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The invited speakers for the Food Biotechnology Conference 2026 have been confirmed. The event will take place on 8–9 September 2026 in Sion, Switzerland, and will bring together leading experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest advances in food biotechnology. Organized by the Plant, Agriculture and Food Division of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB), the conference will be hosted at the HES-SO Valais in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

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.

Registration and abstract submission for the upcoming Food Biotechnology Conference will open soon. The event will take place on 8–9 September 2026 in Sion, Switzerland.

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.

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

The G4G2025 conference will be held from 1-4 September 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic, focusing on plant biotechnology topics like gene editing and sustainable agriculture. Register now for early bird rates and get free access to the Biotechnology in Extreme Environment Online Conference in April. Abstract submissions are open until 20 May 2025.

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming conference scheduled for 2025 in the beautiful city of Aveiro, Portugal. This events will bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to explore cutting-edge developments in green and environmental biotechnology. Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for this must-attend meeting!