Circular Bioeconomy Symposium - 20 Years of Offenburg/Olsztyn Collaboration
Shaping the Future Together: Offenburg & Olsztyn Celebrate a Milestone
We are delighted to invite you to a landmark event celebrating a unique academic achievement. The Circular Bioeconomy Symposium marks the 20th anniversary of our joint Master’s program in "Process Engineering" — a flagship collaboration between Offenburg University of Applied Sciences and the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.
For two decades, this program has bridged borders, allowing students to experience the best of both Germany and Poland. The cooperation was expanded in 2018/19 to include the joint Master of Biotechnology degree program. Sustained by the outstanding and long-term commitment of the Georg-und-Maria-Dietrich Foundation, this partnership has not only shaped the careers of countless engineers but has also fostered a deep binational synergy in the fields of environmental technology and biotechnology.
On this special occasion, we bring together alumni, researchers, industry leaders, and students to reflect on twenty successful years and discuss the sustainable engineering solutions of tomorrow.
What to Expect:
This symposium is more than a professional conference; it is both a reunion and a look ahead:
- Academic Excellence: Dive into expert sessions on biocatalytic food systems, advanced biogas technologies, and the digital transformation of the bioeconomy.
- Networking & Reunion: Strengthen ties between our universities and industrial partners. Reconnect with old friends and forge new professional paths.
- Interactive Insights: Visit poster sessions by Ph.D. students, participate in science communication workshops (gamification), or discover current research projects during exclusive lab tours.
Program Highlights:
Day 1:
- Session 1: Biocatalytic Paths to Sustainable Nutrition
- Session 2: Advanced Biogas & Power-to-Gas
- Session 3: Digital Transformation & Sustainability
Day 2:
- Session 4: From Waste to Wealth: Thermochemical Pathways for Resource Recovery
- Session 5: Environmental Pollution: Monitoring, Mitigation and Sustainable Solutions
Specials & Side Events
- Alumni Success Stories: Former students share their diverse career journeys.
- Matchmaking Workshop: Targeted networking opportunities to foster future collaboration between Olsztyn and Offenburg.
- Lab Tour: A behind-the-scenes look at the facilities and on-site projects.
Registration & Details
Join us for this special anniversary to facilitate professional exchange between industry, research, and academia.
[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER] (Registration deadline: August 31st 2026; Attendance is free of charge.)
We look forward to welcoming you to Offenburg to honor our shared history and toast to a sustainable future!
Your Host: Hochschule Offenburg, Institute for Circular Bioeconomy (ICB)
