Events

12 June 2025 • , 9 – 12:15 AM • Graz, Austria

Symposium: H₂-driven Biotechnology

On June 12, 2025, Graz University of Technology will host the international symposium “H2-driven Biotechnology”. The event will highlight recent scientific and technological advances in the use of hydrogen in biotechnology – ranging from fundamental research to industrial applications. Leading experts from academia and industry will present initiatives such as CIRCULH2 and ROBUSTOO, discuss hydrogen-driven cofactor regeneration, and share insights into biocatalytic processes at companies like AstraZeneca and HydRegen. The symposium will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM at Petersgasse 14, TU Graz, Austria.

For detailed information please download our program (PDF)

1-4 July 2025 • Graz, Austria

17th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology

The 17th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology (BAGECO), in conjunction with the 11th Theodor Escherich Symposium, will take place from July 1 to 4, 2025, in Graz, Austria. The symposium will focus on recent advancements in bacterial genetics and ecology, providing a platform for researchers to share insights and foster collaborations. The abstract submission deadline has been extended to March 14, 2025.

9-12 November 2025 • Munich, Germany

International Symposium and Exhibition on the Purification of Proteins, Peptides and Polynucleotides (ISPPP)

The International Symposium and Exhibition on the Purification of Proteins, Peptides and Polynucleotides (ISPPP) cordially invites you to participate in the 44th edition in November 2025, at the Garching campus of Technical University of Munich near Munich, Germany. Over forty years after the first meeting in Washington DC, USA, the ISPPP remains a leading scientific event fostering innovation and advancements across all areas of bioseparation – from analytical techniques to bioprocess operations.

May 20, 2025 • Graz, Austria

Biotechnology in Food & Feed

Let’s discuss where biotechnological approaches are suitable for a sustainable food and/or feed production. Our program combines insightful presentations from leading companies and innovative startups, a keynote address focusing on advances in feed biotechnology, and cutting-edge scientific talks.

Ethics & AI in Biotechnology

Speakers:
Mag. Lukas Madl (innovethic)
Dr. Christian Gruber (innophore, acib, University of Graz)

Contact:
Nico Lingg

Overview

In the upcoming webinar “Ethics & AI in Biotechnology”, we will delve into one of the most pressing questions in modern research: How can we ensure that technological breakthroughs, particularly in artificial intelligence and biotechnology, are guided by ethical responsibility?

Topics

Lukas Madl, founder and CEO of innovethic, explains why it is so important to integrate ethics into research, especially in disruptive fields such as AI and biotechnology. He will also highlight how innovations from research can be ethically aligned.

Christian Gruber, founder and CEO of innophore & scientist at acib & University of Graz focuses on the use of AI-generated synthetic data in biotechnological research. While this data can boost innovation by improving privacy, addressing data scarcity, and minimizing bias, it also introduces risks—such as hidden biases, unclear data origins, and dual-use concerns. Together, we’ll examine how ethical frameworks, transparency, and strong governance can help navigate this complex landscape.

Past Webinars

Webinar Series: Modeling and Simulation in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
First Webinar: Mechanistic and Hybrid Modeling in Downstream Processing

Webinar Series: Modeling and Simulation in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
Second Webinar: Metabolic modeling in microbial and mammalian cells

Webinar Series: Modeling and Simulation in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
Third Webinar: Sustainability in Bioprocessing