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Plenary Session
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Political Welcome Address H.E. Anja Karliczek, Minister of Education and Research, Germany
Emerging Trends in Bioeconomy Policies Christian Patermann, International Bioeconomy Advisor
Biosphere and the Global Crises of Unsustainable Resource Utilization John Schramski, Professor, University of Georgia
Role of Bio-Innovation and Biodiversity for Africa H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former President, Mauritius
Tropical Agriculture and Rural Development in the Emerging Bioeconomy Mauricio Lopes, President, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)
Frugal Innovation: A Catalyst for a Conscious Bioeconomy Navi Radjou, Author and Strategist
Building the Bioeconomy Rob Carlson, Managing Director, Bioeconomy Capital
Political Address H.E. Julia Klöckner, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Germany
Welcome Address Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Strengthening the Climate Agreement and Energy Security Frank Rijsberman, Director-General, Global Green Growth Institute
Science and Technology Policy & Regulation for an Expanding Bioeconomy Mary Maxon, Associate Laboratory Director for Biosciences, Berkley Lab
Strengthening Trade and Investment Agreements for Inclusive Development with Bioeconomy Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute
Reporting from Workshop Tracks Derrick Williams, Fabio Fava, Johannes Vogel, Ben Durham
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Workshops
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Bioeconomy of World Regions - Africa
- Jan Börner, Introduction to the STRIVE Programme
- Julius Ecuru, Fostering a Bioeconomy in Africa
- Diuto Esiobu, Harnessing Africa’s Expansive Bioresource for the Bioeconomy
- Jan Janosch Förster, Bioeconomy strategies of the World: Transformative Pathways and Conflicting Goals
- Kassahun Tesfaye, The Emerging Opportunities and Challenges of Fostering Bioeconomic Development in Africa
- Angelo Riccaboni, The PRIMA Partnership in the Mediterranean
- Peggy Oti Boateng, Opportunity for Bioeconomy in Africa
Industry - What Works and Why - Successful Implementations of Industrial Bioeconomy
- Carsten Sieden, Industrial Bioeconomy - Examples of the Chemical Industry
- Erwin Lepoudre, Marketing of Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer PHBH as a Solution to Plastic Waste Issues
- Karl-Heinz Maurer, Biobased Manufacturing - The IWBio
- Matthias Braun, Enabling a Successful Transition to Bio-based Industry
- Yoshihiro Fujimori, Biochemical Busines of Mitsubishi
- Yoshiyuki Fujishima, Bioeconomy related Activities in Japan
Innovation and Environment – Biodiversity for a Thriving Bioeconomy
- Volker Sieber, Biodiversity for a Sustainable and Thriving Bioeconomy
- Simon Elsässer, Biodiversity and the Future of Global Health
- Shamsun Khan, Biomedicine Prospecting
- Maria Beatriz Martins Costa, Presentation
- Johannes Vogel and Thomas von Rintelen, Biodiversity for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
- Ismael Nobre, Making Research Matter for Nature Protection
Policy – Measuring and Monitoring the Bioeconomy
- Andrea Camia, Tools to Improve Measuring and Monitoring
- Danielle Torres, Science and Research to Enhance international Cooperation
- Stefan Bringezu, Measures of Assessing Good Governance in the Bioeconomy
Bioeconomy of World Regions – Europe and North America
- Barna Kovacs, BIOEAST Initiative
- David Babson, Bioenergy, the Bioeconomy and Climate Change
- Erika Van Neste, Bioeconomy in Canada and the IBF
- Waldemar Kütt, EU Bioeconomy Strategy
Industry (1) - Bioeconomy Financing – Bringing Innovation to Market
- Philippe Mengal, Bioeconomy Financing and the BBI
- Martin Langer, Bioeconomy and the Capital Market
Industry (2) - Bioenergy and Biorefineries: Innovations and Futures
- Ulrich Schurr, Introduction
- Andreas Schmid, (Photo)autotrophic Biocatalysts Broaden the Scope of Biorefineries
- Joern Viell, Perspective on Integrated Processing Efficiency of Biorefineries
- Moritz Leschinsky, Fractionation of Biomass – an Essential Step in a Biorefinery Process
- Paul Colonna, Presentation
- Steve Csonka, Bioenergy - an Aviation Perspective
Innovation and Environment - Blue Growth: Seizing New Opportunities for a Sustainable Future
- Alit Fasce, Aquaculture
- Efthalia Arvaniti, Demonstrating Mussel Farming in the Baltic Sea
- Guy Viel, Understanding Marine Biotechnology and its Value Chain
- Hordur G. Kristinsson, Disruptive Trends in the Bioeconomy - From "Waste" to Value
- Margareth Øverland, Technology & Nutrition
- Ólavur Gregersen, Macro Algae for Food, Feed and Fuel
- Thierry Chopin, Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), Ecosystem Services and Circular Economy
- Tim Staufenberger, Small is Beautiful - IMTA in the Baltic Sea
Policy – Transformative Science and Communication
- Achim Dobermann, Introductory Slide
- Bekir Ülker, Genome Editing Revolution in Plants
- Hennie Groenewald, Social Barriers to a Transformative Bioeconomy
- Jonathan Napier, How Synthetic Biology and GM Plants can Help Tackle some of the Global Challenges Facing Mankind
- Julian Kinderlerer, Presentation
Bioeconomy of World Regions - Asia
- Akihiko Kosugi, Bioeconomy in South East Asia
- Cameron Dick, Bioeconomy in Queensland, Australia
- Morakot Tanticharoen, Bioeconomy in Thailand
- Omid Tavakoli, Bioeconomy in Iran
- Yin Li, Bioeconomy in China
- Zurina Che Dir, Bioeconomy in Malaysia
Bioeconomy of World Regions – Latin America and the Caribbean
- Adrián Rodríguez, Introduction
- Workshop Concept Note
Industry – The Great Convergence: Digitalization, Biologicalization and the Future of Manufacturing
- Conrad von Kameke, Earning Trust in Technology Governance - Three Recommendations
Innovation and Environment – Bioeconomy, Health and Climate change
- Alisher Mirzabaev, Health Impacts of Land Degradation under Changing Climate
- Andrew Haines, Safeguarding Health in the Anthropocene Epoch
- Hanna Tuomisto, Cellular Agriculture & Environment
- Jos Lelieveld, Health Impacts of Ambient Air Pollution
Policy - International Cooperation in Education and Training
- Ahmed Fahmi, Presentation
- Barbara Hinterstoisser, The Three Pillars Study Programmes at BOKUuseful to Implement the Idea of Sustainable Bioeconomy in Curricula
- Chadamas Thuvasethakul, Presentation
- Karl-Heinz Maurer, Industry Point of View
- Philippe Megal, Presentation