The proposal of the International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Biotechnology is to promote the scientific, professional and social exchange between researchers, students, research institutes, governmental entities and industries who are active in the field of textiles, fiber and polymer biotechnology. Its objective is to contribute to the growth and consolidation of the scientific community and the technological development in these fields through scientific education and formation of a critical mass of graduate and post-graduate students and future professionals in this area, by means of dissemination and publication of scientific academic and technological works. The organising committee of IFPB-2024, the 12th International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Biotechnology, is very pleased to welcome you in University of Borås, Sweden, to discuss the most recent advances in textiles, fiber and polymer biotechnology to be held in November 12-14, 2024.
Abstract Submission is still OPEN !
Conference Topics
- Enzymatic processes for functionalization of textiles and fibers .
- Enzymes for sustainable textile, fiber, and polymer processes.
- Enzyme engineering for textile, fiber, and polymer processes.
- Biopolymers produced by micro-organisms (microbial cell factories).
- Future prospects in textile and polymer biotechnology.
- Industrial textile, fiber, and polymer biotechnology.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline : August 15, 2024 (Extended)
- Abstract Acceptance Notification : August 30, 2024
- Early Bird Registration Deadline : September 15, 2024
- Presenter Registration Deadline : September 30, 2024
- Poster/Final Online Registration Deadline: October 10, 2024
Conference Fees
| Category | Early Bird (Euro) (before September 15, 2024) | Regular (Euro) ( after September 15, 2024) |
| Regular Participants | 450 | 520 |
| PhD Students | 380 | 440 |
| Accompanying Person | 250 | 290 |
Scientific Committee
- Allessandro Pellis, Università de degli Studi di Genova, Italy
- Artur Cavaco-Paulo, University of Minho, Portugal
- Georg Gübitz, BOKU Vienna, Austria
- Giovanni Sannia, University of Napoli, Italy
- Gianluca Ciardelli, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
- Jinsong Shen, De Montfort University, UK
- Jian Chen, University Jiangnan, Wuxi, China
- Kenzo Koike, Kao Corporation, Japan
- Manfred Zinn, HES-SO Valais, Switzerland
- Nick Wierckx, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
- Vincent Nierstrasz, University of Borås, Sweden
Keynote Speakers
Prof. dr. Cristiano Varrone
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Section for Bioscience and Engineering, Sustainable Bioresource Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark
Prof. dr. George Guebitz
Head of Department, Department of Agrobiotechnology, IFA-Tulln, Deputy, Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Professor/in, Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Bio- Resources & Technologies Tulln, BOKU Vienna, Austria
Dr. Kenzo Koike
Senior Principal Researcher, Biochemistry and Cosmetic chemistry, Kao Corporation, Japan
Prof. dr. Nick Wierckx
Group leader Microbial Catalysis, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Sponsors
The Swedish Textile Machine Expo 13–14 November 2024
The Swedish Textile Machine Expo (STM) returns for the second time to the Swedish School of Textiles. This meeting place for sustainable textile production spans two days, featuring open labs, Swedish and international machine exhibitors, and interesting discussions about the future of local textile production. Welcome to an exciting update on the technology and expertise in AI, automation, digitization, recycling, and traceability that is available in Sweden today! For more info click here