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BIOKET 2025 | March 11-13 | Brussels
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Remark – Site visits
The departure and arrival point for the buses for BIOKET 2025 technical visits on March 13 (1:30 PM – 5:30 PM) is Boulevard de l’Empereur 5 to 9, house side, 1000 Brussels. Please be on time.
Registration & B2B Meetings - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Session 1 - 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM
9:30 AM - 12:45 PM
BIOKET's OPENING SESSION: Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing for Europe: Building a critical EU future
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Welcome Speech
Michel Mangion
President | Bioeconomy for Change
Opening Words
Marie Sophie Lesne
VP - in charge of Agriculture, Agri-food, Agricultural Education and Fisheries | Région Haut de France
Opening Words
Philippe Mangin
VP - in charge of Bioeconomy, Bioenergies and Sustainable Food | Région Grand-Est
Opening Words
Dr. Andre Baumann
State Secretary | Ministry for the Environment, Climate and the Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg
10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Biotechnology and the bioeconomy are changing industrial ecosystems within a global race to establish resilient supply chains and competitive positions. BIOKET arrives at the heart of the Europe with the technologies that drive progress and the companies that deliver outcomes. The opening plenary will address EU ambition, industrial strategy and the framework needed for Europe to play its full role on the world stage and shape a competitive and resilient future
Chairwoman
Claire Skentelbery
CEO | EuropaBio
Keynote Speaker
Maive Rute
Deputy Director-General at DG GROW | European Commission
Keynote Speaker
Johan Weimann
Regional President Europe, SVP Food & Beverage Biosolutions Europe | Novonesis
Round Table
Enabler
David Guerrand
Biotechnology Business Director | Lallemand
Shifter
Christophe Durand
V.P. Sustainable Material Solutions & Partnerships | Michelin
Brand Owner
Philippe Teissier
R&I Ferment and Fermentation Director | Danone Nutricia Research
Pioneer
Frédéric Van Gansberghe
CEO | Futerro
Supporter
Nicoló Giacomuzzi-Moore
Executive Director | CBE-JU
Keynote Speaker
Olivier Rolland
Global Director Strategic Initiatives - R&I L'Oréal for the Future & Green Sciences | L'Oréal
Advanced Biotech for Sustainability (AB4S) Report from McKinsey
Presentation of the Advanced Biotech for Sustainability Report from EIT Food, Good Food Institute, L’Oréal, Evonik, DSM, Firmenich, Arsenale, Invert, Lallemand, Darwin International, Basecamp Research, Cradle and McKinsey.
AB4S Report presentantion & Chairman
Mark Patel
Senior Partner | McKinsey & Company
Panel discussions with AB4S consortium members
Richard Zaltzman
CEO | EIT Food
Luba Protopopova
Chief Operating Officer | Cradle
Massimo Portincaso
CEO & Co-Founder | Arsenale Bioyards
Ute Schick
SVP Business Line Head Care Solutions | Evonik Operations GmbH
Lunch Break - 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Startup Pitch - 2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
This Startup Pitch Session will feature 10 startups, each having 7 minutes to present their business.
- The presentation will be conducted in English.
- They can use a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation as a visual aid.
This is a unique opportunity for specialized investors and industrial leaders in the bioeconomy to discover innovative solutions and emerging startups!
Introduction & Moderation
Filippo Martinelli
Director | Magfi Ltd & Bioinvest Europe
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2:05 PM
2:14 PM
2:23 PM
2:32 PM
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2:59 PM
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3:26 PM
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Workshop 1 - 2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
Biotechnology plays an essential and significant role for the delivery of EU goals for competitive, healthy, resilient and sustainable economies and societies. Applications are integrated throughout our industrial and social ecosystems, including the medicines that create and sustain a healthy society, agri-food supply chains, manufacturing processes, plus biomanufacturing of chemicals and consumer goods.
The European Commission Communication “Building the future with nature: Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU” which was published in March 2024 includes a streamlining regulatory study which will be assessing current regulatory obstacles for biotech innovations to reach the market. This study lays the ground for the EU Biotech Act and other initiatives announced in President Ursula Von der Layen in her political guidelines for the new Commission.
This workshop will focus on discussing the solutions for the overall improvement of product approval processes, including the use of innovative tools such as regulatory sandboxes and resolving the current regulatory challenges experienced by the fermentation industry. This workshop will contribute to the APROVALS project and EuropaBio EFIB statement 2025 which will be published after Bioket.
Introduction
Olivier Tomat
Director Entrepreneurship | Genopole
Claire Skentelbery
CEO | EuropaBio
Product approval processes: issues and solutions- discussion to focus on solutions such as Sandboxes (ec. APROVALS project)
Alexis Biton
International Affairs Coordinator | Genopole
Fermentation industry: issues and solutions- discussion to focus on solutions
Olivier Tomat
Director Entrepreneurship | Genopole
Claire Skentelbery
CEO | EuropaBio
What’s happening next? the Biotech Act- what can we expect?
