BioProcessingDays Innovation Hub

March 02-03, 2026 | Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Recklinghausen

Event for innovations in bioprocess engineering
- Where research meets industry -

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About the Event

The BioProcessingDays Innovation Hub 2026 brings together experts, innovators, and decision-makers from the biotech industry to shape the future of bioprocess engineering.

In the modern fermentation environment of the FERM-FACTORY at the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Recklinghausen, we create a unique platform for exchange between companies and academic research.

In this workshop, you will not only experience state-of-the-art technologies and innovative analytical methods but also discover in the laboratory how a holistic concept for the process industry works in practice. Take the opportunity to try out the various tools of our application center yourself and follow an exemplary workflow!

Learn how to make your fermentation processes more efficient, transparent, and sustainable through intelligently linked data. You will acquire practical methods to increase your production efficiency while gaining well-founded insights into the strategic organization and evaluation of your data. This way, you can identify potential risks in advance and take targeted preventive measures.

Through the step-by-step networking of plants and data streams, not only accelerated and more robust processes are created but also improved compatibility – ultimately resulting in an optimized overall workflow.

In the unique setting of the BioProcessingDays, the Innovation Hub provides space for groundbreaking exchange: Together with partners from industry and research, we analyze the central challenges of the future laboratory in the process industry from multiple perspectives and develop practical solution approaches.

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Innovation in Bioprocess Engineering

Modern laboratory and production technologies

2-Day Practical Workshop "from gene to product"

Upstream
Cell cultivation and characterization
Fermentation
Sensor and software integration
Analytics
Automated assay systems and HPLC

Workshop Highlights

  • Practically oriented workflow from pre-culture through fermentation to analytics
  • Learn about modern applications in upstream, data integration, fermentation, and analytics directly on the equipment
  • Get "in touch" with the respective companies
  • Learn directly from these companies how to handle the equipment
  • Build your networks
  • Take the opportunity for new project ideas

Target Audience

Addressed are all engineers, technicians, and natural scientists who are active in bioprocess development or want to familiarize themselves with this topic. Through practical relevance (working in a fermentation environment with state-of-the-art technical infrastructure), a comprehensive bridge between theory and industry-oriented application is created.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of bioprocess engineering, chemistry, and microbiology would be desirable but not necessary. Basic scientific-technical knowledge is sufficient for successful participation.

Focus Topics

Data-Driven Bioprocess Development

Modern data-based approaches

Parallelized Process Development

Efficient multi-parallelization

Exhaust Gas-Based Bioprocess Development

Innovative exhaust gas analytics

Bioprocess-Relevant Data from the Medium

Medium-based analytics

Use of Gas Sensors for Process Optimization

Gas analytical methods

Assay-Based Bioprocess Control

Assay-based control systems

HPLC Analytics of Fermentation Samples

Precise analytics of bioprocesses

Measuring Gas Volume Flows

Precise gas flow measurements

Modern Fermenter Sensor Technology

Innovative sensor technologies

Using Different Fermenter Systems

Comparative system analysis

Program Highlights

Day 1: March 02, 2026

08:00 - 11:00

Setup (Companies) / Registration in the foyer

11:00 - 12:30

Welcome / Elevator Pitch in the lecture hall

12:30 - 14:00

Coffee & Fingerfood & Exhibition in the foyer and laboratory area

14:00 - 16:00

Workshop 1: Upscale (Pre-culture and Characterization): sbi, Kuhner, fermSYS in the laboratory

18:00 - 22:00

Evening Event & Networking at the Boente (Brewery Recklinghausen)

Day 2: March 03, 2026

09:00 - 10:45

Workshop 2: Fermentation_1 (Inoculation - Fermenter Operation): Exner, Bronkhorst, Biostream in the laboratory

11:15 - 13:00

Workshop 3: Fermentation_2 (Fermenter Operation): Biostream, fermSYS in the laboratory

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch in the cafeteria

14:00 - 15:00

Impuls

15:00 - 17:00

Workshop 4: Analytics (automated assay analysis / HPLC): I&L, Shimadzu in the laboratory

17:00 - 17:30

Conclusion & Outlook

Participating Partners

Biostream International BV

Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.

Dunn Labortechnik GmbH

Exner Process Equipment GmbH

fermSYS UG

Hamilton

I&L Biosystems GmbH

Kühner AG

Kuhner Shaker

Rolinck Brauerei

Krombacher Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG

Scientific Bioprocessing, Inc.

aquila biolabs GmbH

Shimadzu Deutschland GmbH

Supporters

Application Center for Applied Biotechnology

BioIndustry e.V.

BIO.NRW

CLIB e.V.

Bio-Security Competence Center, Bönen

FERM-FACTORY, Aachen

Westphalian University of Applied Sciences

Wiley VCH

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BioProcessingDays Innovation Hub 2026

Date: March 02-03, 2026

Venue: Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Recklinghausen

Pages: 2 pages, PDF format

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Course Fees

COURSE FEE 200 € plus VAT
including course materials (PDF) and digital participation certificate
Discounts for students/PhD students: upon request (subject to availability, student ID as proof required)
Group discount: upon request (for simultaneous registration of multiple participants from the same company)
Invoice: will be sent to you by email

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Venue

Westphalian University of Applied Sciences

August-Schmidt-Ring 10
45665 Recklinghausen

Arrival

The Westphalian University of Applied Sciences is easily accessible both by car and by public transport.

Parking

Free parking is available on campus.

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Recklinghausen / Residenz Hotel am Festspielhaus / Am Quellberg

Westfälische Hochschule Recklinghausen - Standort

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