All events of interest to members
Date: 2 June 2026 12-13:00 UK, online The third webinar in the EBIC Hub’s Engineering Biology in Action series is on ‘Enzyme Engineering for PFAS Remediation‘. Speakers include Dr Tao Lyu and Mahsa Baniasadi of Cranfield University. To register see HERE, or use the QR code:
Date:18 June 2026 12:00 Venue: Natural History Museum, London (or online) The Elemental Hub is hosting a lecture by Prof Elizabeth Watkin on 18 June 2026 at the Natural History Museum, London. The talk will explore how microbial biotechnology can transform biomining; and will highlight innovative bioleaching approaches, including the …
The EMISI Final Dissemination Webinar, which presents key findings and reflections from the Emissions Measurement to Improve Sanitation in Indonesia (EMISI) project, is now available on EBNet’s YouTube channel, by kind request of the EMISI Project team. EMISI activities involved extensive work on the direct empirical measurement of nitrous oxide …
Date and time: 19 March 2026, 11-12:00 UK The Better Water for All Network+ invites you to a webinar on Nature Based Solutions in Action: From water treatment to ecosystem services  The speakers are Dr Tao Lyu of Cranfield University and Dr Katherine Pond from the University of Surrey. Synopsis: …
Abstract deadline: 30 March 2026 Date and venue: 16-17 Sept 2026, Southampton The Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre (EBIC) is inviting abstract submissions for the second Early Career Researcher (ECR) conference, on Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions (EBES26). Topics include: Environmental biotechnology Wastewater and waste management Resource recovery Biocatalysis Bioengineering Fermentation …
Registration deadline: 25 March 2026 Date and venue: 20 May 2026, Cardiff The Microbial Interactions in Biofilms and Microbiomes conference is a one-day international event bringing together leading scientists and early-career researchers working on microbial ecology, biofilms, microbiomes, evolution and biotechnology. This event aims to explore how microorganisms interact, organise …
Date: 11 March 2026, 13-14:00 UK Venue: Online The EPSRC-funded Better Water for All Network+ is organising a Keynote Talk on Securing the UK’s Water Future. The speaker is Sam Underwood, Senior Engagement Manager – Major Projects, Southern Water and the event will be hosted by Dr Boulent Imam. This talk aligns …
Poster abstract deadline: 13 March 2026 Date: 15 April 2026 Venue: RSC Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA The Royal Society of Chemistry Biotechnology Group invites you to the Biotechnology for Sustainability: From Discovery to Deployment conference This one-day event aims to bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the …
Date: 16 March 2026 12-13:00 UK The Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre (EBIC) is hosting a live, interactive webinar on Biosurfactants for Oil Spill Response, with two leading experts in the field. Tony Gutierrez is Professor of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology at Heriot-Watt University, and Boyd McKew is Senior Lecturer in …
Date: 16 April 2026, 10-13:30 UK Venue:Â Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow This in-person event, hosted by IBioIC in collaboration with BE-ST, offers an opportunity to connect with researchers, innovators, manufacturers and construction-sector stakeholders who are developing or adopting bio-based materials. The session will explore current activity across …
Abstract deadline: 31 May 2026 Date: 2-5 Sept 2026 Venue: Rethymno, Greece The 5th International Conference on Sustainable Chemical and Environmental Engineering (SUSTENG 2026) is organized by the Design of Environmental Processes Laboratory of the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete. The Conference offers both in-person and online participation. For more …
Date: 26 Feb 2026 10:30-12:00 Venue: Online Contracts for Innovation is a competitive UK government programme that enables innovators to work directly with the public sector to develop new technologies and processes, providing funding for R&D and a route to market. This webinar is the first of a two-stage engagement …
Abstract deadline: 11 March 2026 Date and venue: 8-12 Sept 2026 Lisbon, Portugal, The 11th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry on Advancing Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future Future is organised by the IUPAC International Committee on Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ), NOVA University of …
Date: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 14-15:00 UK This webinar will provide a clear, accessible overview of intellectual property (IP), including key benefits, common pitfalls, and why IP awareness is valuable even at early research stages. The content is broad and relevant to anyone interested in sustainable bioproducts, innovation or research …
Abstract deadline: 17 April 2026 Date and venue: 9-11 Nov 2026 London For details and to register see here In 2026, the World Congress of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) will take place in the UK for the first time in 30 years. The event, hosted by the Chartered …