Olivier Tomat
Director Entrepreneurship | Genopole
Claire Skentelbery
CEO | EuropaBio
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Workshop 2 - 2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
This workshop explores advanced techniques for strain development and process optimization. Participants will examine the steps involved in developing and refining strains, gaining insights into maximizing efficiency.
High-throughput technologies will be showcased, demonstrating their significant impact on strain development and process optimization.
The session aims to empower users with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and optimize their processes effectively.
Guest Speakers
From flask to factory: High-Throughput Strategies for Rapid BioProcess Development
Tiphaine Clément
Head of Fermentation Platform | TWB
Fermentation is at the heart of bioprocessing, driving the production of biopharmaceuticals, biofuels, and industrial enzymes. However, optimizing fermentation conditions—such as strain selection, media composition, and process parameters—can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive endeavor. Traditional approaches often rely on low-throughput experiments that limit the speed of innovation.
By integrating robotics, microfluidics, and advanced data analytics, high-throughput workflows allow researchers to explore a vast range of conditions in a fraction of the time required by conventional methods. Implementing high-throughput workflows not only increases efficiency but also enhances reproducibility and process understanding, leading to faster process optimization, more efficient media formulation and robust bioprocess control strategies—paving the way for efficient and cost-effective bioprocesses.
As the global demand for sustainable and economically viable bio-production increases, high-throughput strategies represent a critical tool for meeting the growing demand for innovation in biotechnology.
Debottlenecking in scalable algae cultivation with innovative technologies
Timo Gehring
Professor of Bio- and Environmental Engineering | htw saar - university of applied sciences
Dr. Gehring will walk you through the challenges of future large scale algae cultivation processes and highlighting where innovative analytical technology and high-throughput-screening can play a crucial role in overcoming bottlenecks, improving efficiency, ensuring predictive process performance and optimize production rates.
Driving Enzyme Innovation in Bakery: Leveraging High-Throughput Technologies
María Carmen Álvarez
Research Manager | Puratos
A comprehensive journey of enzyme development for the bakery industry will be examined, from the initial concept to large-scale production. The role of high-throughput microbioreactors in accelerating and transforming the process will be highlighted. This approach ensures high-quality enzyme development and a seamless transition to production, significantly reducing development time. As a result, products can be brought to market faster, market demands can be met more effectively, and continuous innovation in the bakery sector can be driven.
Closing remarks & Discussion
Sebastian Blum
Market Development Manager | Beckman Life Sciences
Maria Savino
Segment Development Manager | Beckman Life Sciences
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3:35 PM
Coffee Break - 3:35 PM - 4:05 PM
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Startup Pitch - 4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
This Startup Pitch Session will feature 10 startups, each having 7 minutes to present their business.
- The presentation will be conducted in English.
- They can use a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation as a visual aid.
This is a unique opportunity for specialized investors and industrial leaders in the bioeconomy to discover innovative solutions and emerging startups!
Introduction & Moderation
Filippo Martinelli
Director | Magfi Ltd & Bioinvest Europe
START TIME
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4:10 PM
4:19 PM
4:28 PM
4:37 PM
4:46 PM
4:55 PM
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Workshop 3 - 4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
The approach to innovation has been reinvented itself again and again. Particularly in the field of bioeconomy there seems to be no straight forward approach to successful commercialization – the feedstocks are complex, the products manifold, the market drivers unstable, investment needs big and risks high. We want to shed light on the various approaches to research and development and discuss:
- some best practices on specific examples from the areas of industrial biotechnology and bioinspired chemistry
- what’s best outsourced and what should you do in-house
- good examples for open innovation
- how should the interface look like between research and commercialization
Workshop Program
16:05-16:55 Impulses from different perspectives of innovation
Bioeconomy as interdisciplinary challenge – Best practices from the research environment of an RTO
Michael Richter
Head of Department | Fraunhofer - Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
Timo Hardiman
Head of Innovation Field Industrial Biotechnology | Fraunhofer - Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
Christine Rasche
Head of Business Area Sustainable Chemistry | Fraunhofer - Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
Trends in open innovation – Best practices from the research environment of large industry
Alois Kindler
Research Fellow | BASF
Best practice in project structure and financing for the bioeconomy
Oliver Bennett
Head of Innovation Partnerships | Iconiq Innovation, Founder of MiTech Scout
16:55-17:40 Moderated discussion - We want to get your perspective on open innovation!
From your experience what were key factors for a successful collaboration?
What could a future model look like?
Should we get ready for new trends and implement tools and expertise accordingly?
How can we improve the interface between RTOs and industry?
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Workshop 4 - 4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
4:05 - 5:40
Unlock the future of sustainable protein at Bioket 2025 with an exclusive look into the Farmÿng Project! This session offers a rare opportunity to discover how ŸnFarm, Europe’s largest insect industrial facility converts Tenebrio molitor larvae (yellow mealworm) into sustainable, high-quality proteins and lipids for animal nutrition, and insect manure as a natural fertiliser for soil applications.
