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Apply to Pitch: https://bioket.tech/call-for-startups
