OUR MISSION ...
- ESBES serves as an interface between industry and academia and fosters cooperation of bioengineers from all over Europe and overseas
- ESBES is the leading European organization to stimulate the advancement of Biochemical Engineering Sciences and the professional development of Biochemical Engineers
- ESBES is the European interdisciplinary platform for industry and academia exchange and innovation in its fields.
OUR VISION ...
- ESBES aims to provide and promote Biochemical Engineering solutions to address Societal Grand Challenges
OUR AIMS ...
- ESBES is an independent society appropriately resourced to deliver on its mission and vision
- ESBES is recognized as the leading European organization in Biochemical Engineering and Science related activities
- ESBES brings value to individuals and industry by being the platform of choice for scientific exchange, advanced training and networking in the fields of Biochemical Engineering
- To influence opinion and decision makers on matters of importance to Biochemical Engineers
- To shape the entrepreneurial and innovation landscape for the benefit of the community that we serve
ESBES 2026 Symposium Returns to Delft with Focus on “Biomanufacturing 4.0”
The ESBES 2026 Symposium will take place in Delft from November 30 to December 2, marking a return to the city after its last hosting in 2002. Held at the Aula on the TU Delft campus, the event highlights Delft’s rich biotechnological heritage and vibrant modern research environment. Following the success of ESBES 2024 in Copenhagen, the symposium aims to bring together both returning participants and new members of the biochemical engineering community. The theme “Biomanufacturing 4.0” will spotlight digital innovations in bioproduction, including AI, machine learning, and digital twins. Attendees can expect specialized sessions on topics such as Process Analytical Technology, metabolic engineering, regenerative medicine, and food biotechnology. Special attention will also be given to advancements in cellular agriculture, including precision fermentation and cultured food production.
We hope to welcome many of you in Delft!
New ESBES Leadership Elected at ECAB Conference in Lisbon
At the recent ECAB Conference in Lisbon, the European Society of Biochemical Engineering Sciences (ESBES) elected its new leadership team:
- President: Gerald Striedner, BOKU University, Vienna, Austria Scientific
- Vice President: Bruno Bühler, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Leipzig, Germany
- Executive Vice President: Ana Cecília Afonso Roque, Universidade Nova de Lisboa – Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Portugal
The new leadership was elected by the ESBES Board, with the support of the ESBES Secretariat. Willi Meier continues in his role as General Secretary of the Society.
The leadership team will guide ESBES in the coming years with a strong focus on strengthening the Society’s role as a central platform for biochemical engineering in Europe and beyond. Priorities include fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and young researchers, advancing innovative research in bioprocessing and biotechnology, and supporting the next generation of scientists in the field.
With this team, ESBES is well-positioned to continue its mission of driving scientific excellence, promoting sustainable solutions, and expanding its international visibility and impact.