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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 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

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!

“Green Deal Biotechnology”, a conference organized by the EFB Environmental Division, was held on 6-8 November 2023 in Poznań, Poland.