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Last chance to register

Join the Biotechnology for Extreme Environments online conference, organized by the EFB on 9 April 2025. Explore how biotechnology is tackling space exploration, climate resilience, and industrial challenges with leading experts from around the world.

Why attend?
  • Join from anywhere – no travel needed
  • Engage & network – live Q&A, interactive sessions
  • Low-cost & eco-friendly – minimal fees, zero carbon footprint
Exclusive FREE registration for:
  • EFB Institutional Members
  • G4G conference registrants
  • Green Deal Biotechnology conference registrants
Sponsorship opportunities available:
  • Boost your visibility
  • Recruit skilled professional staff
  • Speaking slots in the main programme
  • Confidential biopartnering sessions
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Early bird deadline extended: 31 March 2025

Join the Green Deal Biotechnology conference on 26-28 May 2025 in Aveiro, Portugal.This event brings together leading experts, industry professionals, and early-career researchers to explore cutting-edge innovations in environmental biotechnology.

Exciting programme highlights:
  • Keynote lectures by top scientists
  • Short talks & flash poster sessions featuring early-career researchers
  • Topics include: bioremediation, marine resource valorization, sustainability, AI & genome editing in biotechnology
Exclusive Offers:
  • Early bird registration – Save up to €30 (register by 31 March 2025)
  • Group discount – 25% off for groups of 4+ participants
  • Bonus access – Free entry to the Biotechnology for Extreme Environments Online Conference (9 April 2025)
Opportunities for companies:
  • Send a representative to join us
  • Boost your visbility
  • Recruit skilled professional staff

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Designer Biology
Registration and abstract submission now open

Join us in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, from 29-31 July 2025 for the 5th edition of Designer Biology, co-organized by the EFB Bioengineering & Bioprocessing Division and the EFB Biobased Materials Division.

This meeting brings together leading experts and early-career researchers in bioengineering, synthetic biology, and biomaterials.

Programme highlights:
  • Keynote talks from world-renowned scientists
  • Short presentations & interactive poster sessions
  • Cross-disciplinary discussions on proteins, cells, scaffolds, and materials
Confirmed speakers:
  • Pamela Silver (Broad Institute, USA)
  • Martin Fussenegger (ETH Zurich, CH)
  • Sonja Billerbeck (Imperial College, UK)
  • Nick Wierckx (Jülich FZ, DE)
  • Meng Zhang (Northumbria University, UK)
  • Pablo Nikel (DTU Biosustain, DK)
Take advantage of exclusive offers
  • Early bird registration – Save money with reduced rates
  • Present your work – Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation
  • Network & collaborate – Connect with top researchers and industry experts
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Call for abstracts - Oral and Poster presentations

Join the 7th edition of the Green for Good (G4G2025) Conference on 1-4 September 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Confirmed speakers:
  • Oana Dima (EU-SAGE, BE)
  • Tomáš Čermák (Ball Horticultural Company, USA)
  • Aleš Pečinka (IEB ASCR, CZ)
  • Paolo Pesaresi (University of Milan, IT)
  • Remco Stam (Kiel University, DE)
  • Vasileios Fotopoulos (Cyprus University of Technology, CY)
  • Camila Levy (Rovensa Next, ES)
  • Viktor Korzun (KWS, DE)
  • Mahmoud Masri (Global Sustainable Transformation, DE)
  • Karin Krupinska (Kiel University, DE)
Register by 9 April and get free access to the Biotechnology Extreme Environment Online Conference!

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Call for abstracts - oral pr poster presentation

Join the Recombinant Protein Production (RPP) conference on 7-9 October 2025 in Neu-Ulm, Germany.
Submit your abstract for an oral or poster presentation and share your latest research in areas such as biocatalysis, food, and bio-pharmacy, as well as chassis and bioprocess engineering, production optimization, and predictive modeling. You can look forward to engaging discussions, expert knowledge, and great networking opportunitie.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
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FEMS MICRO 2025
FEMS is excited to announce that Early Bird Registration for the FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition, 14-17 July, is open from 19 March to 16 April. Join us in Milan, Italy, where our committed community will come together to develop impactful microbial solutions to pressing global challenges. Register today to lock in your discounted rate. [+]
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NEW EU BIOTECH ACT
EuropaBio just launched the new webpage: "The EU Biotech Act". Tracking the latest developments on this landmark legislation, it features key insights, policy updates, and all related materials to help stakeholders navigate the upcoming EU Biotech Act and its impact on biotech innovation. [+]
EVENT CALENDAR
EFB Events
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

Designer Biology
organised by the EFB Bioengineering & Bioprocessing Division and EFB Biomaterials Divison
29 - 31 July 2025 │ Newcastle, UK

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
1 May 2025 │ Online

XV FEMTCI Congress 2025
organised by FEMTCI
30 May - 1 June 2025 │ Peñíscola, ES

Biotechnology Show
organised by Valiant Business Media
18 - 19 June 2025 │ London, UK

FEMS Micro
organised by FEMS
14 - 17 July 2025 │ Milan, IT

XIX Congress of the Spanish Society of Biotechnology
organised by Sebiot
15 - 18 July 2025 │ Barcelona, ES

15th 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

30th Young Asian Biological Engineers’ Community (YABEC2025)
organised by AFOB
19 - 21 November 2025 │ Matsue, JP