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09/23/2026 - 09/24/2026 | Leipzig
About the conference
The DBFZ, together with 50 renowned scientists from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Norway – representing 39 research and higher education institutions working on bioenergy and biobased products – will host the 9th Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY AND BIOBASED PRODUCTS. The event will take place on 23-24 September 2026 at the DBFZ in Leipzig. In spring, a Call for Abstracts & Posters will be launched, inviting interested early-career researchers to contribute.
BACKGROUND
Since its inception in 2018, the Doctoral Colloquium on Bioenergy and Biobased Products has developed into an international platform for early-career researchers covering the entire value chain of bioenergy and biobased products. Reflecting political, economic and scientific developments, the colloquium has continuously expanded its scope, most recently including biotechnology and bioeconomy research. Biomass, as the only renewable carbon source, plays a key role in sustainable energy carriers, materials and products. As a limited resource, its efficient use requires innovative concepts such as cascading use and system integration. The colloquium promotes scientific exchange and networking among doctoral researchers presenting their latest work.
The 9th Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY and BIOBASED PRODUCTS will take place on 23-24 September 2026 in Leipzig and is organised under the scientific coordination of Prof Dr Michal Nelles and Dr Elena Angelova (DBFZ). Contributions for oral and poster presentations are curated by the Programme Committee and supported by a Scientific Advisory Board comprising 50 scientists from 39 institutions in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Norway.
TARGET GROUP
The Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY and BIOBASED PRODUCTS offers you as a young student pursuing your PhD in this field an opportunity to present your work and enter into a professional discussion and exchange. You are welcome at all stages of your dissertation and work. You have the chance to present your scientific approach, methods and results in form of an oral presentation or a poster. As a knowledge and decision-maker of tomorrow you can share knowledge, discuss research gaps and meet colleagues and experienced supervisors.
TOPICS
The Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY and BIOBASED PRODUCTS addresses all components of the biomass conversion chain, from the feedstock via conversion technologies up to the resulting products and services. It also addresses overarching aspects e.g. of economics, environment or social questions and includes work on system analysis and system integration. Work on biological principles and knowledge round off the topic. Contributions can be made in the following five main research areas:
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE BASE
BIOENERGY SYSTEM ANALYSIS (INCL. TECHNICAL INTEGRATION)
THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION
BIOCHEMICAL CONVERSION & BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOREFINERIES, BIOECONOMY & BIOFUELS
SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES ON BIOENERGY AND BIOBASED PRODUCTS
Information on participating / attending:
Date:
09/23/2026 - 09/24/2026
Registration deadline:
09/16/2026
Event venue:
Torgauer Str. 116
04347 Leipzig
Sachsen
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars, Students
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Biology, Economics / business administration, Environment / ecology
Types of events:
Conference / symposium / (annual) conference, Presentation / colloquium / lecture, Seminar / workshop / discussion
Entry:
06/16/2026
Sender/author:
Katja Lucke
Department:
Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event81753
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