Category: <span>Event</span>

BBSRC Sparking Innovation conference 2026 – pre-announcement

In April 2026, BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation conference will return for its fourth consecutive year. The event will be held in Leicester, with registration opening in January. The conference will include dedicated panel sessions discussing a range of topics: commercialisation: from lab to the market building sustainable models for translation What …

13th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management

Abstract deadline: 31 Dec 2025 Date and venue: 24-27 June 2026, Kos, Greece The 13th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management is open for in-person and online participation. Topics include: Anaerobic Digestion Biotechnology & Biorefineries, Symbiosis & Circular Economy Recycling & Resources Recovery The conference is preceded by two …

AD & Bioresources Natcon – highlights

Angela Bywater from the Global Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts (GCSB), who is also our former EBNet Network Co-Manager and a pillar of the AD WG, reports on some highlights of ADBA‘s recent National Conference: “With a packed house and a long waiting list, the 2025 ADBA National Conference had a buzz …

IBIC Impact Acceleration Funding Webinar & Panel Discussion

Date: Thur 29 Jan 2026, 12-13:00 UK The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) is a ÂŁ5 million EPSRC place-based initiative that brings together north-west England’s industrial biotechnology community to accelerate knowledge exchange, skills development, and innovation.  IBIC is led by Prof Aline Miller at the University of Manchester’s Institute of …

Nature-Based Solutions for Biosolids Management – Webinar

Date: 12 Jan 20266, 18-19:30 UK This technical session explores the potential of Sludge Drying Reed Beds (SDRBs) as a nature-based, sustainable alternative for biosolid management within wastewater treatment facilities. Drawing on a case study, lifecycle assessments, and design criteria, the session will evaluate how SDRBs can reduce operational costs …

Final REGATEC conference – call for posters

The 12th and final International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology REGATEC 2026 will take place from 19-20 May 2026 in Lund, Sweden.  The conference is open for both in-person and online participation. The conference is directly relevant to several EBNet working Groups, including AD, AF, BES and PISA, and …

Joint BES webinar cancellation – Phycoclub message

Phycoclub has posted the following message on the cancellation of the joint BES Webinar:  watch out for further updates via EBNet and Phycoclub. “Dear Phycoclub members, We wanted to let you know that, due to some unexpected circumstances, we have to cancel tomorrow’s session on the 12th of December. If …

Biochar WG at AMIGO-Biochar Symposium

Strong representation from the EBNet Biochar WG at last week’s Biochar Symposium at Teeside University, hosted by Dr Tannaz Pak. There were talks by Prof Frederic Coulon on Reviving bioremediation options and sustainability: Microbial enhanced biochar opportunities;  Prof Tony Gutierrez on Biochar for the microbial-enhanced remediation of contaminated soil; and …

Next BES webinar coming soon – and latest video now available!

The next webinar in the current series is a joint event with PhycoClub, with Presenter Dr Marin Sawa of Newcastle University and ECR Chair Dr Gabriele Frascaroli.  The webinar will take place on Fri 12 Dec 2025 at 10:30-11:30 UK:  for more details scan the QR code below, or see …

Horizon Europe ERA 2026 – info and online brokerage events

Dates: 11 and 17 Dec 2025, online On 11 Dec 2025 an online European Commission Info Day will present the topics in the Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA) Work Programme 2026-2027.  Call types will include both Coordination & Support and Research & Innovation actions. On 17 …