A workshop bringing organisations from across Ireland's nutrient system together to identify practical industrial symbiosis opportunities — reconnecting wastewater, agriculture and bio-fertiliser production to improve recovery and circulation of nitrogen and phosphorus. Participants will develop prioritised symbiosis opportunities and agree a shared change pathway and immediate actions. Target Audience: Organisations linked to nutrient management in […]
Part of the Blue Bioeconomy Forum 2026, this year's edition brings together experts, innovators and industry leaders for a full day of keynotes, round tables and workshops across the seaweed value chain: the Irish seaweed sector, industry perspectives on European and global seaweed markets, blue economy funding pathways for SMEs, and hands-on workshops, closing with […]
Circular Intelligence, with The Circular Economists Dublin Chapter, presents "Who's Actually Making Money in the Circular Bioeconomy" on Monday 19 October at The Convention Centre. This in-person, two-hour business clinic covers the realities of start-up and scale-up growth, then turns to supply chains, procurement, partnerships and investment for SMEs and corporates.
The FAO Regional Forest Communicators' Networks host a "Communication Session" on Monday 19 October at The Convention Centre. This in-person panel discussion looks at strategic communication for forest-based bioeconomy solutions and presents the "Grow the Solution" global communications campaign.
As part the Global Bieoconomy Summit 2026, an exhibition and launch event run by IBISBA-IE will take place. This will include exhibition stands, short videos and direct engagement showcasing infrastructure, expertise and services for biomanufacturing across Europe. Exhibition: 09:00-18:00 Launch: 14:00-18:00 Co-organised by IBISBA-IE, UCC and MTU.
The Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF) presents "Tree-Powered Bioeconomies and Biodiversity" on Monday 19 October, 14:00–16:00, at The Convention Centre. This in-person session explores the potential of tree commodities to advance inclusive bioeconomies while safeguarding biodiversity and supporting landscape restoration. Register here.
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland holds its Members Meeting on Monday 19 October, 14:00–17:30, at The Convention Centre. This in-person gathering covers policy updates, technical exchange and industry dialogue on renewable gas, biomethane deployment and circular bioeconomy pathways.
Biofuels to the Rescue: cross-sectoral role of biofuels for energy security, climate stabilisation and resilience A panel and workshop will cover the cross-sectoral, integrative role of biofuels — Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Liquified Biogas, drop-in fuels for road transport and agriculture; finance and policy to scale domestic biofuel markets. Register here. A satellite event as part […]
On Monday 19 October, from 09:00 to 12:30, PEFC International runs "Building for Forests in the Bioeconomy: Scaling Sustainable Solutions from the Ground Up" at The Convention Centre. The workshop looks at forest-based construction and built-environment solutions for climate resilience, circularity and regional development, along with the governance, finance, market and coordination barriers standing in […]
Join the Federation of International Hemp Organisations (FIHO) on Monday 19 October, 09:00–13:30, at Liffey Hall 2, CCD, for "Scaling Industrial Hemp in the Global Bioeconomy." This half-day, in-person workshop dives into industrial hemp production and manufacturing, explores feedstock value chains for textiles, materials and food/feed, and wraps up with a roundtable discussion. Register here.
ATB and Greenovate!Europe (G!E) host "Unlocking Marginal Lands for the Global Bioeconomy" on Monday 19 October, 09:00–17:00, at The Convention Centre. This full-day, in-person event examines how marginal lands can support responsible industrial feedstock production — from hemp and kenaf to biogas crops, medicinal plants, paludiculture and energy willow — and what it takes to […]
Embedding Bioeconomy into Education Programmes This workshop run by the BEST Network, BiOrbic, CBEC and the Rural Agroecology Network includes UCD facility site visits: microalgae production from wastewater, mushroom growing from coffee grounds, and campus food-waste treatment. Open to academics, teachers, student teachers, policymakers, youth and business. Target audience: academics, teachers, student teachers, policymakers, youth, […]
