3rd edition of international conferences "Green chemistry and White biotechnology: Industry of the future"
In partnership with the University of Mons, on 22 and 23 May GreenWin is organising the 3rd international conference dedicated to “Green chemistry” and “White biotechnology: the factory of the future”.
The purpose of the conferences is to take stock of the innovative technology used to boost activities in the fields of green chemistry and white biotechnology around the world, to share knowledge and encourage the creation of new R&D projects involving the academic world, research centres and industrial players in the sector.
Green chemistry is set to play an important role in the evolution of industry. More specifically, the use of plant-based resources, one of the foundations of the concept of “green chemistry”. Many green chemistry processes make use of white biotechnology tools, and light will be shed on the importance of this technological synergy within the context of industry and factories in the future.
In fact, biotechnology is a way of using biomass or its waste material renewably to produce molecules with high added value for different applications, ranging from pharmaceuticals, agri-food, and cosmetics to plastics, materials and energy. For many years, our universities and research centres have been honing their expertise in, among other fields, microbial biotechnology, from basic handling in the laboratory through to industrial applications. These initiatives have helped come up with new materials (biomaterials) and biotechnological processes, for example, based on the use of renewable raw materials that will ultimately replace or complement certain processes. There will be presentations illustrating applications that are already underway, as well as the skills of different academics in the field.
There will be several opportunities to discuss the issues, and a round table event will give participants the chance to ask any questions they may have.
Focus
- Sessions dedicated to strategy policy, innovative technologies, investment and market related to green chemistry and white biotechnology
- Latest trends in green chemistry and white biotechnology through circular economy and industry 4.0 visions
- B2B pre-scheduled meetings to foster effective networking
- R&D collaborations at stake
- International networking with new potential partners from Brazil, France, Germany, Canada..
Day 1 - Green chemistry
Monday, 22 May 2017
Time |
Programme |
08:30 - 15:15 |
PLENARY SESSION |
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08:30 - 09:30 |
Welcome |
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09:30 - 09:40 |
Introduction - Opening Welcome M. Calogero CONTI, Rector of University of Mons |
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09:40 - 10:00 |
TBC
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Strategic and Political Session |
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
« European Vision of Bioeconomy » M. John BELL, Director F-Bioeconomy, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
« Circular Economy and Green Chemistry in Wallonia » M. Bernard BROZE, Delegated Administrator, essenscia Wallonie |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
« Flemish Vision of Bioeconomy/Green Chemistry » Mrs. Monika SORMANN Eng PhD, Senior Policy Advisor Bioeconomy, Department Economy, Science and Innovation, Government of Flanders |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
« Brazilian Vision of Bioeconomy » M. Blairo MAGGI, Minister of the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply M. Maurício ANTONIO LOPES, President of Embrapa, The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee Break / Visit of Laboratory / Exhibition and Posters Session |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
Technological Session |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Key Note Speaker “Tailoring Bio based Epoxies for Various Applications" Professor Ica MANAS-ZLOCZOWER, Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
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12:00 - 12:15 |
TBC
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12:15 - 12:30 |
"Natural Flame Retardants: Emerging Opportunity for Biomass Valorization" M. Fouad LAOUTID, Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Polymeric & Composite Materials, Materia Nova |
12:30 - 13:30 |
WALKING LUNCH / EXHIBITION AND POSTERS SESSION |
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13:30 - 14:30 |
Technological Session |
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13:30 - 13:50 |
"Collaboration opportunities with SENAI Innovation Institute for Biosynthetic (Brazil)" M. Antonio Carlos MACHADO, Researcher Coordinator, SENAI |
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13:50 - 14:10 |
« Production of New Insulation Product derived from the Sugar Cane Value Chain » M. Emmanuel Noel, Innovation Manager, NMC |
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14:10 - 14:30 |
Postgraduate presentation |
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14:30 - 15:15 |
Roundtable |
15:15 - 17:30 |
NETWORKING COCKTAIL |
15:40 - 17:30 |
B2B SESSIONS |
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15:40 - 16:40 |
Bilateral Meetings - Session 1 (in parallel to networking cocktail) Pre-arranged bilateral meetings (20 min/meeting) |
