A3 SCOTLAND 2024. TRANSITION TO DIGITAL – FIT FOR THE FUTURE
Sep
18
to 19 Sep

A3 SCOTLAND 2024. TRANSITION TO DIGITAL – FIT FOR THE FUTURE

This not-for-profit two-day conference for the Animal Health, Agritech and Aquaculture (AAA) sectors and will attract attendees from all over the world and include plenaries, breakouts, investor panel and start up pitching, as well as sessions on funding, international showcase, skills and emerging solutions in AI, robotics, and sensors.

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World Bio Markets
Jun
26
to 27 Jun

World Bio Markets

On 26-27 June in The Hague, the World Bio Markets conference will connect over 450 bioeconomy leaders with a two-day programme of pre-arranged 1-2-1 commercial meetings, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy.

The event connects and generates deal flow between bio-developers and producers, global brands and buyers, investors and financiers, and community enablers and suppliers.

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Seagriculture
Jun
18
to 20 Jun

Seagriculture

The theme of Seagriculture EU 2024, Bridging Continents, transcends borders and oceans to unite seaweed enthusiasts from diverse corners of the world. We'll delve deep into the global landscape of seaweed cultivation, harvesting, and innovation, learning from the unique experiences and perspectives of experts and enthusiasts from various countries and continents. Get ready to build connections, share insights, and uncover the potential of seaweed on a global scale. Seagriculture EU 2024 is where the world of seaweed meets, exchanges, and thrives.

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Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing
Jun
4
to 6 Jun

Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing

This 3-day course consists of 6 lectures, enhanced with practical demonstrations using bench-scale, pilot-scale, and single-use bioreactors. In particular, attendees will gain hands-on fermentation experience using a 30L-scale, stainless steel, stirred tank bioreactor. The course includes the set-up, steam sterilisation in place (SIP), inoculation, monitoring and harvest of a 30L yeast fermentation. 

On completion of the course, the attendees will be presented with a ‘Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing’ issued by IBioIC. 

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Biotechnology Applications in Water and Wastewater Management
May
23
10:00 am10:00
BCB

Biotechnology Applications in Water and Wastewater Management

In this session, Scottish Water Horizons will highlight the extensive capabilities, equipment and expertise available at their Development Centres in Gorthleck and Bo’ness. They will also provide detailed information about an exciting voucher scheme they’re currently running which offers SMEs working in this space a 50% discount to test, develop and refine their innovations at one of these sites.

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ADBA Scottish Conference
May
23
9:00 am09:00

ADBA Scottish Conference

For those in those industries who are interested in AD, want to find out more about it, ADBA will outline why and how you can make it part of your organisation’s sustainability plans,. This event will platform sessions that provide practical advice from legislators, regulators and similar organisations that have been there, done it and can share their journey with you. 

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Synthetic & Engineering Biology British Swiss Summit
May
22
to 23 May

Synthetic & Engineering Biology British Swiss Summit

Bringing together small and large organisations as well as academics and thought leaders from the UK and Switzerland, the summit will discuss how to drive synthetic & engineering biology forward across both healthcare and the environment, the challenges faced, and how we can influence policy development to ensure that we are enabling the innovation required and supporting technology transfer to build successful companies. 

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ChemUK 2024
May
15
to 16 May

ChemUK 2024

CHEMUK is now established as the UK’s largest annual Chemical, Laboratory & Process Industries Supply Chain Expo & Speaker Programme. The event will run in one giant hall and showcase over 500 specialist exhibitors across four show zones: the Chemicals Supply Show zone; the Chemical Management Show zone, the Process & Chemical Engineering Show zone, and the Chemical Laboratory Show zone. The CHEMUK 2-day speaker programme will host some 100+ expert speakers discussing the big challenges and opportunities affecting the UK’s chemical and chemical product industries.

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The Global Synthetic Biology Conference
May
6
to 9 May

The Global Synthetic Biology Conference

Join SynBioBeta for an unparalleled four-day summit delving into synthetic biology. Explore why the costs of reading, writing, and editing DNA plummet while speed and accessibility soar. Gain insights into cutting-edge medical advancements such as cell therapies, vaccines, and living medicines. Discover how companies harness biology to produce bio-based jet fuel, textiles, concrete, and other chemicals and materials. Engage with trailblazing entrepreneurs crafting innovative foods, crops, and fragrances. Join us to see the potential applications of these technologies in shaping sustainable manufacturing ecosystems.

