The International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy (IFIB) 2026 will take place in Rome, Italy, from October 1–2, 2026 at the iconic WeGil venue. This annual global forum serves as a primary meeting point for international stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators dedicated to scaling up a sustainable economy powered by renewable biological resources.

Organized by the Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster SPRING, Innovhub-SSI, and Lazio Innova, IFIB 2026 turns the Eternal City into the world capital of bio-based innovation.

Key Tracks & Focus Areas

The conference features high-level presentations and dynamic roundtables focused on commercializing innovative technologies and strengthening value chains. Main topics include:

• Bio-based Materials: Next-generation polymers, chemicals, and advanced biomaterials.
• Agrofood Value Chains: Sustainable food systems and biotech agricultural solutions.
• Bioenergy & Transition: Low-carbon industrial solutions and advanced biofuels.
• Organic Waste Valorization: Circular strategies transforming waste into high-value products.
• European Bioeconomy Policies: Aligning global strategies with evolving EU regulatory updates.

Unparalleled B2B Matchmaking

Beyond the core panels, IFIB offers a robust Matchmaking Program powered by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The forum hosts five dedicated sessions of pre-arranged bilateral meetings. These sessions explicitly bridge the gap between academia, industry, and capital, allowing participants to:

• Secure cross-border research partnerships.
• Pitch projects to international venture capital investors.
• Negotiate technology licensing and joint venture agreements.

Attendance & Registration Details

The event routinely draws over 200 global delegates from approximately 25 countries, providing North American organizations with direct access to the Euro-Mediterranean market.

• Who attends: Startups, Fortune 500 chemical/agri-food companies, research centers, and global investment funds.
• Pricing structure: Tiered passes are available for both academia/VSEs (€150 / ~$165) and corporate industrial delegates (€270 / ~$295), with discounts applied for SPRING members.
• Matchmaking access: Included free of charge for all fully registered and confirmed conference attendees.

Secure your pass or submit a poster abstract directly through the official portal at ifib.bio.