IBBC 2026 – International Conference on Bioenergy & Bioeconomy is a leading international event for the global bioenergy and bioeconomy community.

Building on the success of the first edition (IBBC 2025 in Lisbon), this second edition in Seville will delve into the topic of commercialisation of bio-based solutions , with a particular focus on first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects and their market diffusion.

Each year, IBBC brings together leading figures from academia, industry, and government to discuss how bioenergy and the bioeconomy can contribute to energy security, competitiveness, and the concrete fight against climate change.

In 2026, particular attention will be paid to the integration of sustainable biomass, advanced biorefineries, energy systems, hydrogen and Power-to-X technologies , in addition to territorial development strategies.

If you would like to register for the event, you can do so here.

Who is it for?

IBBC 2026 is designed for all stakeholders in the bioenergy and bioeconomy value chain, including:

• Investors and developers of bioenergy, biogas/biomethane, advanced biofuels, and biorefinery projects
• Owners and operators of biomass, biogas, biomethane, waste-to-energy, and biofuel plants
• Suppliers of technologies and equipment for conversion, upgrading, CO₂ capture and downstream processes
• Large companies in the energy, transportation, and hard-to-abate industry sectors are looking for sustainable solutions.
• Agri-food, forestry, and waste management companies committed to developing circular supply chains
• Policy makers, regulators and public administrations
• Researchers and universities
• Clusters, associations and agencies for innovation

IBBC 2025 in numbers

The first edition, held in Lisbon, represented an important milestone, involving over 150 participants including experts, companies, and institutions.

In summary:

• 3 days of sessions, panels and networking
• Plenary keynotes and parallel technical sessions
• Broad participation from academia, industry and policy

Sponsorship Packages – IBBC 2026

Supporting IBBC 2026 means positioning your organization as a leading player in the global bioenergy and bioeconomy landscape.

The Conference & Expo model, hosted at the University of Seville, offers:

• high brand visibility
• access to international stakeholders
• presence in a dedicated Expo Zone

To receive a detailed overview of sponsorships and exhibition spaces, and to evaluate customized visibility solutions, please contact: [email protected]

How to participate

• In-person: full access, networking, and events
• Online: Remote access to selected sessions

Why participate

Participating in or sponsoring IBBC 2026 allows you to:

• increase brand visibility
• connect directly with international stakeholders
• access high-level networking
• position itself as a leader in bioenergy innovation

Call for topics and abstracts

IBBC 2026 invites researchers, companies and experts to contribute to the programme:

• proposal for thematic sessions
• workshops and panels
• submission of scientific abstracts

The Scientific Committee will integrate the selected contributions into a program oriented towards innovation and industrial needs.

If you would like to submit your abstract, please complete this link.