This workshop will take you inside the project’s achievements. Dive into the latest advances in automated intralogistics for insect breeding and processing in an industrial context. Learn how Farmÿng’s developments on quality and safety assessment of insect-based ingredients, as well as the yellow mealworm genetics may shape the future of the insect industry.
Discover how Farmÿng contributes to the circular economy, and to an environment friendly conception of the industry compared to production processes of conventional protein sources.
Gain firsthand insights into the roadmap for scaling insect protein production globally, future partnerships, and regulatory strategies that are setting the stage for broader adoption. Join us at Bioket 2025 and be part of the solution shaping the protein landscape of tomorrow.
This project has received funding from the Biobased Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 837750.s
Welcoming speech & Introduction (scope & goals of the project)
Whitley Kihanguila
Innovation Funding Officer | YNSECT
Welcoming speech & Introduction (scope & goals of the project)
Ana Ruiz
Programme Officer Officer | CBE-JU
YnFarm: Europe’s largest insect vertical farm
Christian Gourlay
Chief Industrial Officer | YNSECT
Nutrition: insect diet in an industrial context
Thomas Lefebvre
YNSECT
Genetics and breeding strategy of the Tenebrio molitor
Amin Madoui
Research Directo | CEA
Quality, safety and authenticity of insect-based ingredients
Frédéric Debode
CRA-W
Impact: life cycle analysis of the insect-based ingredients
Ancelin Coulon
Senior Sustainability Consultant & Innovation project Lead | Quantis
Augustin Million
Sustainability Consultant | Quantis
Conclusion: beyond Farmÿng, the future of the insect industry
Antoine Hubert
Board Director | YNSECT
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Workshop 5 - 4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
Join us for an interactive workshop where policy leaders will gain insights from industry experts on how to address key challenges in scaling up the bioeconomy.
This dynamic session will feature a panel of high-level experts discussing innovative policy recommendations designed to promote growth and sustainability.
Don’t miss the chance to connect with leading professionals, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions that can shape the future of our industry.
Workshop Program
4:05 PM – Welcome: Policy recommendation links with Bioket’s Opening Session
Stef Denayer
Stakeholder Relations Manager | Pilots4U
4:15 PM – Status quo: Findings from the Shaping Bio analysis related to scale-up of the bioeconomy highlighting policy and governance, collaboration and financing aspects
Tanja Meyer
Project Acquisition Coordinator | BBEPP
Milena Garthley
Senior Project Manager | Tech Tour Global
4:30 PM – Fireside chat with innovators clarifying innovator scale-up challenges and investors clarifying scale-up investment challenges
Noha Mahmoud
Postdoctoral Researcher | Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre
Sophie Roelants
COO | AmphiStar
Gaspard Gilbert
Managing Director | Maash
Rob van der Meij
Managing Partner | Capricorn Partners
4:45 PM – Q&A
4:50 PM – Moderated panel leading to practical policy recommendations
Veerle Vandeweerd
Shaping Bio Advisory Board Member
Anne-Gaëlle Collot
Industrial Biotechnology Director | EuropaBio
Piret Fischer
Senior Project Manager | Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI
5:35 PM – Wrap-up
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Welcome Reception - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Registration & B2B Meetings - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Session 2 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This keynote session will delve into the critical themes shaping the future of the bioeconomy and sustainable development. Experts will explore the potential of bio-resources as a reservoir for innovative materials, the impact of land-use changes, and the transition to bio-based products. Discussions will also address the greenification of polyolefins, the defossilization of major chemical processes through low-carbon and carbon capture technologies, and the role of pioneering bio-based suppliers introducing novel molecules to the market. Additionally, through engaging presentations and a dynamic panel discussion, the session will examine the circularity and end-of-life solutions for bio-based materials, alongside key applications driving their adoption in various industries.
Plenary Introduction & Chairman
Fabien Deswarte
Strategic Partnerships for Sustainability Group Leader | L'Oréal
Sponsor’s Speech
Christophe Lanneau
Director of Research and Platforms | Genopole
Keynote Speaker
Anne-Marie Boulay
General Director | CIRAIG
Keynote Speaker
Lorie Hamelin
Chair Professor Award winner of Make Our Planet Great Again | INRAE - Toulouse Biotechnology Institute
Round Table
Round table Moderator
Philippe Osset
CEO | Solinnen
Beatriz Kiss
Sustainable Development Specialist | Braskem
Ed de Jong
VP Development | Avantium
Alois Kindler
Research Fellow | BASF
Julien Honoré
Head of Bioindustry & Plant Care | Roquette
Gwenaël Servant
VP Business & Strategy | Abolis Biotechnologies
Julien Honoré
Head of Bioindustry & Plant Care | Roquette
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Poster Presentation - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Scaling Up Rhamnolipid Production: A Life Cycle Perspective on Sustainability and Economic Viability from the EU SECRETed project
Sebastian Ospina
Sustainability Engineer | Blue Synergy SL
How can the properties of emulsified fats be modulated by pilot-scale crystallization in scraped-surface exchangers?
