WORKSHOP
“Bio-Based Raw Materials: Renewable Construction & Industrial Materials for a Low-Carbon Economy”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
September 29th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
Replacing fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives is critical to decarbonizing construction and manufacturing. Hempcrete, engineered bamboo, biochar-based composites, and agricultural byproduct materials offer structural integrity while sequestering carbon.
This workshop explores renewable feedstocks, structural performance, carbon accounting methodologies, and supply chain development. Participants will examine how bio-based materials can meet building standards while supporting regenerative land use practices.
Academic researchers will present material performance data and carbon sequestration metrics. Industry leaders will share construction case studies. Policy representatives will address building code adaptation and green procurement frameworks.
The objective is to accelerate mainstream adoption of renewable construction materials.
Key Takeaways & Outputs
• Engineering performance of bio-based materials
• Carbon sequestration and lifecycle analysis
• Building code integration
• Supply chain scalability
• Market incentives and green procurement
• Deployment case studies
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Workshop Objectives
13:05–13:35 — Engineering Performance of Bio-Based Materials
Speaker (Academy): N.N.
• Hempcrete and biochar composites
• Structural and thermal performance
• Moisture and fire resistance
• Carbon-negative potential
13:35–14:05 — Engineered Bamboo & Advanced Timber Systems
Speaker (Academia/Architecture): N.N.
• High-performance bamboo structures
• Design optimization
• Hybrid wood–composite systems
• Urban construction case studies
14:05–14:35 — Industrial Applications & Supply Chains
Industry Speaker: Sustainability Director
• Integrating bio-materials into large-scale construction
• Supply chain readiness
• Cost competitiveness
• Certification processes
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Carbon Accounting & Climate Policy Alignment
Speaker (Policy/Academia): Expert, European Environment Agency
• Embodied carbon metrics
• Green public procurement
• Climate-neutral construction strategies
• EU taxonomy alignment
15:15–15:35 — Investment & Scaling Renewable Materials
Speaker (Finance): Green Infrastructure Investment Fund Representative
• Financing bio-based innovation
• Risk mitigation
• Scaling across regions
• International collaboration
15:35–16:45 — Panel Discussion & Strategic Outlook
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
The registration and access to the virtual room for workshop is effective only if the fees payment has been confirmed.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
* Note that prices are subject to VAT (for European countries, except Germany, provide the VAT number of your organisation to be within the VAT reverse framework payment).
** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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