The conference sessions, running parallel to the 1-2-1 meetings program, underpins the event’s core mission of scaling industrial biomanufacturing in the region.
A carefully curated program of company presentations, guest speakers and panels will deliver actionable insights and solutions to critical industry challenges – sparking transformative 1-2-1 commercial discussions.
08:00
Welcome coffee & registration
09:00
Opening Remarks
Paul MacDonald, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Bio Innovations APAC
09:05
Guest Keynote Address
Exploring Where Bio Sits on the Corporate Agenda: Sustainability or Value Chain Imperative?
This session explores how major companies are positioning bio-based solutions within their strategic priorities. Is bio primarily viewed as a sustainability initiative, or is it becoming a core value-chain and competitiveness imperative?
09:30
Fireside chat
Braskem’s Bio-Based Innovation Journey and Opportunities for APAC
Lucas will speak on Braskem’s journey in biopolymers, with a focus on bio-polyethylene, but also other bio-based solutions, highlighting feedstock strategies, sustainability, and partnerships. He will discuss the types of stakeholders Braskem would like to engage with, including global and local brand owners, share insights and lessons from Braskem’s global initiatives in Brazil, US, Europe, and APAC, and outline the company’s vision for bio-based materials, strategic priorities, and innovation focus areas across the region.
Hosted by:
Paul MacDonald, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Bio Innovations APAC
Featuring:
Lucas Palhares, Head of Sustainable Transformation in Asia, Braskem
10:00
Closing the fermentation cost-gap with continuous operation
Many large-scale fermentative processes suffer from uncompetitive cost-levels and high upfront investments. DAB.bio addresses this challenge with its FAST technology. FAST technology is based on a process intensifying reactor for continuous operations which strongly increases the capacity of fermentation plants, at very high capex efficiency. By licensing DAB.bio’s FAST technology manufacturers achieve competitive cost-levels and reduce CAPEX, addressing the cost gap of biomanufacturing and creating new opportunities for the bioconversion of (agri)commodities into chemicals, foods and biofuels.
Eric van der Meer, CEO, DAB.bio
10:15
Sustainable Furan Bio-based Materials
GS Biomats, we showcase our leadership in biobased furan materials through HMF and FDCA, now successfully commercialized and supplied globally. Our high-performance FDCA enables scalable, low-carbon solutions across packaging, textiles, and personal care markets. Powered by our proprietary continuous process and “SMART” catalytic system, we deliver consistent quality, cost efficiency, and rapid market adoption, accelerating the global transition to sustainable materials.
Susan Zhu, Global Marketing Director, GS Biomats
10:30
Biosurfactants and Probiotics for the Environment and Human Health
As the world is getting more focused on sustainability and people, we need to get deeper into the same trend with our technologies and product lines.
At Godrej, given our deep presence in the home and personal care markets along with our ambition to get into the wellbeing space, we have entered the Bio-surfactants and Probiotics product segments, respectively.
Bio-surfactants is focused on replacing conventional synthetic surfactants using renewable resources with a lower impact while delivering application performance. Probiotics is focused on continuing the journey towards natural ingredients, enabling safer end-use applications by reducing reliance on harsh chemicals and helping lower the need for antibiotics in preventive health contexts.
In this session, this journey will be shared along with the learnings and challenges that are being faced. Godrej is also keenly looking for technology partners in this space.
Vishal Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals)
10:45
Networking coffee
11:30
Panel discussion
Everything You Need to Know When Raising Capital to Fund Your Next Leap - From Lab to Industrial Scale
This panel brings together investors, founders, and industry experts to guide early-stage and scaleup biomanufacturing companies through the complexities of raising capital. Discussions will cover key funding strategies, investor expectations, and the critical milestones needed to move from lab-scale innovation to industrial-scale production.
Hosted by:
Rachel Loh Pei She, Senior Manager (Industry Development), SINERGY
Featuring:
Shaw Jia Hong, Head of Ignite, Elev8.vc
Harold Au, Senior Principal (Investments, Green & Bio-Economy), EDBI
Akbar Vahidi, Chief Technology Officer, Allozymes
Jasmine Qiu, Assistant Director (Medtech and Biotech), SGInnovate
12:00
20 Years of Microbial Technology Development – Acies Bio SmartRoute™ Story
Acies Bio’s SmartRoute™ platform is a truly end-to-end microbial biotechnology solution built on 20 years of industrial experience. The platform integrates strain engineering, bioprocess development, scale-up, and regulatory readiness to accelerate commercialization with reduced technical and regulatory risk. In recent expansion a demonstration facility will be upgraded with 30 m3 ferementor, demonstrating Acies Bio’s capability to translate laboratory innovation into robust, industrial-scale manufacturing across food, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology, and strategic partner value creation.
Martin Kavšček, Head of Business Development, Acies Bio
12:15
Enabling Low-Carbon bio-PET: Sustainea’s One-Step Glycol Innovation
Listen in as Sustainea shares how they’re helping turn corn into innovative solutions for everyday life,from packaging to textiles and apparel. Using an advanced one-step process, their plant-based, low-carbon glycols are drop-in solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing processing and recycling value chains, while matching the quality and functionality of traditional fossil-based counterparts. Discover how this technology helps reduce carbon emissions and supports companies in reaching their sustainability goals.
Matthew Berdy, Global Commercial Director, Sustainea Bioglycols
12:30
Networking lunch
14:00
Panel discussion
Connecting Bio-Based Value Chains Across APAC: From Supply to Market Adoption
As industrial biomanufacturing scales across Asia-Pacific, progress depends not only on the availability of bio-based feedstocks, but also on the ability to move them reliably through the value chain. This session brings together upstream suppliers, industry bodies, and downstream market players to discuss how bio-based value chains are being connected across APAC, from sourcing and certification through to market access, supply reliability, and scale-up.
Hosted by:
Paul MacDonald, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Bio Innovations APAC
Featuring:
Cai Rong Lim, Senior Manager Biomass Balance Solutions Asia Pacific, BASF
Dato’ Leong Kin Mun, President, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation
Michaela Mannion, Head, Global Marketing, Specialty & Brand Owner, Packaging & CES, Borouge
Rumi Hoshino, President, Director, PT Santomo Biomass Indonesia
14:30
A technical presentation from a leading bio pioneer
If you think your company would be a good fit for speaking here, please email [email protected]
14:45
A technical presentation from a leading bio pioneer
If you think your company would be a good fit for speaking here, please email [email protected]