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BioProcessingDays 2027

February 22–24, 2027  ·  Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Recklinghausen
Autonomous Fermentation
Where science meets industry Lectures Workshops Networking

About the Event & Format

The BioProcessingDays 2027 are dedicated to "Autonomous Fermentation" and bring together experts, innovators and decision-makers from science and industry. Over three days, current developments, challenges and future perspectives of autonomous fermentation systems will be presented and discussed.

Lectures

Keynotes, scientific talks and industrial contributions

Workshops

Interactive workshops on autonomous bioprocess development

Networking

Coffee & Talk, Lunch & Talk, exhibition evening

Focus Topics

Autonomous Fermentation Sensor & Automation Data-Driven Development AI & Machine Learning Parallelized Process Development Exhaust Gas Analytics Medium-Based Analytics Gas Sensors Assay-Based Control HPLC Analytics Gas Flow Measurement Modern Fermenter Sensors Fermenter Systems Standardization & Validation Technology Transfer

Program Overview

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Day 1February 22, 2027

Opening & Elevator PitchKeynote: Dr. Laura Marie Helleckes, Imperial College London

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katrin RosenthalUni Bielefeld

Jan Simon GrintschErnst & Young, Deutscher Biotechnologie-Report 2026

Evening EventPoster exhibition & 10th Biocompetition

2

Day 2February 23, 2027

Workshops4 parallel blocks throughout the day

Meeting"Open Data / Fermentation Software"

Exhibitor EveningBoente

3

Day 3February 24, 2027

WorkshopsParallel workshops

TalkSelected contributions

Poster Award & ClosingWrap-up and outlook

Audience & Venue

Target Audience

Engineers, technicians, natural scientists and decision-makers from the process industry, research and development, and academia – building a bridge between science, technology and industrial application.

Westfälische Hochschule Recklinghausen – Standort

Westphalian University of Applied Sciences

August-Schmidt-Ring 10 · 45665 Recklinghausen
Accessible by car & public transport
Free parking on campus
FERM-FACTORY fermentation environment

Organizers

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Eiden
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Eiden Westphalian University of Applied Sciences Recklinghausen
Head of the Biotechnology Department
Prof. Dr. Lars M. Blank
Prof. Dr. Lars M. Blank RWTH Aachen
Chair of Biotechnology