GBA Annual Conference 2025: “Key Technologies in the Bioeconomy”

The Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA), a network of leading international institutions focused on accelerating the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy, is excited to announce the Annual Conference 2025: "Key Technologies in the Bioeconomy" taking place in Denmark from 29 September to 3 October 2025.
 
This year’s conference, hosted by DTU - Technical University of Denmark – a member of the alliance since 2023, brings together global experts from science, industry, and policy to explore emerging technologies driving the sustainable bioeconomy, and will also feature the presentation of the GBA Award for Impact and Leadership in Bioeconomy 2025.

Conference Overview

29 - 30 September | Pre-conference (DTU Lyngby & Kalundborg)

• Focus on policy and industry 

• Keynotes from political and business leaders
• Site visit to Kalundborg Symbiosis
• Free of charge

1 - 3 October | Main Conference (Marienlyst, Helsingør)

• Scientific sessions on fermentation, cell-free systems, sustainable agriculture, biomaterials, and more
• Poster session with award for best early career presentation
• Extensive networking and collaboration opportunities
• Participation fee: 4,445–7,125 DKK (shared accommodation options available)
  
  

Confirmed plenary speakers include international leaders in bioeconomy innovation—with more selected through an open call for abstracts.

Go to the conference website for for more information, registration, abstract submission, and applications for travel grants.

Deadlines:

• Conference registration: Deadline: 1 August 2025
• Abstract submission: Ongoing review until remaining presentation slots are filled
• Application for travel grants - Deadline: 30 May 2025
• Nomination for the GBA Award for Impact and Leadership in Bioeconomy 2025 – Deadline: 30 April 2025

We look forward to welcoming participants from across the globe to Denmark for a week of scientific exchange, strategic discussion, and collaboration.