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Multiparameter Sensors and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Sensor Pills for Shake Flasks: Removing Black Boxes for Improved Bioprocess Development
Apr
24
3:00 pm15:00

Multiparameter Sensors and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Sensor Pills for Shake Flasks: Removing Black Boxes for Improved Bioprocess Development

Shake flasks are one of the most frequently used bioprocessing vessels. Especially in strain and bioprocess development for screening applications they offer a cost-effective way to achieve the necessary throughputs. However, shake flasks differ significantly from benchtop bioreactors in their design, operation, and size and present black boxes due to a lack of compatible sensor technology.

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The Carbon Recycling Network – Fourth Annual Conference
Mar
25
to 27 Mar

The Carbon Recycling Network – Fourth Annual Conference

Hosted by The Carbon Recycling Network (BBSRC-NIBB), this FREE, three-day* conference will bring together academic and industrial partners to identify and address key challenges in this area of Carbon Recycling. The programme will include talks from invited speakers from academia and industry, as well as from selected submitted abstracts.

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Towards Textile Circularity
Mar
13
9:30 am09:30

Towards Textile Circularity

This invitation-only networking session delivered by the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder is dedicated to sharing knowledge and building connections between the biotechnology and textile industry communities. At its heart is the Generation of Waste creative installation, first exhibited as part of Cop26, which dramatically illustrates the challenges (and opportunities) presented at each stage of the textiles value chain.

A Bioeconomy Week Scotland 2024 event.

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IBioIC's 10th Anniversary Conference
Mar
13
to 14 Mar

IBioIC's 10th Anniversary Conference

IBioIC’s 10th Anniversary Conference took inspiration from the idea of transformation. The conference reflected on the transformation of the IB sphere over the past ten years, celebrated key success stories, and took a look forward to explore new trends, sectors, and technologies and assess the skills landscape and future skills needs. Workshops delved into key topics while the new Innovation Zone extended the ever-popular exhibition area to showcase up and coming innovators.

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Investor Pitching Session
Mar
12
10:00 am10:00

Investor Pitching Session

This closed event is an opportunity for the Biotech Innovators cohort to pitch to investors. The event follows three months of pitch training delivered by Maryanne Johnston, which involved two full day workshops, plus one practice session in the space where the live pitching session will be held.

The live pitching session will see representatives from each company deliver their 5 minute pitch to the panel of investors.

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IP Bio Clinic
Mar
12
9:00 am09:00

IP Bio Clinic

Lawrie are offering IBioIC members and conference attendees the opportunity to book a free 45 minute slot on Tuesday 12 March with a Lawrie IP Attorney to confidentially discuss an IP issue or challenge. Book a F2F session at the company’s central Glasgow office, or via Teams. Companies will receive clear and concise guidance to help them best use their valuable intellectual property to grow their businesses.

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Making the most of bioresources: Scotland's fish & seafood supply chain
Mar
11
3:00 pm15:00

Making the most of bioresources: Scotland's fish & seafood supply chain

This webinar explores how better coordination and collaboration along the fish supply chain and with innovators can lead to a more profitable and sustainable use of material flows. The webinar will provide an opportunity to learn about social and technical innovations against loss and waste in the fish and seafood supply chain and ask question to the expert panellists during Q&A at the end of the session. Our aim is to bring business, research and policy stakeholders that have an interest in fully utilising Scotland’s bioresources to exchange ideas and perspective and to create future collaborations.

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Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing
Mar
5
to 7 Mar

Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing

This 3-day course consists of 6 lectures, enhanced with practical demonstrations using bench-scale, pilot-scale, and single-use bioreactors. In particular, attendees will gain hands-on fermentation experience using a 30L-scale, stainless steel, stirred tank bioreactor. The course includes the set-up, steam sterilisation in place (SIP), inoculation, monitoring and harvest of a 30L yeast fermentation. 

On completion of the course, the attendees will be presented with a ‘Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing’ issued by IBioIC. 

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Decarb Connect UK
Feb
27
to 29 Feb

Decarb Connect UK

Taking place 27-29 February 2024 at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester, join 200+ attendees who will be engaging with the experts actively shaping industrial decarbonisation clusters, crafting comprehensive CO2 management business plans, spearheading plant-based initiatives and devising innovative funding mechanisms.

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