Cécile Joseph
Formulation Project Manager | Iterg
SAFE-Algae-Scale-up: Biofilm and Corrosion aspects in Floating Light Ball Reactors (FLBR)
Patrick Maurer
Research Assistant | htw saar -university of applied sciences
Scale-up of Floating Light Ball Reactors (FLBR)
Elias Friedrich
Student Assistant | htw saar -university of applied sciences
Cultivation of the green algae Scenedesmus in a Floating Light Ball Reactor (FLBR)
Mutlu Yildirim
Research Assistant | htw saar -university of applied sciences
Design and Construction of Lighting elements and their assemblies in a Floating Light Ball Reactor (FLBR)
Maurice Lierse
Student Assistant | htw saar -university of applied sciences
Thermal Management in a Floating Light Ball Reactor (FLBR)
Richard Ickes
Student Assistant | htw saar -university of applied sciences
Valorisation of brewer’s spent grain for biotechnological production of lactic acid
Michal Dabros
Professor | HES-SO, Switzerland
Recycling of solid waste from the olive oil industry
Hiba N. Abu Tayeh
Researcher | Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) - The Volcani Institute
Unlocking Value: Subcritical Water Extraction vs. Conventional Hydroalcoholic Methods for high added-Value products recovery from Agricultural Byproducts
Mahmoud Hamzaoui
Department Manager | Celabor srl
Biosurfactant and Exopolysaccharide Production by Thermophilic Marine Bacteria
Eva Nordberg Karlsson
Professor (Biotechnol), Coordinator (Food and Bio profile area), Master contact (EIT Food at Lund University) | Lund University
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Lunch Break - 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
KET 1 - 2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
This session will focus on the Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) driving innovation in precision fermentation. Participants will gain insights into the tools and techniques that are shaping the future of biomanufacturing, including cutting-edge process optimization, strain engineering, and automation systems. Expect to learn about real-world applications, case studies, and the challenges and opportunities that precision fermentation presents for achieving more efficient, sustainable, and scalable production processes.
Chairman
Olivier Galy
CTO | TWB
Enzymatic Potential of Fungal Strains through Reliable and Cost-Efficient Enzyme Screening
Catalina Duran Garzon
R&D Engineer | CRIS by INVIVO GROUP
A Novel Multiparameter Sensor for Shake Flask Cultivations: Online Biomass, Dissolved Oxygen, and Fluorescence Monitoring for comprehensive Bioprocess Characterization
Julius Muno
Sale Manager | Scientific Bioprocessing (sbi)
Unleash the power of digital tools: process development and scale-up for chromatography units assisted by Run 4.0 & Perform 4.0
Quentin Sanlaville
R&D Coordinator | Applexion
Telescoping to intensify bioprocesses and downstream processing
Heleen De Wever
Team Manager Bioprocesses | VITO
Adaptation of mechanical extraction processes on biomass matrices
Audrey Comitis
Head of Production – Trituration and refining department | ITERG
Integration and intensification of downstream processing with a continuous fluidized bed rizer absorption system
Lisa-Marie Herlevi
Research and Technology Scientist | Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
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KET 2 - 2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
This session will explore KETs that are transforming the development of bio-based materials and polymers. With real-world case studies, expert presentations, and cutting-edge research, this session will highlight the role of KETs in creating sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional polymers, driving advancements in industries like packaging, automotive, and construction.
Chairman
Achim Raschka
Head of Technology Department | Nova Institute
Cellulose microspheres as a drop-in replacement for plastic microbeads: from synthesis to Commercialisation
Davide Mattia
CTO | Naturbeads ltd
Extending the range of applications of PHAs: a PHA-based formulation for films
Laurent Bélard
Scientific Director | Natureplast
Chitosan –making the most out of inherent structural properties of an underutilized biomolecule
Christine Rasche
Head of Business Area Sustainable Chemistry | Fraunhofer IGB
Furan Bio-based materials development and downstream applications in China
Susan Zhu
Global Marketing Director | GS Biomats
5-HMF : When a sleeping giant wakes up
Daniel Zante
Project Manager | Michelin ResiCare
Agri-food wastes as multifunctional additives in the development of more sustainable polymer foams
Alberto Lopez-Gil
Team leader and project manager | CellMat Technologies
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KET 3 - 2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
This session will explore KETs that are transforming the development of bio-based food and feed ingredients. We will explore innovations in biomass conversion, fermentation, and enzymatic processes creating sustainable, nutritious alternatives for food and feed industries. With real-world case studies and expert insights on high-quality, scalable bio-based ingredients that meet the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable nutrition solutions.
