Prague, Czech Republic | October 2–3, 2025
Hybrid participation available, join in person or online!
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
Registration
Register HERE. Open to all—not just youth!
Venue
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Hybrid participation available, join in person or online!
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Location: Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague (CZU), Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences (FLD), Room L125.
Google Maps Link (https://maps.app.goo.gl/UNhvt2T93kWyEsWU9) -
Online – Microsoft Teams: the same link will be used for all workshop sessions
2nd Bioeconomy Workshop | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
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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:
- Academic Engines: The Role of Universities in Bioeconomy Transformation
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Policy Power: Governance and Decision-Making in the Bioeconomy
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Youth in Action: Empowering the Next Generation of BE Leaders
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Value Chains, Biodiversity, and Climate Resilience
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Inclusive Bioeconomy: Gender Perspectives and Women’s Leadership
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Narratives for Change: Frameworks and Sustainable & Just Transitions
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Biotech Innovations in the Bioeconomy
Note: We encourage all participants to join at least two sessions and the workshop to make the most of the experience.
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
Program
The near-final program (subject to minor updates) is available as a PDF at the bottom of this page.