Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026

The Global Bioeconomy Summit is a leading international forum dedicated to advancing a sustainable and circular bioeconomy. Held bi or tri-annually since 2015, it brings together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, academia and other stakeholders from around the world to discuss strategies for replacing fossil-based systems with renewable biological resources, and for accelerating the transition toward climate-neutral and resource-efficient economies. Previous editions have attracted more than 700 in-person participants  from over 70 countries, reflecting the growing momentum behind bio-based solutions.

The 2026 edition will take place on 20–21 October in Dublin, focusing on global cooperation, investment pathways and scaling bio-based innovation across sectors such as agriculture, materials, chemicals, energy and biotechnology. Discussions will highlight how bio-based solutions can address urgent global challenges, including food and energy security, biodiversity loss, climate change and public health, while ensuring their deployment remains inclusive and equitable.

Through high-level dialogues participants will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development of global, national and regional bioeconomy strategies

• Engage with cutting-edge science, technology and innovation

• Build cross-border partnerships for investment and collaboration

• Showcase and learn from local solutions with global relevance

• Support the development of actionable, nature-positive outcomes that align market uptake with sustainable supply, resilient value chains and future policy direction.

Workshops and site visits

Registered participants will have the opportunity to take part in an interactive workshop, “Empowering Primary Producers: Creating Value through Circular Bio-based Value Chains and Nature-Positive Systems,” taking place on tuesday, 20 October, from 11:15 to 12:45. The workshop will explore how farmers, foresters, fishers and aquaculture producers can play a stronger role in sustainable bioeconomy value chains. Drawing on the CBE JU working group on primary producers action plan and the ReFarm project, the workshop will explore business models, knowledge sharing, advisory support and the policy, regulatory and financial conditions needed to scale nature-positive solutions. Participants will exchange experiences from their own regions, sharing lessons learned, successful approaches and areas where further support is needed. The workshop will be led by Ana Ruiz Sierra, Programme Officer at CBE JU.

On 22 October, participants will also have the opportunity to visit Farm Zero C in County Cork, home to the Irish demonstration site of the Rural BioReFarmeries project. Delegates will learn how the project is placing farmers at the centre of the circular bioeconomy by demonstrating innovative rural biorefinery models that combine sustainability, productivity and climate action.

As part of the programme, CBE JU will host an exhibition featuring bio-based products developed through its funded projects. The showcase will highlight European bio-based innovation and underline opportunities for collaboration, funding and scale-up.

Come and visit us at the CBE JU stand to discover the programme, meet our team and explore the innovative bio-based solutions developed through CBE JU-funded projects!

More information on the event.