Chairman
Frédéric Roulling
Research Team Manager | Puratos
Turning legume waste- into gold
Adi Yeh
CEO | Fabumin
LabID – World’s first sourdough Microbiota test tool
Pieter Schürmann
Business Development Manager | LabID
Scaling up the brewing and fermentation process of cacao cell-based products
Adriana Gallego
Cell-cultured cocoa Lead | Food Brewer
Effect of ensilage on taste, prebiotic and sensory properties of Ulva sp. and Alaria esculenta
Winnie Dejonghe
Project Manager | VITO
Samabriva’s precision biomanufacturing platform – Industrializing hairy root-based expression system for a sustainable and local production of natural substances
Florian Cardon
Chief Business Officer | Samabriva
Innovative Extraction of Rapeseed Protein: Implementing the EthaNa Process for Sustainable Food Applications
Marlen Verges
Project Manager | Fraunhofer CBP
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Coffee Break - 3:35 PM - 4:05 PM
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KET 4 - 4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
This session will explore the critical role of CDMOs, synthetic biology, and key technology enablers in accelerating the industrialization of bio-based solutions. These innovation accelerators offer the infrastructure and technical expertise needed to optimize yield and scale development from lab to full-scale production. Discussions will include the latest advancements in strain development, synthetic biology, and process optimization, with case studies demonstrating successful collaborations that bring bio-based innovations to market.
Chairman
Guillaume Lamy
Commercial Director | ARD
Next-Gen Biomanufacturing: From Live Monitoring to Real-Time Analytics and Intelligent Decision-Making
Jöel Sirois
CEO | BioIntelligence
Floating Light Ball Reactor (FLBR): Scaling-up Algae Cultivation in Three Dimensions for Large-Scale Industrial Production
Timo Gehring
Professor of Bio- and Environmental Engineering | htw saar - university of applied sciences
Industrialization of Solid State Fermentation
Natsuki Fukano
Solid-State Fermentation Project Manager & Section Chief | Fujiwara
Upscaling the reductive depolymerization of lignin: from lab to pilot
Paul Jusner
R&D | VITO
Development of a Palmitic acid production process – a case study
Joanne Neary
Fermentation manager | CPI-UK
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KET 5 - 4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
This session will explore the transformative potential of bioenergies, including biofuels, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and biohydrogen, in the global effort to achieve a low-carbon economy. We will delve into the latest innovations in biomass conversion, advanced biofuels, and hydrogen technologies that contribute to decarbonizing key sectors like aviation, maritime transport, and heavy industries. Discover how these bioenergy solutions are playing a crucial role in reducing emissions, enhancing energy security, and meeting net zero targets.
Chairman
Marcelo do Amaral
General Manager | leaf by Lesaffre
Technology roadmap: alcohol-to-jet routes for SAF production
Leonardo Teixeira
Coordinator of Business Intelligence | SENAI Innovation Institute for Biosynthetic and Fibers
Bringing Low-Carbon technologies to market: FUTUROL® as front row student
Kevin Lecoanet
Technology Engineer | AXENS
Advancing Biofuels, Biochemicals, Biopolymers Process Solutions for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Greta Giacobazzi
Sales Manager for Polymer Technologies and Licenses | Sulzer
Environmental challenges and issues surrounding biomass for SAF production
Aicha El Khamlichi
Engineer | ADEME
When Fermentation meets CCU technologies to create new sustainable processes
Emmanuel Poilpré
Strategic Project Manager | Lesaffre
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KET 6 - 4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
4:05 PM - 5:40 PM
This session will focus on the development of sustainable bio-based ingredients for the cosmetics and healthcare sectors driving sustainability and effectiveness in beauty and health solutions. We will explore cutting-edge advancements in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and strain development to create high-performance, eco-friendly products.
Chairman
Nicolas Lamoureux
MEDTECH Alliance Manager | Réseau SATT
Eco-design process to produce performing and more sustainable amino acids based foaming surfactants
Florent Bouxin
Open Innovation Team Leader | SEPPIC
From hemp residues to valuable therapeutic polyphenol extract: The benefits of multi-center project aimed at development of a new extraction process
Annabelle St-Pierre
Researcher | Innofibre - Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Akeem Gardner
CEO & Founder | Canurta
From genes to solutions: Siderophores in sustainable science and biotechnology
Bita Pourmohsenin
PhD Student Researcher | University of Tübingen
Enhancing Stilbene Recovery from fermentation broth: An In-Depth Analysis of Adsorption Processes
Morad Chadni
Head of the Process Engineering Team | URD ABI
Biomolecules for the Bioeconomy
Stéphane Desobry
Professor | Université de Lorraine
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Cheese & Wine Cocktail - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Gala Dinner - 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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B2B Meetings - 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
KET 7 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This session will showcase innovative technologies and approaches shaping the future of biomass utilization, focusing on zero-waste and circular biorefineries. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge processes, the importance of feedstock flexibility, and the challenges of scaling biorefineries while ensuring sustainability and circularity. This session emphasizes practical applications, partnerships, and strategies to address the evolving needs of the bioeconomy.
