The accompanying exhibition will be open throughout the day, giving you the opportunity to explore current developments, practical examples, and support services in the bioeconomy. We warmly invite you to meet the participating organisations and learn more about their work.
Funding Opportunities: Gain in-depth information on current funding opportunities to help bring your bioeconomy projects to life. Representatives of key funding programms will be on site and available for discussions.
Regional Initiatives and Networks: The bioeconomy takes shape at the local level. Baden-Württemberg has therefore supported regional initiatives and networks. Meet the people behind them and explore opportunities for collaboration and involvement.
Start-up Area: Discover pioneering technologies and new market solutions. The current winners of the Bioeconomy Innovation Award, alongside other start-ups, will introduce themselves and provide expert insights into their award-winning concepts.
09:00 AM – 1h
Location: Exhibition Area
10:00 AM – 30min
Location: Conference Room
10:30 AM – 2h
Location: Conference Room
The accompanying exhibition will be open throughout the event. We invite you to have lunch and use the opportunity to talk to regional initiatives and networks about their services and opportunities to get involved. Visit the information stands showcasing current funding programmes to explore financing options for bioeconomy projects. Meet the winners of the “Bioeconomy Innovation Award” and other start-ups.
12:30 PM – 1h
Location: Akademie Restaurant
Innovations are opening up new pathways for sustainable intensification in agriculture. By using modern technologies and developing alternative approaches, it is becoming increasingly possible to change agricultural practices and to make previously hard-to-capture ecosystem services visible and measurable. Leading innovators will present their work in this forum, demonstrating the potential of today's technologies for future agricultural systems.
- Moderation and Introduction – Dr. Evelyn Reinmuth, University Hohenheim
- Stress Resistance Until Harvest – Boosting Crop Performance From Day One – Jan Ritter, Seedforward GmbH
- Rapid Test for Detecting Mycotoxins in Agricultural Products – Dr. Timm Schwaar, SAFIA Technologies GmbH
- Decarbonize your Product Supply Chain - Assessment of Soil Carbon Using AI-powered Tools – Dr. Tavseef Mairaj, CinSOIL GmbH
01:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1A
This forum is dedicated to the exploitation of biogenic raw materials for industrial use in the material and chemical sector. It will cover practical questions regarding the availability and logistics of feedstock supply as well as conversion technologies.
- Use of Biogenic Raw Materials in Basic and Fine Chemicals. A BASF Perspective – Dr. Alois Kindler, BASF SE
- Production of Renewable Components for the Chemical Industry, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Animal nutrition, and Fertilizers – Dr. Andreas Kohl, Verbio AG
- Bio-based Thickeners for Sustainable Lubricants – Dr. Gunther Kraft, FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY GmbH
- Development of Bio-based Materials and Eco-materials – Guillaume Delannoy, FRD-CODEM
01:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1B
What potential do waste biorefineries hold? In this forum, you will learn about different approaches and opportunities and see, through the example of initial facilities and start-ups, how far practical implementation has already progressed. Gain a fresh perspective on how waste can be used as a valuable resource. (This session will be held in German)
- Moderation and Introduction – Dr. Christine Rasche, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
- Bioabfall als Rohstoff für neue Produkte: ECOne: Hochleistungsdämmstoffe jenseits fossiler Polymere – Sebastian Beblawy, EveryCarbon UG
- Dr. Ronja Breitkopf, Biophelion GmbH
- Twogee Biotech – The Platform Powering the Second Generation of Sustainability and Biotechnology – Dr. Frank Walrapp, Twogee Biotech GmbH
- Thematic Tables: At dedicated tables, you will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers and discuss their topics in more depth.
01:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2A
To mitigate climate change, all available potential must be harnessed to avoid greenhouse gas emissions and to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere for long-term or permanent storage. This forum explores CO₂ removal and storage options in connection with the use of agricultural and forestry-based raw materials.
Nature-based carbon management options include technical processes that use raw materials from agriculture and forestry to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it in material form. In addition, the forum addresses land-use measures that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it in dynamic carbon stocks in the form of organic matter in soils and vegetation. (This session will be held in German)
- Moderation – Dr. Marcus Schlingmann, LAZBW
- Potential of Combined Land Uses Such as Agroforestry and Paludiculture, and Their Implementation in Baden-Württemberg – Dr. Marcus Schlingmann, Landwirtschaftliches Zentrum Baden-Württemberg
- Potential for Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Soils – Prof. Dr. Martin Wiesmeier, Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (LfL)
- Potential for Transforming the Built Environment from a Carbon Source into a Carbon Sink – Dr. Anne Holsten, Bauhaus der Erde gGmbH
- CarbonLÄND Certification for Bio-Based Construction – Dr. Michael Dutschke, Ministerium für Landesentwicklung und Wohnen BW
- Thematic Tables: At dedicated tables, you will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers and discuss their topics in more depth.
01:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2B
This forum focuses on remobilizing regional biomass from food production by-products, transforming these materials into effective circular resources to boost regional soil health. Addressing the challenge of over 60% of EU soils being unhealthy, the session will explore diverse approaches, from the Stuttgart Metropolitan Region to those of European relevance. (This session will be held in German)
- Moderation and Introduction on the Topic "Biomass as a Resource for Regional Soil Health "- Anna Fath, University Hohenheim
- Bio-based Fertilizers and Soil Amendments – From By-product to Main Product – N.N., BioFa GmbH
- Regional Biomass to Bio-based Fertilizers on International Markets – Anke Kwast, Yara GmbH & Co. KG
- Green Energy, Soil Health, and Saving Regional CO₂ Along the Way – Thomas Karle, Agro Energie Hohenlohe GmbH & Co. KG
- Value Chains and Business Models: Discussing Opportunities for Soil Improvers and Bio-based Fertilisers in a Practice-oriented Way – Dr. Marina Ettl, Proman Management GmbH
- Panel Discussion on Soil Health as the Key to Sustainable Agricultural Production
03:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1A
This forum examines the current status and outlook for the large-scale implementation of the industrial bioeconomy, focusing on the critical question of how universities, companies and start-ups can successfully transition their innovations to an industrial scale. The session will explore the opportunities, as well as the specific hurdles and pitfalls encountered during the upscaling process.
- Introduction and Moderation – Dr. Barbara Navé, BASF SE
- BioVation - A Biotechnological Innovation Center in the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region – Bridging the Gap in Biotechnological Scale-up – Dr. Lucas Schneider, Life Science Zentrum Mainz GmbH
- Scaling Sustainable Bioprocesses – Perspectives from the TUM Bio Scale-Up Center and BioCampus MultiPilot (BMP) – Prof. Dr. Michael Zavrel, TU München und Dr. Laura Lautenschläger, BioCampus Straubing GmbH
- Pilot Facilities at Danish Technological Institute (SUBLEEM) – Anne Hastrup, Danish Technological Institute
- From Lab to Fab – Overcoming Scale-up Challenges in Innovative Technologies – Wolf Leonhardt, Technikum Laubholz GmbH
- Panel Discussion on the State of the Art and Perspectives of Upscaling Bioeconomy
03:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1B
Can wastewater treatment plants become the biorefineries of the future? This forum explores how climate-neutral wastewater treatment plants can be realized and the role the bioeconomy can play in this transformation. Learn how increased efficiency can turn a wastewater treatment plant into an energy- and material-flow-positive facility, and discover the microbial fuel cell as an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. The forum will conclude with with pitch presentations by projects supported by the Stuttgart Climate Innovation Fund, showcasing concrete ideas and solutions. (This session will be held in German)
- Introduction and Moderation – Jan Kohlmeyer, Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
- Bioeconomy at the Wastewater Treatment Plant – A Good Idea? – Jürgen Schmidtke, Stadtentwässerung Stuttgart
- Next Level – Increasing Efficiency Towards an Energy- and Material-Flow-Positive Wastewater Treatment Plant – Dr. Matthias Stier, Variolytics GmbH
- Microbial Electrochemical Technologies in Wastewater Treatment – Dr. Benjamin Korth, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
- Open-Source AI Assistance Systems for Low-Emission and Resource-Efficient Wastewater Treatment – From Model to Decision-Making – Dr.-Ing. Arne Freyschmidt, Wupperverbandsgesellschaft für integrale Wasserwirtschaft mbH
- MoSAiK – Model-Based Micropollutant Removal through the Efficient Use of Activated Carbon – Prof. Dr. Tobias Morck, University of Kassel
03:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2A
Technical carbon management involves capturing CO₂, particularly from point sources and hard-to-abate emissions, and either storing it (CCS) or utilizing it (CCU) in order to reduce the concentration of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. CCUBIO refers to a range of technologies that use CO₂ through biological or biotechnological processes. This forum explores the role CCUBIO can play in future carbon cycles and highlights its potential through current research findings, practical perspectives from the start-up ecosystem, and industrial carbon cycles.
