The IBC25 starts off with an evening reception and complimentary barbecue on June 17. The core conference proceeds with six themed keynote sessions on June 18 and 19, before it concludes with a study trip to selected flagships of the industrial transformation in Central Germany.
Session I: Political Framework // Wednesday, June 18 // 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
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| Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniela Thrän Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung (UFZ) |
| Current Status of National and International Bioeconomy Initiatives |
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| Janine van Kampen Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth (Netherlands) |
| Bioeconomic Strategies and Policies in the Netherlands |
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| Inga Rovbutas Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania |
| Bioeconomic Strategies and Policies in the Republic of Lithuania |
Session II: Finance // Wednesday, June 18 // 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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| Annika Bülow Ceresana |
| The State of the European Bioeconomy Market: Opportunities & Obstacles |
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| Dr. Albrecht Läufer SEF Ventures |
| Financing Novel and Commercially Viable Bioeconomy Innovation with Venture Capital |
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| Michael Hüfner Marsh |
| To Insure or to Hazard? That is the Central Question. |
Session III: Industry // Wednesday, June 18 // 12:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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| Marco Lietz Neste |
| Large Scale Biorefineries – Outlook & Opportunities |
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| Dr. Maarten Veevaete Domo Chemicals |
| The Role of Biobased PA610 in Advancing Sustainable Polyamide Solutions |
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| Dr. Konrad Gebauer UPM Biochemicals |
| From Concept to Reality: The Start-up of UPM’s Biorefinery in Leuna |
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| Dr. Andreas Kohl Verbio |
| Renewable a-Olefins by Ethenolysis from Bitterfeld, Germany: Status of the Project |
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| Klaus Pellengahr Corden BioChem |
| Industrial Biomanufacturing in Europe – Status and Outlook |
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| Dr. William Sganzerla VORN Bioenergy |
| Start-up of our Olive-Pulp Biogas Plant in Spain |
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| Kathrin Schulz EDF Hynamics |
| Challenges and Opportunities of the German H2 Market: Insights from a Producer’s Perspective |
Session IV: Startups // Thursday, June 19 // 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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| Washington Logrono Pacifico Biolabs |
| A Technology Platform for Next Generation Meat Alternatives |
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| Andrew Cosentino AlgaeCytes |
| Sparking Bioeconomy Growth in Dessau: AlgaeCytes |
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| Henning Tschunt Proservation |
| Packaging Elements from Grain Residues |
Session V: Bioeconomy Initiatives // Thursday, June 19 // 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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| Dr. Matthias Scholz TransBib |
| TransBIB – Boost Industrial Bioeconomy |
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| Christine Braun Startup Labor Schwedt |
| From Fossil Legacy to Bio-Based Future |
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| Dr. Gerd Unkelbach BioEconomy e.V. |
| The BioEconomy Hub – a Place to Grow |
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| Dr. Susanne Ebitsch Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) |
| Transforming Chemistry – A Key Enabler for Resource Sustainability |
Session V: Science // Thursday, June 19 // 11 a.m. – 12:15 a.m.
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| Prof. Elke Wilharm Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences |
| Upcycling of Cellulosic (Sanitary Paper) Waste |
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| Dr.-Ing. Franziska Müller-Langer Deutsches Biomasse-Forschungszentrum (DBFZ) |
| Biomass as a Carbon Source for Renewable Refineries |
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| Prof. Thomas Walther Technische Universität Dresden |
| Direct Microbial Production of the Green Solvent Ethyl-Acetate |
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| Dr. Agata Olszewska-Widdrat Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie e.V. (ATB) |
| Platform Chemicals Production from Alternative Feedstock |
For the detailed schedule, including precise timings please see the following timetable:
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