Chairman
Luuk van der Wielen
Director | Bernal Institute
Creating new biobased value chains: Challenges and opportunities for biorefineries
Joachim Merziger
Chief Commercial Officer | Afyren
How to successfully use life cycle assessment to inform biomass valorization, a case study compilation
Melissa Harclerode
Director of Research | Boundless Impact Research & Analysis
The race for biobased – from idea to market
Maddalena Logrieco
Researcher | MNEXT - Avans
Advancing Renewable Gas Production: Industrial Demonstration of a Patented Two-Stage Reactor for Biological Methanation Coupled with Anaerobic Digestion
Stéphane Palmade
Chief Technical Officer | Enosis
3D Dandelion Project: combining bio technologies to meet critical needs
Bruno Pary
President | BMP Consulting
Lignin as a new raw material or its struggle with commercialization
Ulrike Junghans
Head of Department Regenerative Resources | Fraunhofer CBP
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KET 8 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This session will explore the untapped potential of marine and extremophilic microorganisms in developing bioactive biosurfactants and siderophores with custom properties for applications in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and agricultural sectors. Discover the latest innovations in microbial screening, integration of gene and compound databases, machine learning, metabolic engineering, laboratory fermentation, pilot-scale bioprocess optimization, and testing of end-user applications.
Chairman
Advancements in Machine Learning and Data Management for Biosurfactant and Siderophore Research in the SECRETed Project
Manuel Salvador de Lara
Project Coordinator and Technical Manager | Idener
Screening for biosurfactants and siderophores in diverse microorganisms
Bjorn Adalsteinsson
Project Manager | Matis
Genetic engineering strategies for production of novel amphiphilic compounds of industrial interest from extreme environments
Montserrat Argandoña
Associate Professor | University of Sevilla
Lab scale production and novel technologies for the chemical characterization of targeted molecules
Nikolas Fokialakis
Associate Professor | University of Athens
Optimisation and scale-up of new fermentation processes in the SECRETed project
Tanja Meyer
European Project Coordinator | BBEPP
Unveiling the potential of marine biosurfactants and siderophores, a multi-sector use validation
Martina Vakarelova
CO-CEO | Sphera Encapsulation
Sponsor
KET 9 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This session will dive into the technologies that are converting biomass into high-value molecules, contributing to net zero targets. We will explore full-process innovations, including bioconversion, advanced chemical processing, and valorization techniques that enable sustainable production. Discover integrated fermentation and chemical processes optimizing production and unlocking the full potential of bio-based solutions in achieving a defossilized economy
Chairwoman
Goizeder Barberena Ibañez
Biomass Strategy & BD Manager | CENER
Lignovations’ Advanced Lignin Refinement: Enabling High-Value Applications with Colloidal Lignin Particles (CLPs)
Stefan Beisl
Head of R&D | Lignovation
Towards an industrial supply of functionalized biobased aromatics
Pauline Rullière
Head of R&D | Pili
Extracting what matters: the role of membranes in bioprocesses
Joao Andre
Bus. Dev. Manager | Kovalus Separation Solutions
From variable plant feedstocks variability to fibre applications – Lessons from interdisciplinary research within the Bioeconomy Science Centre NRW
Holger Klose
Head of Research "Alternative Biomass" | Institute of Bio- and Geosciences 2 - Plant Sciences, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Leading the Way with the First Woody Biorefinery: Redefining Biomaterials at Industrial Scale
Peep Pitk
CDO | Fibenol
Suzano Ecolig®: Expanding biopossibilities for a sustainable future from eucalyptus kraft lignin
Marta Deucher
Business Manager | Suzano SA
Sponsor
B2B
Meetings
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Coffee Break - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sponsored by
Keynote Session 3 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
At the forefront of biotechnology, this session will highlight cutting-edge Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive sustainability in biomanufacturing. Industry experts will showcase successful applications, address the challenges of transitioning from batch to continuous enzymatic and fermentation processes, and discuss the critical role of biotechnology in advancing Europe’s environmental and industrial strategies.
Chairwoman
Juliette Martin
Scientific Communication Manager | Seqens
Sponsor’s Speech
Luc Fillaudeau
Director of Research INRAE | Le Réseau des Carnot
Sponsor’s Speech
Nathalie Turc
Director of Carnot 3BCAR | Le Réseau des Carnot
Keynote speaker
Francesca Paradisi
Professor of Sustainable Pharmaceutical Chemistry | University of Bern
Keynote speaker
Vitor Verdelho
General Manager EABA & CEO cell4food
Round Table
Nico Snoeck
Business Development Manager | BBEPP
Bjorn Heijstra
VP of Commercial Innovation | LanzaTech
Sponsor
Christian Patermann BIOKET Bioeconomy Award - 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
BIOKET is honored to introduce the Christian Patermann Bioeconomy Innovation Award, named after the visionary widely recognized as the father of the European bioeconomy.
