Prague, Czech Republic | October 2–3, 2025
Hybrid participation available, join in person or online!
Important Dates
- Extended deadline: 20 August 2025
- Notification of acceptance: August 25, 2025
- Registration deadline: September 15, 2025
Background
Following the success of the first Bioeconomy Workshop organized by the Bioeconomy Economics Research Group at the University of Passau, Germany, we are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Bioeconomy Workshop: Towards an Inclusive Bioeconomy, to be held in Prague.
This edition is hosted by the Team for Forest Bioeconomy at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), in collaboration with the IACGB Bioeconomy Youth Champions. The aim is to broaden participation and enrich the dialogue surrounding the bioeconomy.
While the first workshop focused on the social sciences and the economic governance of the global bioeconomy, this second edition aims to foster a more inclusive space for dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders from multiple sectors.
The event will bring together participants from academia, industry, policymaking, and civil society to discuss achievements, share experiences, and explore opportunities for advancing the transition towards a sustainable and inclusive bioeconomy.
The main objective is to strengthen networks, support joint initiatives, and promote knowledge exchange to address the challenges and opportunities of building a more equitable and resilient bioeconomy.
Target Audience
This workshop welcomes participants from the following sectors:
- Academia and research institutions
- Industry and business leaders in the bioeconomy
- Policymakers and government agencies
- Non-governmental organizations and civil society
- Youth and early-career professionals
Paper Submission
Abstract only. Please send your contributions to: huertas-bernal@fld.czu.cz (Use subject line: Bioeconomy Workshop Abstract)
Open to all—not just youth!
Register HERE.
Venue
- Hybrid participation available, join in person or online!
- Location: Platform (TBA) and Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU), Prague. Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Room L125. Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague – Suchdol, Czech Republic
Preliminary Program
Session Format:
- 10-minute keynote to spark discussion
- Short participant presentations (6–8 minutes)
- Lively Q&A and group discussion to share diverse insights and experiences
Sessions:
- Innovating BE Production: From Systems to Value Chains
- Narratives for Change: Rethinking the BE Through Frameworks and Transitions
- Shaping the BE: Gender Perspectives and Women's Leadership
- Academic Engines: The Role of Universities in BE Transformation
- Policy Power: Governance and Decision-Making in the BE
- Youth in Action: Empowering the Next Generation of BE Leaders
- Living Landscapes: Biodiversity, Climate, Resilience, and BE Pathways
Note: Participants must attend at least two sessions + Workshop
Special Session: Youth in Action (IACGB)
A highly participatory workshop using breakout tables to co-create ideas for empowering the next generation of bioeconomy leaders. Open to all—not just youth!
Contact
Mgr. Diana Carolina Huertas Bernal, Ph.D.
Email: huertas-bernal@fld.czu.cz
Mgr. Sandra Paola García Jácome
Email: garcia_jacome@fld.czu.cz
Preliminary Program
The program will be published in the coming days.