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16:40 - 17:30 |
Bilateral Meetings - Session 2 (in parallel to European project Workshop) Pre-arranged bilateral meetings (15 min/meeting) |
16:40 - 17:30 |
WORKSHOP |
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16:40 - 17:30 |
Workshop / European Project - BIC/BBI calls 2017 Workshop dedicated to specific European calls-for-proposals related to the conference themes |
Day 2 - White Biotechnology
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Time |
Programme |
09:00 - 15:30 |
PLENARY SESSION |
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08:30 - 09:30 |
Welcome |
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09:30 - 09:40 |
Introduction - Opening Welcome Mr. André PETITJEAN, Group Industrial Director of Prayon and President of GreenWin Innovation Cluster |
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09:40 - 09:50 |
« A New Paradigm for Life Sciences and Biotechnologies » M. Frédéric DRUCK, Secretary General, bio.be/essenscia |
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09:40 - 10:40 |
Economic and Investment Session |
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09:40 - 10:00 |
« Managing Financial Risks of Biobased Production Units » M. Marc NOËL, Sectorial Expert, AWEX M. Yves MEURICE, Investment Manager, SRIW |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
"Innovation Fund: a Corporate Fund in the Sector of Chemistry and Life Sciences" M. François CORNELIS, Chairman of the Innovation Circle |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
"Performa Fund : Sustainable and Biotechnology Investments in Brazil and Opportunities for Belgian Companies” M. Guillaume SAGEZ, Managing Partner |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
“The Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund - Financing the Forefront of Chemical Innovation” M. Claude STOUFS, Partner at Capricorn Venture Partners |
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10:45 - 11:15 |
Coffee Break / Visit of Laboratory / Exhibition and Posters Session |
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11:15 - 12:25 |
Technological Session |
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11:15 - 11:45 |
Key Note Speaker: "Process Engineering for a Sustainable Industry" M. Jean-Pierre DALPONT, President of SFGP, Secretary General of EFCE et ESBES |
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11:45 - 12:05 |
"Metagenomics: Exploration of Microbial and Gene Diversity” Dr. Gipsi LIMA-MENDEZ, postdoctoral Researcher at VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology |
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12:05 - 12:25 |
"Next Generation Biorefineries: Towards a Multidisciplinary Integration" Dr. Franck DUMEIGNIL, University of Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, ENSL, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide |
12:25 - 13:30 |
WALKING LUNCH / VISIT OF LABORATORY / EXHIBITION / POSTERS SESSION |
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13:30 - 14:55 |
Technological Session |
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13:30 - 14:10 |
« Bio-logical Circuits: Modelling, Analysis, Simulation and Sythesis of Cellular Regulatory Networks » Dr. Denis THIEFFRY, Professeur des universités (Classe Exceptionnelle), en poste à L’Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris |
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14:10 - 14:25 |
« Low Carbon Footprint Polymeric Materials - The Wallonia’s Answer” M. Rosica MINCHEVA, PhD, research associate, Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP), University of Mons |
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14:25 - 14:40 |
« Bioleaching of Incineration Slag » Dr. Thomas HELLE, CEO Novis |
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14:40 - 14:55 |
Postgraduate presentation |
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14:55 - 15:30 |
Roundtable |
15:30 - 17:15 |
NETWORKING COCKTAIL |
| Registration | 21 Feb – 19 May |
| Meeting Selection | 3 Apr – 17 May |
| Event | 22 May – 23 May |
Fee
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€ excl. VAT (21%) |
€ excl. VAT (21%) |
1 Day |
2 Days |
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Early birds Prices (until March 31st) |
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Students |
€ 30,00 |
€ 50,00 |
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GreenWin Members |
€ 90,00 |
€ 130,00 |
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GreenWin non-members |
€ 170,00 |
€ 245,00 |
Standard Prices |
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Students |
€ 40,00 |
€ 60,00 |
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GreenWin Members |
€ 120,00 |
€ 180,00 |
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GreenWin non-members |
€ 220,00 | € 350,00 |
Cancellation policy:
Note that no refund will be made for cancellation.
Deadline: 19 May 2017
Source and further information are available here
- Danube Macroregion
- Europe
- H2020
- Western Balkans
- Cross-thematic/Interdisciplinary
- Engineering and Technology
- Conference in EU/international
Entry created by Giorgio Piccirillo on March 27, 2017
Modified on March 27, 2017