As a pioneer, Christian Patermann played a fundamental role in shaping the Knowledge-Based Bioeconomy (KBBE) concept within the European Commission, laying the foundation for today’s bioeconomy strategies worldwide.
This award celebrates breakthrough technologies and innovations that will drive the future of the bio-based economy, recognizing those who embody the pioneering spirit of Christian Patermann. His acceptance to give his name to this award is a true honor and a testament to his enduring impact on the global bioeconomy community.
The award ceremony will take place on March 13th at 1:00 PM during BIOKET 2025, where the most promising innovation will be recognized in front of key stakeholders, industry leaders, and policymakers.
Join us in celebrating innovation, vision, and impact at the heart of the bioeconomy revolution!
MEET OUR CANDIDATES
Alternative proteins: novel sources, processes and applications – how to mix and match
Christine Rasche
Head of Business Area Sustainable Chemistry | Fraunhofer IGB
TEKINBIO: a versatile solution for constantly evolving technologies
Astrid Soulies
R&D Fermentation Engineer | Boccard
Sponsor
Lunch Break - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sponsored by
Workshop 6 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BIOTRANSFORM is an initiative dedicated to accelerating the shift from linear, fossil-based systems to circular, bio-based models. These are the key highlights of BIOTRANSFORM:
- Demonstrating innovative circular bioeconomy pathways tailored to regional contexts of six European case studies in Andalusia (Spain), Northern Burgenland (Austria), Western Macedonia (Greece), Finland, Charles Spa Region (Czech Republic), and North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), following a new circular bioeconomy transformation methodology.
- Delivering actionable insights through roadmaps and tools for policymakers, industry leaders, and communities to adopt circular bioeconomy practices.
- Offering cutting-edge governance models with practical solutions to overcome institutional barriers and foster collaboration across sectors.
Our proposed event will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the project’s achievements, actionable outcomes, and future potential. With BIOKET’s focus on bioeconomy technologies and innovation, this collaboration is a perfect match to showcase how BIOTRANSFORM bridges science and practice to create impactful solutions for Europe’s green transition.
Opening of session
Silvia Maltagliati
Policy officer | European Commission - Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) - ‘Green Transitions’ – Directorate Healthy Planet.
Introduction and overview of BIOTRANSFORM project: advancing circular bioeconomy transformation
Kirsi Kataja
Senior Scientist | VTT
Session 1 - Methodology for circular bioeconomy transformation
Overall methodology and Resource flow tool
Johannes Kisser
Professional freelancer | CluBE - Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia
Environmental and socio-economic assessment tool
Gitanjali Thakur
LIST
MooV – Supply chain optimisation tool
Ruben Guisson
MooV Manager | VITO
Governance aspects of circular bioeconomy (transition broker role, etc.)
Jean-Benoit Bel
Senior Project Manager | Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management (ACR+)
Session 2 - Policy recommendations
BIOTRANSFORM & SUSTRACK & ROBIN projects, joint policy recommendations
Anita Lombardo
EU Project and Policy Officer | Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management (ACR+)
Luana Ladu
Research Associate Dynamic | German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)- SUSTRACK
Carmen Ronchel Barreno
Biotechnology Technical Officer | Technological Corporation of Andalusia
Wrap up and Closing
Silvia Maltagliati
Policy officer | European Commission - Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) - ‘Green Transitions’ – Directorate Healthy Planet.
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Workshop 7 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join EIT Food for an engaging workshop exploring the transformative power of biotechnology in the agri-food sector.
We’ll dive into key initiatives, including the Biotech Portfolio, the Protein Diversification Think Tank, and the future European Biotech Alliance. Discover co-funding opportunities and how we drive collaboration, policy alignment, pre-competitive partnerships, and innovation—turning science into impact.
The session will conclude with an open discussion, offering a unique chance to connect, exchange ideas, and learn how to be part of it. Don’t miss it!
Gulsah Uysal
Regional Director - Western Europe | EIT Food
Marja Liisa Meurice
Regional Director North & East | EIT Food
Lorena Savani
Mission Lead | EIT Food
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Workshop 5 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor
Site Visit 1 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1:30 PM -
5:30 PM
Ajinomoto Sustainable Solutions produce green specialties in a sustainable and efficient way. During the site visit, you will be able to understand how Ajinomoto transform their product into a sustainable version.
As a reliable partner for companies in various sectors, such as cosmetics, fragrances, food and feed, their customers trust upon them to solve complex problems and create innovative products. This is based on their outstanding chemical & biochemical expertise to shift existing processes to sustainable alternatives.
During the site visit you will pass by the main contributing parts of Ajinomoto CDMO services, such as labs, pilot plant, extraction plant and the synthesis units, including their continuous flow equipment.
