European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology - esib 2026

The European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology (esib), organized by acib GmbH, is a well-established networking platform event for the community of industrial biotechnology. esib 2026 is held together with the International Conference on Metabolic and Protein Engineering for Biosynthesis (MaPEB) and unites the leading representatives of industry, academia and politics in Graz, Austria from 10th – 13th November 2026. In addition to an exciting program focusing on “Circular Bioeconomy” and “AI and Biopharmaceutical Production,” this year’s event will once again feature numerous satellite events (workshops by bisy GmbH, a site visit to ZETA) and networking opportunities, such as the matchmaking event organized by EEN. 

The conference will take place in Graz from 10th to 13th November 2026 and will focus on

• Circular bioeconomy and biotech for environment
• AI and biopharmaceutical production
• Creating value in biotechnology
• Get to know the biotech networks

We are looking forward to the key note lectures from our confirmed speakers about Trends in Circular Bioeconomy (Jens Nielsen – Chalmers University, Sarah Hickingbottom – Futurebridge, Michael Köpke – Lanzatech) and Trends in AI & Biopharmaceutical Production (Richard Braatz – MIT, Patricia Wildberger – Takeda, Michelangelo Canzoneri – Merck).

What is going on in biotechnology on a global level? What do we learn from newest project developments, how to interact in international networks? And how to create value from biotechnological innovations? 

Find the full program here: www.esib.at