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Registration is still open for the 4–6 November 2026 at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, UK.

The 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) took place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 28 June to 1 July 2026, bringing together the biotechnology community to explore the latest advances in research, innovation and sustainable biotechnology.

Biotechnology is no longer a collection of specialist disciplines evolving in parallel. It is becoming something broader, more connected, and far more consequential: a foundational technology shaping how Europe feeds itself, heals itself, powers itself, and sustains its environment.

The Conference on Physiology of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi (PYFF) is a leading international scientific event held every three years, bringing together researchers from academia and industry working on the physiology, metabolism, and genetics of yeasts and filamentous fungi, as well as their biotechnological applications. Since its first edition in 2001 in Denmark, PYFF has provided a key platform for scientific exchange and collaboration in fungal biology.

Abstract submission for the 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) remains open until 19 April, with final slots still available for invited talks. Participants can also apply for flash poster and poster presentations. Early registration rates are still available for a limited time.

The Applied Synthetic Biology Europe ASBE8 conference is now open for registration and abstract submission. The event will bring together researchers, industry professionals, and students to explore advances in synthetic biology, from fundamental research to applied innovations.

The plenary and keynote speakers for the 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026), taking place in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2026, have now been announced. The confirmed speakers represent leading voices in biotechnology across academia and industry and will address key scientific and societal challenges shaping the field.

As we welcome 2026, we proudly look back on an exceptional year for the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB). In 2025, we strengthened our mission to advance biotechnology through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. It was a year filled with activities and events that brought together experts from across the globe.

Explore how synthetic biology is tackling global challenges and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Connect, collaborate, and share your latest research with the international synthetic biology community.

Explore the latest advances in fungal physiology, metabolism, and biotechnology — where science meets innovation. A key meeting point for academia and industry driving the future of fungal research.

The 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2026, and registration and abstract submission are now open. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of early bird rates and submit abstracts for invited talks, posters, or flash poster presentations.

The deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration for the 12th Conference on Recombinant Protein Production (RPP12) has been extended to 15 August 2025.

The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) is pleased to announce that the next European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 28 June to 1 July 2026

The 7th Applied Synthetic Biology in Europe (ASBE7) conference, held on 6-8 November 2024 in Brno, Czech Republic, brought together 150 participants from 28 countries, creating a truly international event. Belgium, Spain, and the Czech Republic were the most represented countries, but scientists traveled from across Asia, South America, and North America as well.

The 12th Conference on Recombinant Protein Production – RPP12, a prestigious biennial event, will host its next edition in the city of Neu-Ulm, Germany, on 7-9 October 2025. Known for bringing together researchers, early career scientists and industry experts, the RPP12 Conference offers a dynamic platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing the latest research.

We are pleased to announce the extension of abstract submission deadlines for two premier conferences in the field of biotechnology: ASBE7 and Biocat4Value Conferences. This extension provides an excellent opportunity for researchers, professionals, and students to share their latest findings and innovations with a global audience.

The 11th Conference on Recombinant Protein Production – RPP11 was held in Girona, Spain on 17-19 October 2023.

The 6th meeting on Microbial Responses to Stress - Microbial Stress 2023 was held at TU Wien, Vienna, Austria on 18-21 September 2023.