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Future of BioEconomy

June 26, 2025

The future of the bio-economy

Our online conference “Future of BioEconomy – FoB:Eco” on June 26, 2025 has concluded successfully. Over a hundred participants followed the inspiring presentations and panel discussions live on Microsoft Teams, and numerous other participants simultaneously used our event platform.

In terms of content, the sessions focused on economic opportunities, the latest innovations, and practical insights into the bio-economy. Our international keynote speakers gave inspiring impulses which were then discussed in interactive panels – creating a lively exchange with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.

We would like to expressly thank all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions and constructive exchange. The recordings and accompanying materials are now available on this page.

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Registration Closed

The registration period for the online event Future of BioEconomy on June 26, 2025 has ended and the registration page has been deactivated.

 

Recordings and Materials

All presentations, panel discussions, and accompanying documents are still available on our event website.

Why You Should Participate

Our survey identified the central topic of the event: the bioeconomy – one of the most dynamic and forward-looking markets of our time and one that is becoming increasingly important. The focus is on the bio-based economy, innovation, and practical applications.

The event will take place online and will therefore allow interested parties from all over the world to participate.

Several hundred participants are expected to come together to develop perspectives for a sustainable, future-oriented economy.

Take the opportunity to network with experts from various fields, exchange ideas about innovative approaches, and get new impulses from the field – free of charge!

Components of the Event

Keynotes

Be inspired by leading voices from business, innovation, and practical application areas – with impulses on trends, markets, and solutions of tomorrow.

Panels

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

Networking

Establish contacts with companies, start-ups, investors, and other players in the bioeconomy in a targeted way – several hundred participants are expected!

Who Should Take Part?

This event is aimed at anyone who wants to actively shape the future of the bioeconomy internationally – including 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 politics – this event brings together players from all relevant areas.

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 market developments in the bioeconomy 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 bioeconomy. At the same time, you will gain in-depth insights into current market trends, new technologies, and relevant developments in the bioeconomy.

Researchers

Experience as a scientist how innovative approaches in the bioeconomy are put into practice. The event offers insights into market dynamics and opens up new perspectives on developments in the bio-based economy, innovations, and practical applications – and creates space for exchange with stakeholders from different areas.

Politicians

Experience as a political decision-maker how innovative concepts in the bioeconomy are being realized. Gain insights into current market dynamics and network with players who are actively shaping economic and societal change.

Agenda

09:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

  • Keynotes: Introduction & Bioeconomy at a glance
  • Oliver Kutsch (Ceresana)
    Welcome!
  • Annika Bülow (Ceresana)
    Market dynamics in the biobased industry
  • Xandra Weinbeck (Invest-NL)
    Scaling the industry
  • Dr. Metzsch-Zilligen (Fraunhofer Institut LBF)
    Biostabilizers – more than just a green alternative
  • Sabine Reising (Chemie-Cluster Bayern)
    Strong bonds – chemistry and collaboration at the heart of bioeconomy

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

  • Panel
  • 30 min

10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

  • Networking Opportunity
  • 60 min

30 min

BREAK

12:00 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

  • Keynotes: Bio-based materials
  • Frank Höbener (Northern Technologies)
    Biobased and compostable Plastic in agricultaral applications
  • Niklas Voß (FKuR Kunststoff GmbH)
    Good Bye Bioplastics?
  • Gianluca Belotti (Stahl Holdings)
    Truths and myths about alternative leathers
  • Jen Vanderhoven (BBIA)
    The role of bio-based and biodegradable materials in a Net Zero Future
  • Dennis Kleine-Tebbe (Wax Solutions)
    Innovative, Biobased, Waterborne Barrier Coatings showing excellent MVTR performance

1:15 p.m.

1:45 p.m.

  • Panel
  • 30 min

1:45 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

  • Networking Opportunity
  • 60 min

15 min

BREAK

3:00 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

  • Keynotes: Innovative solutions
  • John Smits (SAM Panels)
    SAM Panels
  • Pablo Rodríguez Outón (INDRESMAT)
    From BioPolyurethane to Building Transformation: Scaling Circular Bioeconomy in the Construction Sector
  • Dr. Thomas Helle (Novis GmbH)
    Circular Bioeconomy – CO2 as a Resource
  • Jason Robinson (Evoco)
    Scaling Bio-Based Materials: From Lab Innovation to Global Manufacturing
  • Martin Schoonbroodt (Probiotic)
    Microorganisms a breakthrough technology for hard surface, and skin care
  • Oliver Kutsch (Ceresana)
    Thank you!

4:15 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

  • Panel
  • 15 min

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

  • Networking Opportunity
  • 60 min

The FoB:Eco Speakers

Annika Bülow (Ceresana)

Marketing & Event Manager

Xandra Weinbeck (Invest-NL)

Senior Business Development Manager

Niklas Voß (FKuR Kunststoff GmbH)

Associate Sales Director

Gianluca Belotti (Stahl Holdings)

Business Leader Advanced Flexible Substrates

Dennis Kleine-Tebbe (Wax Solutions GmbH)

Business Development Manager

Sabine Reising (CCB)

Project management bioeconomy and innovation

Our partners:

Many thanks to our partners, whose expertise and commitment made the FoB:Eco event possible in the first place.
Your contribution has enriched the professional exchange and set new impulses in the field of bio-economy.

EU Green Week