University Town, NUS, Singapore
Important Deadlines
— Synopsis & Scope
Bridging bench science and the bioeconomy floor
The global transition toward a circular bioeconomy requires bridging advanced scientific research with scalable industrial implementation. The BESS Conference 2026 brings together leading academic researchers, industry executives, tech innovators, and policymakers under the central theme: “Emerging Trends in Sustainability.”
This flagship two-day conference serves as an interdisciplinary platform to address urgent decarbonization, waste management, and resource-security challenges. The program explores how modern analytical tools, digital frameworks, and biological innovations accelerate commercialization across critical sectors including energy, food systems, green chemistry, and carbon management.
TOOLS & METHODS
- Biosolutions: Synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, precision fermentation, enzymatic biotransformations.
- AI Applications: Machine learning for strain optimization, predictive modeling, smart bioprocess control.
- Waste Valorization: Upcycling agro-industrial side-streams, organic residues, and municipal solid waste into high-value products.
- LCA & Carbon Accounting: Scope 1–3 greenhouse gas accounting, life cycle assessments, supply chain carbon footprinting.
- Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA): Process economics, CAPEX/OPEX modeling, commercial scale-up feasibility assessments.
TARGETED APPLICATION AREAS
- Food: Alternative microbial proteins, novel functional food ingredients, sustainable food processing.
- Green Chemicals: Bio-based monomers, sustainable polymers, high-value platform bio-chemicals.
- CO₂ Capture, Storage, and Utilization (CCSU): Biological CO₂ conversion, gas fermentation, carbon capture and storage technologies.
- Energy: Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), bio-hydrogen, microalgae bioenergy, advanced biofuels.
— Call for Abstract
Present your research to the community
The BioEnergy Society of Singapore (BESS) invites submissions for oral and poster presentations at BESS Conference 2026. Choose the format that fits your work. All submissions are reviewed by the BESS program committee.
Oral Presentation
20 min talk + 10 min Q&A
For research ready to be presented in full to a parallel-session audience, with dedicated time for discussion.
Poster Presentation
Eligible for Best Poster Award
A visual, conversational format ideal for early-stage or applied work — judged for the BESS Best Poster Award.
Submission Requirements
- Abstract text: 100–150 words covering objectives, methodology, key findings, and industrial significance.
- Speaker biography: Under 100 words, third person.
- Headshot photo: Recent, high resolution, for the speaker directory.
- Abstract template: — download the abstract template (.docx).
Ready to submit?
The submission form takes about 10 minutes. Have your files ready before you start. Open Submission Form
— Registration
Reserve your place at BESS 2026
Standard registration covers technical sessions and the conference dinner. Student registration covers technical session access, with the dinner available as an add-on.
Registration and payment are processed securely via Eventbrite. You’ll receive a confirmation email with your e-ticket immediately after checkout.
— Confirmed Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Lawrence Loh
Director of Director of the NUS Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS)
A New Narrative for Sustainability in an AI-Driven World
Prof. Tong Yen Wah
Department of Chemical and Biomolecualr Engineering, National University of Singapore
From flasks to photobioreactors: understanding light and CO2 constraints
Prof. Li Zhi
Department of Chemical and Biomolecualr Engineering, National University of Singapore
Biocatalytic CO2 utilization for the sustainable production of value-added chemicals
Prof. Kesen Ma
Department of Biology, University of Waterloo
Butanol fermentation at high temperatures
Dr. Brian Reddy
Founder and CEO KINNVA
Carbon neutral biorefinery
Mr. Rezuwan Zakaraia
R&D Manager, Neste
TBA
— Sponsorship Packages
Partner with BESS Conference 2026
All sponsorship tiers include 2 complimentary full-conference passes with conference dinner access.
Bronze Sponsor
- ✓ Promotional flyer & poster distribution
- ✓ 2 full-conference passes with dinner
Silver Sponsor
- ✓ 1 exhibition booth
- ✓ 2 full-conference passes with dinner
Gold Sponsor
- ✓ 1 oral speaking presentation slot
- ✓ 1 exhibition booth
- ✓ 2 full-conference passes with dinner
— Organizer Directory