- Moderation – Dr. Hannes Spieth, Umwelttechnik BW GmbH
- Carbon Management in Baden-Württemberg – CCUBIO as a Building Block for Industrial Carbon Cycles – Dr. Carola Seelmann, Umwelttechnik BW GmbH
- Gas Fermentation to Convert C1 Gases into Acetate and Protein – Prof. Dr. Largus Angenent, University of Tübingen
- Near-Scale Utilization of CO₂ for Industrial Products and Markets – ERDF Project “METAPEROL” – Dr. Christian-Marco Klask, BASF SE
- Utilizing CO₂ in Bioprocesses and Automation as Keys to Economic Success – Prof. Dr. Nina Gaißert, Festo SE & Co. KG
- Panel Discussion on the Perspectives of CCUBIO
03:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2B
05:00 PM – 30min
Location: Exhibition Area
05:30 PM – 1h
Location: Conference Room
06:30 PM – 2h 30min
Location: Akademie Restaurant
08:00 AM – 1h
Location: Exhibition Area
09:30 AM – 2h
Location: Conference Room
11:30 AM – 1h
Location: Akademie Restaurant
How will we feed ourselves in the future – sustainably, regionally and in a climate-friendly way? In this forum, we will discuss the options available to stakeholders across the food value chain for becoming more resource-efficient and protecting the climate and the environment. Be inspired by concrete real-world examples: from regional protein production using agricultural residues through advanced microbial engineering to chickpea cultivation in Baden-Württemberg to ensure a sustainable supply of high-quality proteins. (This session will be held in German)
- Moderation and Introduction – Prof. Dr. Sabine Kulling, Max Rubner-Institut
- Climate and Environmental Protection Along the Food Value Chain: Options for Action for the Various Stakeholders – Dr. Thomas Nemecek, Agroscope
- Biotechnology for Food Systems of Tomorrow - Prof. Dr. Hannelore Daniel, TU München
- Example: Nature-identical Animal Protein Production From Regional Agricultural Residues Through Advanced Microbial Engineering – Tobias Stadelmann, Picea Biosolutions GmbH
- Example: Fermented Food: Beverages and Food From Agricultural Residual Streams – Dr. Esther Gabor, BRAIN Biotech AG
- Thematic Tables: At dedicated tables, you will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers and discuss their topics in more depth.
12:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1A
This forum explores new approaches to construction and lightweight design through the use of bio-based alternatives and processes. Experts will present innovative materials and methods for resource-efficient construction using bio-based materials and discuss their practical application on construction sites. Discover the enormous potential of sustainable and innovative materials for the construction industry.
- Moderation and Introduction – Dr. Anna Braune, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen
- Biobased Fiber Materials for Lightweight Construction Applications – Dr. Andreas Koch, Fibryx GmbH
- Biobased Solutions on the Construction Site: Initial Insights & Experiences – Marcel Özer, EPEA GmbH
- Sustainable Construction Using the Example of the "Klimaquartier am Federbach" Construction Project – Julia Goldbach, HANEN ARCHITEKTEN
- Biomimetic Construction: Load-Bearing Wood-Based Materials as Substitutes for Concrete and Aluminum – Andrés Mitnik, Strong by Form
- Panel Discussion
12:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1B
From the laboratory to practical application: Industrial biotechnology is opening up new ways to produce raw materials for everyday products in a sustainable manner. The dynamism of this field is presented from various angles.
- Moderation and Introduction – Prof. Dr. Ralf Takors, University Stuttgart
- Bio-Based Continuous Production of Aniline for Sustainable Polyurethane Industry – Dr. Liv Adler, Convestro AG
- The Global Bioeconomy Alliance – Prof. Dr. Volker Sieber, TU München
- National Biorefinery Pilot Plant, Ireland – Kevin O`Connor, University College Dublin
- Philipp Arbter, COLIPI GmbH
- Scaling BioTech to Replace Microplastics – Tobias Jakob, BIOWEG GmbH
- Panel Discussion
12:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2A
Can environmentally critical substances be replaced by sustainable alternatives? This forum demonstrates that the bioeconomy offers promising solutions to this challenge. Gain insights into the latest findings from applied research and get to know successful companies and start-ups that have already brought relevant products to market. Experience firsthand how bioeconomy innovations can make a tangible contribution to environmental protection. (This session will be held in German)
- Introduction and Moderation – Prof. Dr. Andrea Robitzki, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Replacing PFAS with Chitosan for Functional Textiles – Achim Weber, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology
- The Use of Biotechnology in the Sustainable Textile Industry – Rudi Breier, Textilchemie Dr. Petry
- Biotechnological Degradation of PFAS in Wastewater Treatment Plants and Industrial Processes – Dr. Fabienne Kurt, CellX Biosolutions AG
- Transforming Waste into Sustainable Solutions – The NEWood Technology – Dr. Nazanin Saeidi, Biowerkz GmbH
- Thematic Tables: At dedicated tables, you will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers and discuss their topics in more depth.
12:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2B
This forum addresses the critical requirements and challenges involved in assessing the sustainability of bio-based value chains. Learn firsthand about the practical needs that exist and the development steps required to optimize these processes. The forum combines expert presentations on regulatory frameworks, accounting, and current research findings with concrete insights from business practice. (This session will be held in German)
- Introduction and Moderation – Prof. Dr. Moritz Wagner, Geisenheim University
- Life Cycle Assessment and the Bioeconomy: More Than Just CO₂ – Eric Pauer, Sphera Solutions Inc.
- Integrated Sustainability Assessment as a Success Factor in the Development of Safe, Profitable and Sustainable Bio-Based Products – Nils Rettenmeier, Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg gGmbH
- Sustainability Assessment in Practice: The Carbon Footprint of a Recycled Paper Mill – Jan Platz, Papierfabrik Palm GmbH & Co. KG
- Panel Discussion: What Do Bioeconomy Companies Need for Sustainability Assessment and for Developing Sustainable Business Models?
02:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1A
Immerse yourself in the future of the textile industry. This forum highlights the innovation potential of bio-based textiles across the entire value chain – from sustainable fibres and process innovations right through to specific industrial applications. Through the systematic integration of cutting-edge research and business practice, you will gain in-depth market insights and practical examples.
- Moderation and Introduction on the Topic "Bio-based Textiles: Innovation, Scaling and Competitiveness" – Dr. Marina Crnoja-Cosic, European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP)
- Biobased Fibers for Staple Fiber Yarns Made From Domestic Raw Materials – Dr. Magdalena Herbertz, Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung (DITF)
- WDBSD TX® – Wood-Based Fiber Technology for Textile Applications – Dr. Rolf Moors, Technikum Laubholz GmbH
- Fibre-reinforced Composites and Lightweight Construction – Kay Kölzig, FUSE GmbH
- Panel Discussion: Biobased Textiles – Market Readiness, Barriers, and the Future in Baden-Württemberg
02:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 1B
A sustainable bioeconomy depends on processing and utilising biogenic raw materials locally wherever possible. This helps to minimise the resources used to transport these materials. The forum aims to explore the contributions that bioeconomy regions and regional transformation strategies can make. Is the integration of the bioeconomy into regional strategy merely a ‘nice-to-have’ or a key factor in the successful, coordinated implementation of such strategies? How can regional networking and structured matchmaking be utilised as the key to launching new projects? How can businesses, citizens and regional policymakers be persuaded to support these initiatives?
- Moderation and Introduction – Dr. Doris Wittneben, Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar GmbH
- Bioeconomy Strategy Baden-Württemberg – Dr. Annette Weidtmann and Dr. Elisabeth Saken-Braunstein, Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg
- Bioeconomy in the Region of Grand Est – N.N.
- „Austrians Platform for Bioeconomy - Bioeconomy Austria" – Insights into Building a Nationwide Innovation Ecosystem Based on Established Structures Dr. Florian Kamleitner, ecoplus. Nieder-österreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH
- Bioeconomy e.V. – Dr. Joachim Schulze, BioConsulting GmbH
- Circular Bioeconomy in the Black Forest Region – Anna Reiners, Circular Black Forest gGmbH
- World Café
02:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2A
Water is an essential yet finite resource and a key factor for a sustainable bioeconomy. Without sufficient water availability, neither biomass production nor industrial biological processes are possible. In a regional context, local water availability – determined, for example, by groundwater levels and precipitation amounts – influences agricultural productivity, the security of industrial production processes, and the resilience and biodiversity of ecosystems. Innovations will be presented that transform water from a regional risk factor into a secure, resilient resource, helping to safeguard regional economic hubs.(This session will be held in German)
- Moderation – Dr. Ursula Schließmann, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
- Cross-Sector Water Reuse and Digital Control as Levers for Independence and Competitiveness – Dr. Ursula Schließmann, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
- The Wastewater Treatment Plant as a Regional Resource Hub – Dr. Christian Lerch, KläranlageEBS
- Closing Water and Nutrient Cycles in Agriculture – Experiences from Hypowave+ – Marc Beckett, IseBauern GmbH & Co. KG
- Panel Discussion
02:30 PM – 1h 30min
Location: Room 2B