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Future of BioBuilding

December 10 and 11, 2025

Future of BioBuilding: Sustainable. Innovative. Economical.

Our free online conference Future of BioBuilding (FoB:Build) on December 10–11, 2025, provided an international forum dedicated to bio-based building materials. Participants followed live presentations, keynotes, and panel discussions and actively used the platform for exchange, networking, and collaboration.

The event focused on economic perspectives, innovative developments, and practical insights. International speakers shared inspiring ideas and engaged in interactive panels with representatives from the construction industry, business, science, and other experts—creating a lively dialogue and valuable networking opportunities across the sector. The conference offered numerous starting points for future cooperation, knowledge transfer, and direct discussions on current challenges and opportunities in bio-based construction.

We sincerely thank all speakers and participants for their contributions, the engaging discussions, and the many insights that made the event a successful industry gathering.

Biobased
Economy
Innovation
Practical
Applications

Record on Market Framework Conditions

Record on Building with Natural Materials

Record on Circularity and Economy

Record on Innovative Bio-Based Materials

Our Partners

Our Media Partners

The event has been successfully concluded – thank you very much for your interest!

Future of BioBuilding took place on December 10–11, 2025 as a free online event. Via our event platform LineUpr, participants were able not only to create their personal profiles but also to actively use the platform for networking, including:

  • easy ways to connect with other participants
  • targeted scheduling of 1:1 meetings
  • early exchange with experts from science and industry

The event was held via Microsoft Teams – simple, flexible, and free of charge.

How to Connect on LineUpr:

Why You Should Participate

Bio-based building materials are one of the most promising solutions in the transition to a sustainable economy. As part of the bio-based economy, it combines innovative materials, climate-friendly manufacturing processes, and a wide range of applications.

FoB:Build delivers strategic perspectives, economic value, and innovation impulses for your company.

These benefits await you:

  1. Targeted networking with business potential
    Connect with customers, partners, and suppliers – for strategic collaborations and new business ideas.
  2. Strategic impulses from industry leaders
    Leverage the expertise of leading minds from business and science for your strategic development.
  3. Global insights, locally applicable
    Gain access to international best practices – and apply relevant approaches directly to your markets.
  4. Visibility in a growth industry
    Position your company as a pioneer in the future market of bioplastics – whether as a participant, speaker, or sponsor.
  5. Exchange at decision-maker level
    Discuss current challenges with industry peers – and gain concrete solutions for your business.
  6. Online: flexible & efficient
    Participate from anywhere – without travel, with full content relevance and international access.
  7. Free of charge & individually tailored
    Benefit from high-quality content and contacts – completely free of charge and with the freedom to choose the agenda items most relevant to you.

Components of the Event

Keynotes

Be inspired by leading voices from business, innovation, and practical application areas – with impulses on trends, markets, and future-oriented solutions for bio-based building materials.

Panels

Experience exciting discussions with experts from various fields – and contribute your own questions and perspectives to the dialog.

Networking

Meet experts, companies, start-ups, and investors who are actively shaping the change towards sustainable packaging – several hundred participants are expected!

Who Should Take Part?

This event is aimed at anyone who wants to play an active role in shaping the future of bio-based building materials – internationally, interdisciplinarily, and practically. It is aimed at founders, innovation and sustainability managers, business developers, investors, and decision-makers from the economy, academia, and politics.

Whether from start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, research or political institutions – this event brings together key players from the sector of bio-based building materials and promotes the exchange of ideas on innovative materials, markets, and sustainable solutions.

Start-ups

Would you like to take your business idea further and find the right partners? As a young, innovative company, you will meet investors who are specifically looking for future-oriented solutions in an inspiring environment. You will also meet established companies that share their experience and provide valuable market insights. Exchange ideas, make lasting contacts, and become part of a fast-growing innovation network.

SMEs

Gain valuable insights into current developments in the market of bio-based building materials  and get actively involved in the industry. The event offers SMEs the opportunity to network in a targeted manner, establish new business contacts, and gather ideas for future projects.

Large Companies

Would you like to identify innovations at an early stage and better assess market movements? Meet future-oriented start-ups and experts from the industry who offer new approaches for your innovation strategy. Take advantage of this environment to gain early access to innovative solutions and develop new growth opportunities for your company.

Investors

Discover new investment opportunities in a dynamic and future-oriented market environment. Here, you will meet start-ups with a clear vision, innovative solutions, and the will to actively shape the future of bio-based building materials. At the same time, you will gain in-depth insights into current market trends, new technologies, and relevant developments in the field of bio-based building materials.

Researchers

Experience as a scientist how innovative approaches regarding bio-based building materials are put into practice. The event offers insights into market movements and material development. It opens up new perspectives on the future of sustainable building materials – and creates space for exchange with stakeholders from different areas.

Politicians

As a decision-maker, gain insights into current developments and market dynamics in the field of bio-based building materials and network with players who are driving the transition to a sustainable building industry. Join the discussion and provide impetus for a sustainable building policy.

