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The Just Transition of Biotechnology - IBioIC's 8th Annual Conference


How sustainable development in industrial biotechnology can secure Scotland’s path to Net Zero.

IBioIC’s 8th Annual Conference took place in Glasgow on 6 & 7 June 2022. After a two-year hiatus in physical events, we were delighted to welcome 400 attendees over the two days

Conference highlights

  • 97% of delegates said they would recommend the conference to others

  • Over 80% of delegates rated the networking as excellent or good

  • This year’s plenary and themed sessions were overwhelmingly rated excellent or good by attendees

  • Carbon accounting and sustainability measures such as locally sourced, in-season catering options and transport and energy monitoring were undertaken formally for the first time

  • The new National Plan for IB was launched on Day 1

IBioIC’s conference gives a powerful platform for the UK bioeconomy community to come together and make things happen.
— IBioIC22 participant
The thought-provoking presentations have challenged me to think harder about what I can do professionally and personally to work towards a more sustainable world.
— IBioIC22 participant
The IBioIC conference brings together an eclectic mix of stakeholders in the Bioeconomy, which provides a fantastic opportunity for connections and collaborations to take place.
— IBioIC22 participant
It’s not very often that you meet and network with so many passionate people who are doing their best to move IB forward. IBioIC conference is giving you this opportunity.
— IBioIC22 participant
Earlier Event: 6 June
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Later Event: 7 June
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