Call for Abstracts!

9th Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY AND BIOBASED PRODUCTS
23-24 September 2026| DBFZ in Leipzig (Germany)

From 23-24 September 2026 the 9th Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY AND BIOBASED PRODUCTS (DOC2026) will be hosted in Leipzig by the DBFZ.

With this CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS we ask for contributions to create an exciting programme of this Doctoral Colloquium. We invite all interested young scientists to submit an abstract on their PhD work to be presented either as a poster or an oral presentation.

Submission deadline: 4 May 2026

BACKGROUND

Since its inception in 2018, the Doctoral Colloquium on Bioenergy and Biobased Products has developed into a leading international platform for emerging scientists, covering the entire value chain of bioenergy and biobased products. In response to evolving political, economic, and scientific developments, the colloquium has continuously expanded its thematic scope – most recently in 2025 by incorporating research on biotechnology and the bioeconomy. It will continue to broaden its focus on innovative solutions and interdisciplinary approaches within these dynamic fields.

Biomass is the only renewable carbon source and a key basis for sustainable energy carriers, materials and products. As a limited resource, its efficient and sustainable use requires innovative concepts such as cascading use, sector coupling and integrated systems. Research on bioenergy, biobased products and system integration highlights the potential of biomass to support the transformation of sectors such as the chemical, pharmaceutical and construction industries.

Despite the high scientific level and diversity of existing research, many questions remain open. Strengthening exchange and networking within the research community is therefore essential to foster synergies, scientific excellence and innovation. Since its foundation, the Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY and BIOBASED PRODUCTS has served as a qualification and networking platform for early-career researchers. Doctoral researchers from universities and research institutions present and discuss their latest results and ongoing work.

TOPICS

The Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY and BIOBASED PRODUCTS addresses all components of the biomass conversion chain, from the feedstock via conversion technologies up to the resulting products and services. It also addresses overarching aspects e.g. of economics, environment or social questions and includes work on system analysis and system integration. Work on biological principles and knowledge round off the topic. Contributions can be made in the following five main research areas:

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE BASE

  • Sustainable biomass feedstocks
  • Waste as feedstock
  • Pre-treatment
  • Environmental impacts

 

BIOENERGY SYSTEM ANALYSIS (INCL. TECHNICAL INTEGRATION)

  • Biomass production and provision
  • Bioenergy integration in energy and bioeconomy systems
  • Bioenergy & biobased products & climate
  • Bioenergy & biobased products & sustainability

 

THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION

  • System integration
  • Solid conversion products
  • Feedstock composition
  • Intermediates

 

BIOCHEMICAL CONVERSION & BIOTECHNOLOGY

  • New processes & products
  • Microbial processes
  • Optimisation & efficiency
  • Monitoring & control
  • Climate neutrality, integrating CO2 and / or Corg

 

BIOREFINERIES, BIOECONOMY & BIOFUELS

  • Overall value chains
  • Biorefineries as multiproduct plants for biobased products and bioenergy sources

 

SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES ON BIOENERGY AND BIOBASED PRODUCTS

  • Acceptance for bioenergy and biobased products
  • Marketing for bioenergy and biobased products
  • Business models for bioenergy and biobased products
  • Justice and distributive aspects of bioenergy and biobased products
     

TARGET GROUP

The Doctoral Colloquium BIOENERGY and BIOBASED PRODUCTS offers you as a young student pursuing your PhD in this field an opportunity to present your work and enter into a professional discussion and exchange. You are welcome at all stages of your dissertation and work. You have the chance to present your scientific approach, methods and results in form of an oral presentation or a poster. As a knowledge and decision-maker of tomorrow you can share knowledge, discuss research gaps and meet colleagues and experienced supervisors.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Type of presentation: Oral or poster presentation

Language: English

Length of abstract: up to 2,300 characters (Note: Accepted abstracts will be published unedited in the conference reader.)

Submission format: Please submit your abstract online

Publication: Following the event, a conference reader  containing abstracts and presentation slides/posters will be published. (Consent will be sought separately.)