The University of Aveiro recently hosted the second edition of the flagship conference of the Environmental Biotechnology Division of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB), focused on the role of biotechnology in achieving the goals of the European Green Deal. The event brought together over one hundred specialists from academia and industry, representing more than 20 countries from both within and outside Europe.
The local organisation was led by Joana Pereira, researcher at CESAM, and Sónia Ventura from CICECO, with the support of their respective research units. Reflecting on the event, Joana Pereira noted that “It was a pleasure to host at the University of Aveiro the second edition of the flagship conference of the Environmental Biotechnology Division of the European Federation of Biotechnology, which brought together over a hundred experts from academia and industry, from more than 20 European and non-European countries — many visiting the University for the first time.
In the aftermath, my colleague and friend Sónia Ventura and I, as local co-organisers with the support of our research units (CESAM and CICECO), have been deeply gratified by the excellent feedback we’ve received from participants and colleagues on the scientific committee, both regarding the high scientific quality of the event and the warm welcome provided by the University of Aveiro.”*
The scientific programme addressed key topics such as the circular bioeconomy, environmental bioengineering, sustainable bioprocesses, and policy integration. It also fostered discussions on biotechnology’s contribution to the ecological and industrial transformation envisioned in the scope of the European Green Deal.
Further information about the conference is available on the EFB website.