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
Guest keynote address
Partnerships Between Innovative Biochemical Producers and Major Chemical Manufacturers: Driving Value Chain Defossilization
This fireside chat brings together a major chemical manufacturer and an emerging green-chemistry innovator to discuss how strategic partnerships can accelerate defossilization across global value chains. The conversation will explore why large incumbents are increasingly collaborating with smaller biochemical producers, how these partnerships are structured, and the technical, commercial, and scale-up challenges they solve together.
10:00
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]
10:15
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]
10:30
Guest Speaker
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.
12:00
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]
12:15
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]
12:30
Networking lunch
14:00
Panel discussion
Reliable Partnerships Between Biomass Suppliers and Technology Providers in APAC
This panel brings together leaders from biomass supply and technology provider sectors to discuss how strong, reliable partnerships are driving the growth of biomanufacturing across APAC. Panelists will share real-world experiences in aligning feedstock availability with technology capabilities, overcoming challenges in supply chain reliability, and ensuring scalability and quality.
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]