Chairman
Olivier Galy
CTO/COO | TWB
Alternative proteins: novel sources, processes and applications – how to mix and match
Christine Rasche
Head of Business Area Sustainable Chemistry | Fraunhofer IGB
TEKINBIO: a versatile solution for constantly evolving technologies
Astrid Soulies
R&D Fermentation Engineer | Boccard
Sponsor
Site Visit 2 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1:30 PM -
5:30 PM
Puratos is a global supplier of food solutions and ingredients for bakery, patisserie and chocolate. Their innovations are driven by Health & Well-Being and Sustainability, doing good towards a Better Planet, Better Life, Better Health.
Puratos is proud to welcome you in their Global Headquarters, which next to a production facility, hosts an Innovation Center and our Inspirience Center. You will be able to meet with R&D teams and application specialists who train and co-create with customers, with Group R&D teams that feed the innovation pipelines through an open innovation approach, and see their (semi-)industrial equipment to create and validate new bakery, patisserie and chocolate innovations. In their PuraDome, you will see how our Mission to Mars inspires us through the challenges faced on Mars to innovate on Earth.
Chairman
Olivier Galy
CTO/COO | TWB
Alternative proteins: novel sources, processes and applications – how to mix and match
Christine Rasche
Head of Business Area Sustainable Chemistry | Fraunhofer IGB
TEKINBIO: a versatile solution for constantly evolving technologies
Astrid Soulies
R&D Fermentation Engineer | Boccard
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Site Visit 3 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1:30 PM -
5:30 PM
Explore Europe’s largest pilot-scale infrastructure for lignin fractionation and refining. Learn how VITO collaborates with industry and research partners to develop advanced, bio-based building blocks from lignin, paving the way for sustainable and value-added innovations.
Chairman
Olivier Galy
CTO/COO | TWB
Alternative proteins: novel sources, processes and applications – how to mix and match
Christine Rasche
Head of Business Area Sustainable Chemistry | Fraunhofer IGB
TEKINBIO: a versatile solution for constantly evolving technologies
Astrid Soulies
R&D Fermentation Engineer | Boccard
Sponsor
Site Visit 4 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1:30 - 5:30
Biotechnology and the bioeconomy are changing industrial ecosystems within a global race to establish resilient supply chains and competitive positions. BIOKET arrives at the heart of the Europe with the technologies that drive progress and the companies that deliver outcomes. The opening plenary will address EU ambition, industrial strategy and the framework needed for Europe to play its full role on the world stage and shape a competitive and resilient future
Chairwoman
Claire Skentelbery
CEO | EuropaBio
Keynote Speaker
Maive Rute
Deputy Director-General at DG GROW | European Commission
Keynote Speaker
Johan Weimann
Regional President Europe, SVP Food & Beverage Biosolutions Europe | Novonesis
Round Table
Enabler
David Guerrand
Biotechnology Business Director | Lallemand
Shifter
Christophe Durand
V.P. Sustainable Material Solutions & Partnerships | Michelin
Brand Owner
Philippe Teissier
R&I Ferment and Fermentation Director | Danone Nutricia Research
Pioneer
Frédéric Van Gansberghe
CEO | Futerro
Supporter
Nicoló Giacomuzzi-Moore
Executive Director | CBE-JU
Keynote Speaker
Olivier Rolland
Global Director Strategic Initiatives - R&I L'Oréal for the Future & Green Sciences | L'Oréal
Advanced Biotech for Sustainability (AB4S) Report from McKinsey
Presentation of the Advanced Biotech for Sustainability Report from EIT Food, Good Food Institute, L’Oréal, Evonik, DSM, Firmenich, Arsenale, Invert, Lallemand, Darwin International, Basecamp Research, Cradle and McKinsey.
AB4S Report presentantion & Chairman
Mark Patel
Senior Partner | McKinsey & Company
Panel discussions with AB4S consortium members
Richard Zaltzman
CEO | EIT Food
Luba Protopopova
Chief Operating Officer | Cradle
Massimo Portincaso
CEO & Co-Founder | Arsenale Bioyards
Ute Schick
SVP Business Line Head Care Solutions | Evonik Operations GmbH
Sponsor
The 2024 edition of BIOKET, which took place from March 19 to 21 in Reims, France, was a resounding success and an unmissable event for all companies, professionals and enthusiasts in the bioeconomy sector. We brought a program full of inspiring lectures, interactive workshops, and presentations of cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of the bioeconomy.
Be sure to check out the last edition program and showguide to stay inspired.
They Say
Consultant at AAO
Venue & Accomodation
March 11 to 13, 2025
Brussels, Belgium 
Tickets
All prices are excl VAT
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21% VAT will be charged upon registration (VAT can be reclaimed from the Belgian authorities, under certain conditions, by using the applicable refund procedures).
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Gala dinner not included in the registration fees.
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*VSE´s (Very small entreprises) = Less than 10 employees + not be a subsidiary of a large group.
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**Startup registration conditions: Capital Max 10M€ – not older than 7 years – Turn over: Max 1M€.
