On 14 May 2025 join BioGov.net project in Brussels for the Final Event “Growing Together: Art, Inclusion & Green Skills”, where the key results focused on capacity building, governance, and skills development for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy will be presented to the community in bioeconomy education and relevant policy makers.

Date: 14th of May, 2025
Time: 14h30 to 17h30
Venue: Comet Louise Brussels, Belgium – Pl. Stéphanie 20, 1050 Bruxelles, Bélgica

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Over the past two years, BioGov.net has collaborated across eight European countries, engaging diverse stakeholders to identify local needs and co-create solutions that enable regions to lead in the transition toward a greener, more inclusive bioeconomy.
This final event brings together policymakers, educators, researchers, and bioeconomy practitioners to explore how the project’s outcomes and tools can support regional strategies and capacity building across Europe.

Dive into insights that shape regional and EU bioeconomy strategies during the Policy & Education Recommendations session, followed by two interactive moments: the Designing a Bio-Based Education Programme session and the Art Meets Bioeconomy session—a unique sensory experience blending creativity and sustainability.

Don’t miss our Exhibition Corner, showcasing standout project results and innovative, even disruptive, bio-based products!

Next 10 April 2025, GenB and BioBeo will hoste their Final Event in Brussels, where they will explore how education and policy can drive the transition towards a sustainable and circular bioeconomy.

This event, titled “Bridging generations: Education and Policy to shape a sustainable future” will showcase the results, educational models and tools developed by the GenB and BioBeo in the past two years, as well as good practices and recommendations for key EU funded projects and experts in bioeconomy education.

Why should you attend?

• Gain insights into the future of bioeconomy education
• Explore actionable policy recommendations
• Connect with experts and stakeholders
• Participate in an immersive, hands-on bioeconomy experience!

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Youth Voices Driving the Future of Bioeconomy: GenB Project’s Debate Series Empowers Young Leaders!

The bioeconomy is growing increasingly vital for a sustainable future, unlocking innovative solutions from scientists, policymakers, businesses, and communities working together. With the bioeconomy offering cleaner, sustainable lifestyles, today’s youth are essential to drive this progress. However, young people are often left out of decision-making processes that will impact their futures.

The GenB project is working to change this by launching a new series of debates aimed at amplifying youth voices in bioeconomy policies. These discussions are designed to create a collaborative space where young people can express their ideas, propose solutions, and envision a future led by their generation’s dedication to sustainability.

Join us and make your voice heard! Register now! 

More information here.

Debate #1: Bioeconomy education and training to develop the skills of the future

4 November 2024
14.00 – 16:00 CET

GenB Youth Debate #1 dives into how bioeconomy education can shape your future, with new skills and career paths that help build a sustainable world. Learn how we can teach the next generation to live in balance with nature and explore exciting, innovative careers using bio-based resources.

Debate #2: Communicating the sustainability vision with the bioeconomy

11 November 2024
14.00 – 16:00 CET

GenB Youth Debate #2 aims to discover how young influencers are using social media, events, and podcasts to advocate for the bioeconomy and inspire change and explore how arts and culture are sparking youth passion for a more sustainable world, using bio-based materials to create, express, and connect.

Bio-Plastics Europe is organising the Scientific Colloquium on “Bio-based Plastics: Exploring Perspectives, Risks, and Solutions“, which will take place on September 20-21, 2023, at the Alfred Wegner Institute in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Unite with experts, researchers, and industry leaders to delve into the latest advancements, applications, and future prospects of bio-based plastics. Experience captivating presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration, ignite knowledge-sharing, and inspire collective action towards building a sustainable and circular economy. Seize this opportunity to explore the perspectives for bio-based plastics. Secure your spot today to witness this event! Hurry, as spots are limited!

Stay tuned for updates on the agenda, keynote speakers, and presentations. Together, let’s explore the possibilities of biobased plastics and a sustainable economy.

Don’t miss out on this transformative journey. Register now and join!

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Call for Posters and Speakers

Are you a researcher or industry professional with knowledge about bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics? Share your expertise by becoming a speaker at the scientific colloquium!

Simply submit an abstract of your presentation by sending it to caterina.baars@haw-hamburg.de.
The deadline for the submission of abstracts is the 1st of August. Please do not exceed a maximum of 300 words and 6 keywords.

Additionally, if you have noteworthy projects, case studies, or exciting initiatives that you’d like to present in a visual format, we welcome you to bring a poster for display during the colloquium.
Join us as a presenter or poster exhibitor and be part of bio-based plastics developments.

Do not forget by contributing to this event you can also have your work published in the Springer book “Innovative Approaches to Handle Plastic Waste and Foster Bio-based Plastics Production”. If this is of your interest, we will consider the abstract you send and invite you for a full paper submission.