The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) in partnership with the BioBased and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA), holds its 12th Annual Conference in Glasgow on 10 and 11 March 2026.

The conference will bring together over 400 biobased industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and supporting organisations to hear talks, case studies, and panel sessions and to take part in networking activities and workshops.

Visit the exhibition, innovation zone, and posters zone, take part in extensive informal networking opportunities and 1-1 partnering, and join an all-welcome civic reception at Glasgow City Chambers.

Conference attendees are made up of predominantly C-suite or senior level industry representatives from both large, established companies and emerging and start-up enterprises, as well as senior academics, researchers in industry or academia, students and recent graduates, investors, and policy makers. The conference focuses on delivering tangible benefits for attendees, including cultivating strategic partnerships, facilitating new connections and collaborations, providing examples of best practice, understanding, and feeding back on, regulations, and supporting effective communication.

The theme of this year’s conference is BioSolutions for Tomorrow’s World. Fast paced sessions will explore topics ranging from bio-similars in manufacturing to food innovation and the role of biotechnology in restoring natural environments. We’ll look into key issues such as the extent to which bio-based products can replace fossil, and factors influencing the adoption of alternative proteins, while fireside chats and panel sessions will delve into issues in depth. Sponsored workshops on Day 2 will give hosts and delegates an opportunity to discuss issues in-depth in an interactive and outcome-driven setting, and informal networking and 1-1 partnering throughout will give delegates opportunities to meet key contacts and build new connections.