Midwest: The heart(land) of the global bioeconomy
From abundant feedstocks and worldclass R&I to a robust industrial base and skilled workforce, the U.S. Midwest will play a key role in the growth of the global bioeconomy. To…
Addressing infrastructure gaps to accelerate the scaleup of U.S. biomanufacturing
While the U.S. is a global leader in bioresearch and innovation, the country faces a critical shortage in domestic pilot and intermediate-scale industrial biomanufacturing infrastructure, leading companies to look overseas…
Automation as a growth engine: Scaling bio-innovation from pilot to production
In today’s fast-moving bioeconomy, speed, scalability, and reliability are key to turning breakthroughs into impact. This session shows how industrial and digital automation accelerate innovation, enabling pilot facilities to scale…
Commercializing sustainable furan bio-based materials
This presentation explores cutting edge advancements in the commercialization of bio-based furan materials, focusing on 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and its derivative, 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA). We will highlight FDCA’s versatile applications in…
Unlocking the manufacturing power of biology: AI for engineering living factories
Biomanufacturing holds a $30T opportunity to reimagine supply chains across industries. Yet promising breakthroughs often fail when scaled to commercial production, driving up costs and delaying the market entry of…
Charting the future of biotechnology: An action plan for American security and prosperity
In 2022, Congress charged the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) with developing recommendations to advance U.S. leadership in biotechnology for national security and economic resilience. In April 2025,…
Supplier partnerships in U.S. biomanufacturing
Cargill and other industry suppliers play an integral role in supporting the scaleup and commercialization of U.S. biomanufacturing facilitated through over the fence partnerships. This session will provide insight into…
From bottleneck to breakthrough: continuous fermentation and predictive modeling in action
Outdated manufacturing processes are undermining commercial viability for bio-based products. Pow.Bio’s novel continuous fermentation system delivers higher volumetric productivity, while providing 5-10x more actionable data for rapid ML-enabled process optimization.…
How real-world expertise enables the next generation of bio innovation from idea to success
As successful developers of multiple novel technologies, the Fluid Quip Technologies team knows what it takes to go from brilliant ideas to full scale technical facilities. Learn how our team…
The route to successful scaleup in industrial biotechnology
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) is Europe’s leading pilot facility in the development, scaleup and demonstration manufacturing of bio-based processes and products. With more than 15 years of experience,…
The journey to carbon neutrality: From responsibility to strategic differentiation
Zemea® Propanediol is a 100% plant-based, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based glycols. Zemea® can significantly help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Its production process is powered by…
From tax incentives to market access: Unlocking climate-smart acres for the chemical sector
This keynote panel explores the expansion potential for U.S. bioethanol into the global chemical sector, leveraging incentives under Section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act. As chemical companies pursue net-zero…