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…

Call for abstract:

PhD students and researchers working in any aspects of biorefining, green chemistry or white biotechnology are encouraged to actively participate to the event, to present their work and expertise to the other stakeholders of the green economy, to meet potential employers and investors, and to learn about the business context of this field of activity.

PhD students and researchers are encouraged to submit their abstract for a poster presentation of their research.
The best poster will be awarded a prize of 400 € supported by MATERIA NOVA Research Center. Two to four selected PhD students will have the opportunity to present their work orally.

REGISTRATION

Fee

Cancellation policy:

Note that no refund will be made for cancellation.

Deadline: 19 May 2017

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