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We look forward to welcoming you to the

12th International Congress on Biocatalysis

23 - 27 August 2026

Welcome to biocat2026!

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 12th International Congress on Biocatalysis (biocat2026), taking place 23–27 August 2026 at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany. biocat has been a biennial meeting point for our community since 2002, bringing together researchers and innovators from academia and industry to share breakthroughs, build collaborations, and inspire the next generation of biocatalysis.

This year’s program will spotlight emerging frontiers across our field—from AI-driven enzyme engineering and reaction prediction, advanced electro-/chemo-/photo-biocatalytic cascades, and enzyme mining & metagenomics to non-conventional media, modular bioprocess engineering and automation, synthetic biology & whole-cell catalysis, and biocatalysis for the circular bioeconomy (including CO₂ valorization and plastic upcycling). Expect cutting-edge plenaries and invited talks, lively poster sessions, and a vibrant industrial exhibition that showcases how ideas translate into impactful technologies. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg!

Congress Chair
Prof. Dr. Andreas Liese

Co-Chairs
Prof. Dr. Johannes Gescher · Prof. Dr. Anna-Lena Heins

Honorary Chair
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Garabed Antranikian

 

Topics

biocat2026 will cover the following topics.

Keywords: Machine Learning, Generative Models, Structure–Function Relationships

Application of artificial intelligence and data-driven tools for enzyme design, reaction prediction, and pathway optimization in biocatalysis.

Keywords: Reaction Cascades, Electrobiocatalysis, Hybrid Catalysis

Integration of multi-step enzymatic transformations with electrochemical, chemical, and photochemical processes for efficient and sustainable synthesis

Keywords: Enzyme Mining, Extremozymes, Functional Screening

Discovery of novel enzymes from natural and extreme environments using metagenomics, high-throughput screening, and bioinformatics approaches.

Keywords: Deep Eutectic Solvents, Organic Solvents, Supercritical Fluids

Expanding the operational space of enzymes in alternative reaction media to enable greener processes and access to challenging substrates.

Keywords: Smart Reactors, Process Control, Digital Twins

Development of automated, modular reactor systems and real-time monitoring strategies for scalable and flexible biocatalytic production.

Keywords: Metabolic Engineering, Cofactor Recycling, Microbial Platforms

Engineering of microbial hosts and synthetic pathways for efficient whole-cell catalysis and production of complex target molecules.

Keywords: CO₂ Valorization, Plastic Upcycling, Bio-Based Chemicals

Biocatalytic innovations supporting circular economy concepts, including CO₂ utilization, plastic degradation, and bio-based value chains.

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