Events of the DBFZ

The DBFZ regularly organises events on topics relating to bioenergy, biomass utilisation and sustainable resource use. These mainly take place at its own event centre in Leipzig - both independently and in cooperation with partners from research, industry and politics.

The programme includes workshops, expert discussions and conferences that serve to promote professional exchange. The DBFZ is also represented at trade fairs and conferences with presentations and exhibition stands. These are organised by an experienced events team.

The DBFZ event newsletter provides up-to-date information on upcoming events.

2025AMF TCP Seminar 3: Monitoring of SAF R&D and Global Market Deployment
03. Dec - 03. Dec AMF TCP Task 66 is organising a free online seminar series on current research into sustainable aviation fuels with the aim of realising the potential of SAF and its contribution to reducing emissions for the net-zero target. The third AMF online seminar focuses on research, demonstration projects and deployment in production: Will global market development be successful? Moderated by Dr Franziska Müller-Langer (DBFZ). Participation is free of charge. The event will be held in English.
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Event location: Online

Category: External event

202623rd International Conference on renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future"
19. Jan - 20. Jan At the 23rd International Conference “Fuels of the Future”, held on 19–20 January 2026 at CityCube Berlin, Dr. Franziska Müller-Langer (DBFZ) will moderate the session “The Long Road to E-Fuels: Successes and Challenges” and present on “Factor 10 by 2050 – Renewable Fuels Between Ambition and Reality”. Under the motto “IGNITE THE TURBO, ACCELERATE RENEWABLY”, experts will discuss pathways to climate-neutral mobility. Early-bird tickets are available until 30 November 2025.
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Event location: Berlin

Category: External event

20268. Mitteleuropäische Biomassekonferenz
21. Jan - 23. Jan Call for Papers until 17.06.2025: The 8th Central European Biomass Conference CEBC2026 will take place from 21-23 January 2026 in Graz. Focus: Bioenergy, negative emissions, green gases and sustainable energy supply. Be there when over 1,300 participants from 50 nations discuss current developments in bioenergy! Submit your abstract now and become part of the sector's leading event.
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Event location: Graz, Österreich

Category: External event

20265. Fachgespräch "Staubmessverfahren an Kleinfeuerungsanlagen"
03. Feb - 03. Feb The call for abstracts for the 5th Expert Talk “Dust Measurement Methods for Small Firing Systems” on 3 February 2026 in Leipzig is now open. We are seeking contributions on measurement technology, product developments and practical experiences related to dust measurement and emission reduction in small firing systems. Take the opportunity to present your research and innovations to a professional audience. Submissions are possible until 25 November 2025 via the call for abstracts on the event page. The event language is German.
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Event location: DBFZ in Leipzig

Category: DBFZ Event

202617. Fachgespräch "Partikelabscheider in häuslichen Feuerungen"
04. Feb - 04. Feb Submit your contributions now for the 17th Expert Talk “Particle Separators in Residential Heating Systems” on 4 February 2026 at the DBFZ in Leipzig! We are looking for abstracts on current research, practical case studies and innovations related to emission reduction, dust separators and catalysts in small-scale heating systems. Take the opportunity to present your findings to a professional audience – submissions are open until 25 November 2025 via the call for abstracts on the event page. The event language is German.
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Event location: DBFZ in Leipzig

Category: DBFZ Event

2026DBFZ participates in Boys’Day 2026
23. Apr - 23. Apr The DBFZ will take part in Boys’Day on 23 April 2026. The nationwide initiative offers boys insights into professions and study fields where the proportion of men is below 40 percent – for example in health, care, education, social work or service sectors. Workshops also support career and life planning. The DBFZ looks forward to giving participants a hands-on insight into its work.
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Event location: DBFZ in Leipzig

Category: Cooperation

2026DBFZ participates in Girls’Day 2026
23. Apr - 23. Apr The DBFZ will take part in the nationwide Girls’Day on 23 April 2026. This orientation day supports girls in exploring professions and fields of study in which women are still underrepresented – such as IT, trades, natural sciences or engineering. Girls’Day also offers the opportunity to meet female role models from research, business and politics and to discover new career perspectives.
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Event location: DBFZ in Leipzig

Category: Cooperation

202634th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition EUBCE 2026
19. May - 21. May EUBCE 2026 is one of the world’s leading events on biomass and bioenergy. From 1–4 June 2026, around 1,500 experts from research, industry and policy will gather to discuss the latest developments in biomass, bioenergy and the circular bioeconomy. Workshops, exhibitions and networking formats offer space for exchange and collaboration. The scientific programme is coordinated by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre.
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Event location: The Hague, The Netherlands

Category: Cooperation

202619. Biogas-Innovationskongress
20. May - 21. May On 20–21 May 2026, the 19th Biogas Innovation Congress will take place at the DBU in Osnabrück – once again in the proven hybrid format. Building on the success of the 2025 congress, which impressed with a strong sense of optimism and numerous innovations, the 2026 edition will again provide space for the latest developments, economic impulses and practical solutions for the biogas sector.
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Event location: Osnabrück

Category: Cooperation

20269th Expert Forum on Hydrothermal Processes
09. Jun - 10. Jun The DBFZ will host the 9th Expert Forum on Hydrothermal Processes in Leipzig on 9–10 June 2026 (conference language: English). This interna-tional expert event highlights the entire value chain of hydrothermal con-version – from feedstocks and technologies to products and regulatory frameworks. Key topics include recent developments in hydrothermal liquefaction, sustainable chemical syntheses, biomass pretreatment and solutions for unwanted aqueous by-products. The call for abstracts will be published shortly.
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Event location: DBFZ in Leipzig (Germany)

Category: DBFZ Event