Agenda

Wednesday, 10. December

09:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

  • Keynotes: Market Framework Conditions
  • Oliver Kutsch (Ceresana)
    Bio-Based Construction Materials: Trends Across Key Segments
  • Fernandina Valdebenito (Carpus+Partner)
    From concept to certification: How Bio-Based building materials are shaping the future of sustainable building certification
  • Francesco Mirizzi (EIHA)
    How policies are shaping the market. The future of bioeconomy and biobased construction from a Brussels‘ perspective

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

  • Panel
  • (30 Min.)

10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

  • Keynotes: Building with Natural Materials
  • Werner Schönthaler (Schönthaler Bausteinwerk GmbH)
    Building with Hemp and Lime – Genius through Simplicity
  • Henrik Pauly (Hanfingenieur Henrik Pauly)
    Building Tomorrow Today: Hemp as the Catalyst for Transformation
  • Matthias Schwarz (Rottal Hanf GmbH)
    New scalable solutions from industrial hemp – sustainable and versatile applications
  • Paulo Canela-Lehner (Isolena Naturfaservliese GmbH)
    Natural Intelligence in Insulation: How Sheep Wool Supports Renovation and New Construction with Circular Design, CO₂ Reduction and Proven VOC Neutralisation for High-Performance Buildings.

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

  • Panel
  • (30 Min.)

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Networking-Opportunity

Thursday, 11. December

09:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

  • Keynotes: Circularity and Economy
  • Julia Seeliger (ECBF)
    Investing in the Future of Biobuilding: From the Investor Perspective – Key Risks, Opportunities and Investment Criteria at ECBF
  • Dr. Roland Klein (Fraunhofer Institute LBF)
    Flame-retardant building insulation panels from agricultural residuals
  • Dr. Ehab Sayed (Biohm Group)
    Toward a biomimetic future
  • Janine Gölz (DGNB GmbH)
    From Product to Impact: How the DGNB Navigator delivers the data backbone for sustainable building

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

  • Panel
  • (30 Min.)

10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

  • Keynotes: Innovative Bio-Based Materials
  • Helge Schritt (MycoLutions GmbH)
    MycoLutions: Circular and healthy materials using mycelium
  • Nelson Vega (Fungarium)
    Mycelium Materials in construction, a roadmap for industrial developments
  • Paul Lynch (EcoCocon)
    EcoCocon – A biobased system already at scale

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

  • Panel
  • (30 Min.)

12:00p.m. – 05:00p.m.

Networking-Opportunity

The FoB:Build Speaker

Dr. Ehab Sayed (Biohm Group)

Founder & Chief Evolution Officer

Nelson Vega (Fungarium)

Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder

Henrik Pauly (Hanfingenieur Henrik Pauly)

Founder, CEO, Project Manager

Paul Lynch (EcoCocon)

International sales and network manager EcoCocon and Director of EcoCocon Nordics

Paulo Canela-Lehner (Isolena Naturfaservliese)

International Key Account Manager

Janine Gölz (DGNB GmbH)

Director Digitalisation

Position your brand as an event sponsor!

As a sponsor, you send a clear signal for responsibility, innovative strength, and cooperation. Present your company in an international environment – where new ideas meet entrepreneurial practice.

Take the opportunity to draw attention to yourself, enter into dialog with relevant players from business and practice and become part of a growing global network!

Our network strength

We send 1-2 targeted email campaigns to our contacts and 30 LinkedIn posts to:

Over 60,000 corporate contacts and

over 25,000 LinkedIn contacts.

In addition, our website receives over 30,000 visits per month,

and over 230 participants registered for the “Future of the Bioplasticsy” event.

Our Prices:

PLATINUM

1,490

One-time Fee

GOLD

890

One-time Fee

SILVER

590

One-time Fee

Detailed information on the benefits and scope of each package can be found in our Sponsoring Brochure.

Become a Partner of the Future of BioBuilding Event

Do you represent an association, a network, a research institution, or a non-profit organization related to bio-based building materials?

As a partner, you increase the visibility of your organization in an international, interdisciplinary environment. Meet an expert audience from science, business, politics, civil society and associations – and position yourself where the exchange on innovations, solutions and perspectives of the bio-economy takes place.

Your benefits as a partner:

  • Logo and link on our event website
  • Visibility in our newsletter and on social media
  • Mention in our event documents
  • Partnership badge for your website & channels

What we would like from you:

  • Placement of our logo with link on your website
  • Promotion of the event via your channels (e.g. newsletter, social media)
  • If possible: the inclusion of our event in your event calendar

Together, we create visibility for bio-based packaging and connect relevant stakeholders.

Become a Media Partner of the Future of BioBuilding Event

Do you run a specialist medium, a platform, or an editorial format with a focus on biobased building materials?

As a media partner, you benefit from visibility in the environment of leading specialist players from science, businesses, and associations – and gain access to a targeted, topic-specific community.

Your benefits as a media partner:

  • Logo and link on the event website in the “media partners” section
  • Mention in our newsletter and on social media
  • Visibility of your medium on relevant event materials and landing pages
  • On request: editorial content or contact persons from our network

What we would like in return:

  • Publication of an event notice or editorial article in your medium
  • Inclusion of the event in your event calendar (if available)
  • Linking to the event page via your channels

Interested in a media partnership with targeted specialist reach?

Our Partners

Our Media Partners