SCIENTISTS and researchers will be descending upon York this summer as the city hosts an international bioeconomy conference.
Building on York’s growing reputation for its strong capabilities in bio-based research, the University of York has attracted international conference “Renewable Resources and Biorefineries” (RRB) to the city for its 11th edition.
The event, which is taking place from June 3 to the 5, will see researchers from across the globe share insights and present their views on industrial biotechnology, sustainable chemistry and agricultural policy related to the use of renewable raw materials for non-food applications and energy.
Organisers say the event is already attracting “significant interest” from the research community, and has a number of exciting industry speakers, including Braskem, Brazil; Novasep, UK; Nova-Institute.
In addition to the main conference, there are also a number of fringe events taking place, for wider audiences including a breakfast panel debate hosted by York’s BioVale projects.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in Yorkshire is organising a matchmaking event which aims to bring together innovative organisations from countries around the globe seeking to collaborate for mutual commercial benefit.
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