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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for your support in 2024.
We are glad that we had the opportunity to connect with so many of you at the first post-COVID European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2024), as well as during our smaller events.
A special thank you goes out to our sponsors — your contributions were invaluable in making our events a success. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year! May this festive season bring happiness, health, and peace to you and your loved ones.
We look forward to seeing you again in 2025.
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Register now — last chance!

Take part in this exclusive 4-day workshop, limited to only 20 participants, where you will explore the field of biobased materials. The event will feature expert-led lectures as part of a mini-symposium and hands-on laboratory sessions, offering you a unique opportunity to deepen your practical knowledge and understanding.

With its focus on innovation and applied science, this workshop provides an intensive and engaging learning experience in the beautiful setting of Sion, Switzerland. Don’t miss out—secure your place today!

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Registration is now open

Registration is now open for the Biotechnology in Extreme Environments webinar, hosted by the EFB on 9 April 2025. Explore innovative biotechnology applications in space, as well as solutions for drought, high temperature, global warming and stress in industrial fermenters.

Join us online for just from €25, an affordable opportunity for everyone. Take advantage of this reduced rate and secure your spot today!
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Register and submit your abstract

Registration is open for the upcoming edition of the Green Deal Biotechnology Conference, organized by the EFB Environmental Biotechnology Division. Submissions for short talks and posters are welcome!

Deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration: 30 March 2025.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
  • Luisa Orsini, University of Birmingham and Daphne Water Solutions, UK
  • David Burton, Dalhousie University, CA
  • David Kelly, University of Sheffield, UK
  • Helena Vieira, University of Aveiro, PT
  • Marc Delgado Aguilar, University of Girona, ES
  • Marcel Kuypers, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, DE

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Register and submit your abstract

Join the Green for Good (G4G2025) Conference on 1-4 September 2025, Olomouc, Czech Republic, organized by the EFB Plant, Agriculture and Food Division.
Submit your abstract for an oral or poster presentation:
  • Gene editing in crop breeding
  • Plant diseases and pests
  • Biologicals in agriculture
  • Biotechnology for smart agriculture
  • Indoor farming
  • Waste utilisation
Attend keynote lectures, panel discussions and sessions such as "Industry meets Academia" with leading experts and emerging researchers.
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Save the date

The 12th Recombinant Protein Production Conference will take place on 7-9 October 2025 in Neu-Ulm, Germany.
Join leading researchers and industry experts to explore the latest advances in recombinant protein technology.
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Merger of EFB Journals

Elsevier and EFB announce the merger of New Biotechnology and The Bioeconomy Journal into a single, unified publication under the banner of New Biotechnology. This integration marks a significant step forward in consolidating the latest research, insights, and innovations in biotechnology and the bioeconomy.

The advantages of this merger are clear:
  • Broader scope: The combined journal will now cover a wider array of topics, bridging cutting-edge biotechnology with practical applications in the bioeconomy.
  • Increased impact: A single, authoritative source amplifies the visibility and reach of your research within the global scientific and industrial communities.
  • Streamlined access: With all content in one place, readers and contributors alike will benefit from a more cohesive and user-friendly experience.
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TOP ARTICLE OF THE MONTH

MAGMA: Microbial and Algal Growth Modeling Application.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
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A Biotech Act for Europe: INVENT – MAKE – APPROVE – USE
Europe is at a crossroads as a global leader. And nowhere is that more evident than in the debate around the EU Biotech Act. The Biotech Act must unite urgency and ambition, and sit at the centre of the Commission’s mandate. [+]
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
This course is open to biological and medical scientists who wish to explore the opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computational Biology in a practical user friendly form. No prior knowledge of these subjects will be required. This course will take place online on 7 February 2025 (09:00 – 17:00 GMT). [+]
EVENT CALENDAR
EFB Events
Workshop on Biobased Materials
organised by the EFB Biobased Materials Division
20 - 23 January 2025 │ Sion, CH

Biotechnology in Extreme Environments
organised by the EFB
9 April 2025 │ Online

Green Deal Biotechnology
organised by the EFB Environmental Biotechnology Division
26 - 28 May 2025 │ Aveiro, PT

Green for Good
organised by the EFB Plant, Agriculture and Food Division
1 - 4 September 2025 │ Olomouc, CZ

Recombinant Protein Production
organised by the EFB Microbial Biotechnology Division
7 - 9 October 2025 │ Neu-Ulm, DE

European Congress on Biotechnology ECB2026
organised by the EFB
June/July 2026
EFB Member Events
Research Ethics
organised by RSB
23 January 2025 │ Online

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
organised by RSB
7 February 2025 │ Online

16th AFOB Regional Symposium
organised by AFOB
27 - 30 July 2025 │ Putrajaya, MY

17th Asian Congress on Biotechnology
organised by AFOB and KSBB
23 - 27 September 2025 │ Incheon, KR