Bioeconomy is of crucial importance for a sustainable, ressource-efficient and environmentally friendly economy. It is an important building block for creating a circular economy, reconciling social needs with environmental necessities.

The transformation of the status quo challenges us all. But where do we stand today? How are research findings being translated into practice? We would like to provide an answer to these questions at the 5th International Bioeconomy Congress in Baden-Württemberg.

We cordially invite you to join us!

                                                                                   Join us at the

                                                   5th International Bioeconomy Congress Baden-Württemberg

                                                                                  18-19 September 2024

                                                        Schwabenlandhalle, Guntram-Palm Platz 1, 70734 Fellbach.

                                                                         Event languages: German and English

The fifth edition of the biennial International Bioeconomy Congress is being organised this year by the University of Stuttgart. The congress is an important measure of Baden-Württemberg's "state strategy sustainable bioeconomy" and offers an exclusive platform for exchange between researchers, municipalities, innovative companies and interested users from the regional, national and international environment. The focus lies on application-related topics for the urban and industrial bioeconomy, but also on the connection to the rural environment, e.g.:

• Success stories – national and international examples for successful applications
• Legal and social framework conditions and challenges
• Municipalities as actors in the urban bioeconomy
• Closing material cycles by tapping secondary raw material sources
• Sustainable building and living
• Renewable materials for everyday products

Detailed information about the agenda will be published on this page soon.

The Bioeconomy Congress Baden-Württemberg not only offers a forum for exciting presentations and discussions, but also the opportunity to network and promote partnerships between research and industry. Secure your place now and be part of the pioneering event.

Present your innovative research, groundbreaking strategies, and forward-looking projects under the theme "From Research to Application: Let's shape the Future of Bioeconomy Together!"

We are seeking your ideas with a focus on application that demonstrate the potential of circular bioeconomy to contribute to the transformation into a sustainable and ressource efficient economic system.

Target groups:

• Scientists: Boost application of your research by presenting your advanced findings to an interdisciplinary audience. 
• Entrepreneurs: Show how circular bioeconomy is embedded in your company. Share your experiences and make valuable connections.
• Municipalities and regions: Present your activities as "local managers" to implement and integrate circular bioeconomy into the existing economic system and network with stakeholders.
• Networks: Use the opportunity to promote your initiative on the congress stage and meet like-minded actors.

Your ideas can be submitted in form of a brief abstract (max. 3000 characters) via our platform by July 15, 2024. Registration for the congress will be activated shortly.

Submission language: Submissions in both German and English are accepted. The congress will be supported by simultaneous translation software.

If you are still looking for suitable accommodation, we recommend the following hotels nearby.

We are looking forward to your participation!

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The Bioeconomy Congress Baden-Württemberg contributes as a joint measure of the Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and Energy Sector and the Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection, with conceptual support from the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, to the implementation of the State Strategy Sustainable Bioeconomy Baden-Württemberg.

Funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and Energy Sector, financed by state funds approved by the State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg.