CONGRESS AGENDA

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The Insects Plus 2025 International Congress invites researchers, industry experts, start-ups, and innovators to submit their abstracts for presentation at this landmark event.

The Insects Plus 2025 International Congress invites researchers, industry experts, start-ups, and innovators to submit their abstracts for presentation at this landmark event.

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Global platform for alternative biomass innovation.

As the premier platform dedicated to the cultivation and processing of alternative biomass for food, feed, and special applications, the congress offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work in front of a global audience.

CONGRESS AGENDA

3 days packed with expertise, innovation, and networking.

Day 1 · Monday, 12th May 2025

07:30 – 10:00

Exhibitors Set Up Booths

10:45

Welcome & Registration

Welcome coffee / Start registration

11:45

Opening Keynote by Paul Vos

  • An integrated perspective on the future of alternative proteins and the dietary shift towards healthy and sustainable diets

12:15

Workshop 1

Workshop Projects: Cipromed, Advagromed, Proximed, Susinchain

13:35

14:55

Coffee Break

15:10

Workshop 3

Workshop Projects: Food4Future, CIRCALGAE
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16:30

Workshop 4

Workshop Projects: Giant Leaps, Horizon4Proteins, reKulti4Food

17:50

Opening Speech by

Dr.-Ing. Volker Heinz (DIL) and Dr.-Ing. habil. Oliver Schlüter (ATB)

Greetings from

Johann Wimberg, District Administrator of Cloppenburg

Nele Rosenhagen, Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection

18:15

Keynote by Isabelle Symonds

  • Market Potential and Challenges for insect protein in Europe

18:45

Impulse Speech by Alaa El-Din Ahmed Bekhit

  •  The Future of Alternative Proteins: From Insects to Edible Wool Protein and Beyond

19:00

Poster session in the lobby

19:30 – 23:00

Welcome Reception with Exhibition

Day 2 · Tuesday, 13th May 2025

07:30

Welcome & Registration

Welcome coffee / Start registration

08:00 – 08:30

Opening Keynote by Moritz Gold

  • The Next Chapter of Insect Farming: New Frontiers for Profitability

09:00

Science & Startups

Scientific sessions / Young Forum & Startup Innovation Corner

10:00

Coffee Break and Poster Session

10:15

Science & Startups

Scientific Sessions / Young Forum & Startup Innovation Corner

12:30

Panel Discussion

  • The Future of alternative proteins cultivation and processing

13:00

Lunch and Exhibition

14:00

Keynote by Brijesh Tiwari

  • Processing Technologies for Alternative Biomass: Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Industry

14:30

Scientific Sessions

16:30

Coffee break and Poster Session

16:45

Scientific Sessions

19:00

Bus Shuttle from Congress Venue to Conference Dinner

19:30

Conference Dinner

23:00

Bus Shuttle from Conference Dinner to Congress Venue

Day 3 · Wednesday, 14th May 2025

07:30

Welcome coffee

08:15 – 08:45

Opening Keynote by Hanna Tuomisto

  • Sustainability in Alternative Protein Production: Challenges and Opportunities

09:00

Science & Startups

  • Scientific sessions / Young Forum & Startup Innovation Corner

10:00

Coffee Break and Poster Session

10:15

Science & Startups

  • Scientific sessions / Young Forum & Startup Innovation Corner

11:30

Startup & Industry session

  • Startup & Industry session powered by Rentenbank and Elea Technology GmbH

12:30

Panel discussion

  • Sustainability, safety standards and policies in the alternative biomass industry: Challenges and solutions

13:00

Lunch and exhibition

14:00

Bus Shuttle From Congress Venue to Industry Visit

14:30

Industry Visits

 DIL, Quakenbrück and Larvae Solutions, Essen (Oldenburg)

16:00

Bus Shuttle to Congress Venue

16:30

Official end

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