Advances in  Industrial Biotechnology: From metabolic design to biomanufacturing -  Bridging scales and data Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), Bielefeld University, Germany September 28 – 30, 2026

The Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) of Bielefeld University cordially invites you to attend the 15th International CeBiTec Research Conference entitled "Advances in Biotechnology: From metabolic design to biomanufacturing - Bridging scales and data". The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University from September 28^th to 30^th, 2026. 

Program (coming soon)

Chairs: Katrin Rosenthal & Johann Kufs

Co-Chairs: Till Tiso & Volker F. Wendisch

Invited Speakers

Anna-Lena Heins (TUHH, Hamburg, DE)

Charles Moore (Novartis, Basel, CH)

Pierre Stallforth (Leibnitz:HKI, Jena, DE)

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The 15th International CeBiTec Research Conference "From metabolic design to biomanufacturing: Bridging scales and data" brings together the fields of metabolic engineering, bioprocess development, data‑driven biocatalysis, and application‑oriented bioproduction. Rather than aiming to cover every aspect of these broad research areas, the event focuses on fostering targeted exchange at their interfaces.

The scientific program is structured around four thematic sessions:

1. Metabolic engineering for natural product biosynthesis
2. Bridging scales in bioprocess development
3. Data-driven biocatalysis
4. From lab to impact – Industrial perspective

This conference provides a collaborative setting for leading scientists and early‑career researchers to discuss cutting‑edge progress in designing metabolic pathways, integrating multi‑scale process data, and applying biocatalysis in industrial contexts. The program will feature invited plenary lectures, short oral presentations, and poster sessions.

You are cordially invited to attend the conference. You also may actively participate by presenting your work in poster sessions or as a short oral presentation. The conference flyer can be found HERE.

We look forward very much to welcoming you to Bielefeld!

Katrin Rosenthal & Johann Kufs

Program overview (coming soon)

Registration

Please register to the conference by using the ONLINE REGISTRATION.

Submission of Abstracts

Please submit your poster or short oral presentation abstract by using the online registration above. Please follow the abstract template specification provided HERE. Only PDF files can be uploaded. Deadline: June 30^th 2026

Registration fee

The registration fee covers the conference materials, snacks, coffee and lunch as well as the conference dinner on Sept. 29^th, 2026.

Please follow the payment details provided by the ONLINE REGISTRATION process.

Accommodation

You can find hotels for your accommodation HERE.

Conference venue

The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF)of Bielefeld University, Methoden 1, 33615 Bielefeld.

Detailed information on how to travel to Bielefeld and the ZiF can be found HERE.

Further Information

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Acknowledgement

The 15^th International Bielefeld-CeBiTec Research Conference is jointly organised by CeBiTec, Bielefeld University and the GFT e.V. (Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Forschungs- und Technologietransfers in der Universität Bielefeld e.V.).