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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.

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 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

We are excited to announce the Designer Biology ’25 meeting, the 5th edition of this event, co-organized by the EFB Bioengineering and Bioprocessing Division and the EFB Biobased Materials Division. The conference will take place from 29-31 July 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

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.

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.