I4BE - Ingredients for the Bioeconomy

Biotech4Food Final event in Thessaloniki (Greece)
2026-09-16
You are invited to the Biotech4Food final event!
The Biotech4Food project is reaching a key milestone with its final event. Launched in 2023, this European project aims to accelerate innovation and investment in new value chains at the crossroads of biotechnology and the agri-food industry, with a view to more sustainable, circular and competitive production.
To register, you need to join the I4BE community on the b2match platform
Agenda

09:00 – 09:30: Registration of participants & welcome coffee
09:30 – 10:00: Opening Session
10:10 – 10:50: Round table 1 “Sustainable Protein Innovation: Unlocking New Biotech Pathways”
10:55 – 11:35: Round table 2 “From Science to Health: Advancing Functional Nutraceuticals”
11:40 – 11:55: Coffee Break
12:00 – 12:40: Round table 3 “Innovative Ingredients and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems”
13:00 – 14:00: Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:15: Conference “Remaining Challenges for Sustainable Biotech in Food & Nutrition” Panel discussion, ATE cluster
15:15 – 15:45: Coffee break
15:30 – 16:30: B2B meetings + networking + poster sessions
16:30 – 16:45: Closing Session
16:45 – 18:30: Networking cocktail

See you on 16 September 2026 in the Regional Council conference room in Thessaloniki!
This event will be an opportunity to review the project’s progress, highlight the solutions developed by the European players involved and explore the prospects opened up by biotechnology applied to the agri-food industry: new ingredients, process optimisation, valorisation of co-products and secondary flows, and the transition to more responsible industrial models.
Designed as a highlight for sharing, networking and projection, the final Biotech4Food event will bring together companies, innovation stakeholders, researchers, clusters and public decision-makers around a common goal: to transform the project’s results into concrete opportunities for the European agri-food sectors.

SIAL 2026
2026-10-17 - 2026-10-21
The Biotech4Food team will participate in the SIAL 2026, a key event for discussing innovation and transitions in the agri-food sector. This is a great opportunity to present the project’s ambitions and strengthen ties with stakeholders involved in biotechnology applied to food.
Whether you work in retail, catering, manufacturing or the import trade, you’ll find a world inspiration, both in the aisles and at all the special events taking place during the five-day show.
Being at this show means gaining access to the heart of a business generator offering more than 60 years of expertise.
SIAL Paris is the world’s largest international meeting point for buyers and suppliers, your n°1 stop to do trade. Discover 7,500 exhibitors from 125 countries with more than 400,000 food products on display.
Meet and chat with the best international suppliers, stand out from your competitors with your chosen products, and negotiate your prices in person.
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Food Tech Congress
2026-11-04 - 2026-11-05
The Biotech4Food team will participate in the Food Tech Congress, a key event for discussing innovation and transitions in the agri-food sector. This is a great opportunity to present the project’s ambitions and strengthen ties with stakeholders involved in biotechnology applied to food.
Food Tech Congress is the leading food industry event in Europe, taking place in June, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. For two days, more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and agrifood companies come together to showcase technologies, explore trends, and spark partnerships shaping the future of food.
This global summit and exhibition is where startups pitch on stage, corporates unveil innovations, and investors discover the next big thing. From climate-smart agriculture and alternative proteins to AI-driven food systems, discussions go beyond theory—fueling real deals, real innovation, and a more sustainable future.
Food Tech Congress takes place in June, 2026 in one of Europe’s most dynamic food capitals: Barcelona, Spain. Get ready for a unique experience at the iconic Palau de Congressos de Barcelona — a hub of innovation that sets the stage for breakthrough ideas, partnerships, and the future of food tech.
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