April 7-9th 2025: Innovation in high-value products from agri-food residues

Three images showing the processing of agri-food residues into high-value products

7-9th April 2025

Beijing, China (hybrid options available)

Join us in Beijing, China on April 7th-9th 2025 for a ground breaking event exploring the future of agricultural residues. Discover how cutting-edge science is transforming these materials into high-value bioproducts, proteins, and alternative materials for the agricultural and food sectors. Gather practical insights and get involved in our workshops, networking sessions and site visits.

Why attend?

Be at the forefront of innovation:
Learn about new processes that could revolutionize residues from the agrifood industry.

Discover new revenue streams:
Benefit from insights into how you can create economic opportunities while improving sustainability.

Network with key stakeholders:
Connect with the leading academics, industry experts, and policymakers shaping the future.

Agenda

The event kicks off in the afternoon of the 7th April and includes six sessions across two days, as well as optional visits. These will be led by academics, industry experts and policymakers. Further information about the sessions and timings will be made available, so register your interest below to be kept up to date with all the latest news and developments.

Session 1: Vision and priorities of the circular economy in EU and China and co-funding opportunities

Session 2: Circularities and safety of innovative value chains of agricultural residues

Session 3: Eco-efficient recovery of native functionalities from agri-residues (e.g. plant-polyester, protein and polyphenol)

Session 4: Bioconversion of agri-residues into microbial and fungal proteins and microbial polyesters

Session 5: Upscaling biorefineries from and for the farming sector in frugal conditions

Session 6: Networking and brokerage session for business, science and policy, with a special workshop for young stakeholders

Register your interest

Please follow the link below to:

  • Register your interest to join the in-person event in China or via a video conferencing option
  • Be kept up to date with the latest news and development including speaker announcements and session information
  • Request to be a session speaker at the event