KSBB-AFOB 2025 Conference in Incheon

The KSBB-AFOB 2025 Conference will take place in Incheon, Korea, from September 23 to 27, 2025. The event combines the 40th Anniversary Meeting and International Symposium of the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (KSBB) with the 17th Asian Congress on Biotechnology (ACB 2025), organized in collaboration with the Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB).

With the theme “Frontiers in Biomanufacturing: Shaping a Sustainable Bioeconomy,” the conference will explore current advancements and future directions in biotechnology across 11 scientific sections. The program is designed to highlight both foundational research and practical innovations that contribute to the development of a sustainable, bio-based economy.

The conference will feature contributions from established and emerging scientists and engineers, creating a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and international collaboration. Alongside the scientific sessions, participants will have the opportunity to engage in cultural events reflecting Korea’s dynamic heritage and hospitality.

One of the highlights of the scientific program will be a plenary lecture by Diethard Mattanovich from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Austria. A former Vice President of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) and current Board Member of the EFB Microbial Biotechnology Division, Professor Mattanovich brings deep expertise in microbial biotechnology and biomanufacturing. More speakers from EFB are also scheduled to participate.

Incheon, a hub of modern development and cultural tradition, will serve as the host city for this major international gathering. The event is expected to attract a wide range of participants from academia, industry, and government.

Further details, including program updates and registration information, is available on the official conference website: