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Das jährliche Bioeconomy Cluster Meeting der Technologie- und InnovationsConsult GmbH (T+I) und der University of Queensland (UQ) wird dieses Jahr in der 45.KW in Brisbane (Australien) stattfinden. Wir laden Sie herzlich dazu ein, um sich zu den neuesten Innovationen und Technologien für Umwelt, Energie, Lebensmittelproduktion und Digitalisierung zu informieren. Die Veranstaltung wird von der University of Queensland gesponsert und von Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) sowie weiteren australischen Partnern unterstützt.
Zur Veranstaltung werden neben Ihnen, den internationalen Partnern unserer verschiedenen Innovationsnetzwerke, Vertreter der australischen Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Politik, erwartet. In diesem Jahr liegt der Fokus der Veranstaltung auf den Ergebnissen und geplanten Markteinführungen der gemeinsamen Projekte. Ziel ist es allen Teilnehmern die Möglichkeit zu geben, sich zu den gemeinsamen Kooperationen und zur bestmöglichen Kommerzialisierung der neuen Produkte oder Verfahren, vor Ort und persönlich auszutauschen.
An den zentralen Tagen vom 4.-6. November werden gemeinsame Workshops in Brisbane an der University of Queensland sowie ein Besuch auf dem Campus der Griffith University stattfinden. Vom 7.-8. November sind verschiedene Exkursionen u.a. in die von Landwirtschaft geprägte Region Bundaberg sowie der Austausch mit Fachexperten von der University of Queensland sowie der Griffith University geplant.
Die Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung ist für Partner aus den Netzwerken und neue Projektpartner kostenlos. Bei externen Teilnehmern wird die Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung individuell geprüft.
Insbesondere unseren deutschen und polnischen Partnern empfehlen wir rechtzeitig die Flüge und Hotels zu buchen, um höhere Kosten zu vermeiden. Informationen hierzu finden Sie unter dem Punkt "Anreise".
Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen jederzeit an uns. Wir freuen uns über Ihre Teilnahme!
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The annual Bioeconomy Cluster Meeting of Technologie- und InnovationsConsult GmbH (T+I) and The University of Queensland (UQ) will take place this year in week 45 (November 4-8) in Brisbane (Australia). We are pleased to invite you to learn about the latest innovations and technologies in the areas of environment, energy, food production and digitalization. The event is sponsored by The University of Queensland and supported by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) and other Australian partners.
In addition to you we are expecting the international partners of our various innovation networks including representatives of Australian business, science and politics at the event. This year's event will focus on the achievements and planned market launches of the collaborative projects. The goal is to give all participants the opportunity to exchange experiences on the joint collaborations and the best possible commercialisation of the new products or processes, on site and in person.
On Monday and Tuesday there will be joint workshops at The University of Queensland followed by a guided tour to Griffith University campus on Wednesday. Thursday to Friday, the program offers optional an excursion to the Bundaberg region or arranged meetings with experts from UQ or elsewhere.
Participation in the event is free of charge for existing network partners and new project partners. For external participants, event participation will be assessed on an individual basis.
We would be very pleased if you decide to accept our invitation. We highly recommend that our German and Polish partners book their flights and accomodation in a timely manner in order to avoid increasing costs. Further information on this can be found under “Travel”.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time if you have further questions. We are looking forward to your participation!
Program
| Day 1 | Mon. 11/04/2024 Conference The University of Queensland | St Lucia | |
| 08:30 | Arrival and Coffee | |
| 09:00 | Opening remarks & welcome to workshop | Prof. Michael Groß | T+I Consult Prof. Ben Hankamer | The University of Queensland |
| 09:10 | Welcome Speech | Rongyu Li | Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Global Engagement at The University of Queensland (requested) |
| 09:20 | Program overview | Prof. Ben Hankamer | The University of Queensland |
| Session 1: Next generation business models | ||
| 09:30 | Keynote: New business models for circular (bio)economy | Prof. Michael Rosemann | Queensland University of Technology |
| 09:50 | AI-based business platform for improving digital business matching and networking | Prof. Michael Groß / Nikita Sklyomin | T+I Consult |
| 10:00 | SMART processes to achieve Triple Bottom Line System Optimisation | Dr. Juliane Wolf | The University of Queensland |
| 10:10 | The time for smart rural areas: Circular economy as a base for AI-infrastructure | Dr. Philipp Giese | Euronorm GmbH |
| 10:20 | Panel discussion | Moderation: Prof. Michael Groß |
| 10:45 | Coffee break and networking | |
| Session 2: Innovative and integrated agricultural production concepts | ||
| 11:15 | Keynote: Next Generation protected cropping systems | Timothy D Kendrick | BW GLOBAL |
| 11:35 | Soil Probiotics | Steve Zeiger | Soil renew |
| 11:45 | Vertical farming (Hydroponics) and its economic potential for agricultural business | Odin Franssen | Powerplants (requested) |
| 11:55 | Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) | Alfred-Wegener-Institut |
| 12:05 | Panel discussion: Economical potentials | Moderation: Prof. Susanne Schmidt |
| 12:30 | Lunch and networking | |
| Session 3: Algae production and application | ||
| 13:30 | Keynote: Microalgae applications (Food, feed, health) | Prof. Olaf Kruse | Bielefeld University |
| 13:50 | Algae production systems and processes (efficiency and economics) Opportunities for integration into agricultural companies | Dr. Kira Schipper | The University of Queensland (requested) |
| 14:00 | Photobiotechnological approaches for bio-decarbonization - Turning microalgae into net zero | Dr. Torsten Schweikert | IGV GmbH (requested) |
| 14:10 | Architecture (living facades/ green wall, innovative construction material) | Dr. Fred Fialho Leandro Alves Teixeira | The University of Queensland |
| 14:20 | Panel discussion | Moderation: Dr. Peter Waldeck |
| 14:45 | Coffee break and networking | |
| Session 4: Future Protein Production | ||
| 15:15 | Keynote: Strategies to improve future protein production | Prof. Michelle Colgrave | CSIRO Agriculture and Food |
| 15:35 | Cultured Meat: Vision and Barriers | Dr. Melanie Oey | The University of Queensland or Magic Valley |
| 15:45 | Algae protein | Dr. Ian Ross | The University of Queensland |
| 15:55 | Black soldier fly (BSF) production | FlyFarm Australia Ltd |
| 16:05 | Panel discussion | Moderation: Prof. Cameron Turner (requested) |
| 16:30 | Preview Day 2 | Prof. Ben Hankamer | The University of Queensland |
| Day 2 | Tue. 11/05/2024 Conference The University of Queensland | St Lucia | |
| 08:30 | Arrival and Coffee | |
| 09:00 | Opening remarks & welcome to workshop | Prof. Michael Groß | T+I Consult Prof. Ben Hankamer | The University of Queensland |
| 09:10 | Welcome Speech | German participant State Brandenburg-Lausitz (requested) |
| 09:20 | Review to Day 1 | Dr. Peter Waldeck | T+I Consult |
| Session 5: Bio-Product Quality Enhancement & Health | ||
| 09:30 | Keynote: Perkii Juice | Prof. Cameron Turner | The University of Queensland |
| 09:50 | Optimal harvest timing to improve product quality and shelf-life for fruits and vegetables | Daniel Pelliccia | Rubens Technologies Pty Ltd |
| 10:00 | Optimization of storage processes for fruits and vegetables by smart ripeness-control systems | KOB Kompetenzzentrum Obstbau Bodensee |
| 10:10 | Indigenous opportunity sprouts from desert discovery | Colin Saltmere | Dugalunji Aboriginal Corporation (requested) |
| 10:20 | Panel discussion | Moderation: Prof. Cameron Turner (requested) |
| 10:45 | Coffee break and networking | |
| Session 6: Eco-Management for Mine rehabilitation & Agribusiness | ||
| 11:15 | Keynote: Engage - Exchanging knowledge, understanding and resources in a reciprocal context | Leann Wilson | Regional economic solutions Pty Ltd |
| 11:35 | Valarion: Building circular bioeconomy opportunity for mine sites | Leigh Trevaskis I Valerion Pty. Ltd. |
| 11:45 | Strategies against eutrophication (Ian Potter project) | Dr. Edoardo Bertone | Griffith University |
| 11:55 | Water storage and supply? | Prof. Thomas Baumgartl | Federation University |
| 12:05 | Panel discussion | Moderation: Prof. Claire Côte |
| 12:30 | Lunch and networking | |
| Session 7: Integrated Biorefinery & Energy Concepts for Agriculture | ||
| 13:30 | Keynote: Integrated biorefinery | Michael Burke | Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) Biofutures Director (requested) |
| 13:50 | Valorization from Waste Streams/ Building Circular Economies | Prof. Prasad Kaparaju | Griffith University |
| 14:00 | PV solutions for farmers | SOLYCO Solar AG (requested) |
| 14:10 | Energy storage systems | Altech Advanced Materials AG |
| 14:20 | Panel discussion | Moderation: Gerald Arends (requested) |
| 14:45 | Coffee break and networking | |
| Session 8: Cooperation between Germany and Australia | ||
| 15:15 | Keynote: Cooperation between Germany and Australia in the field of bioeconomy | Dr. Julia Kaute | German Embassy |
| 15:30 | Cooperation opportunities in the field of Molecular biotechnology and functional genomics | Prof. Marcus Frohme | TH Wildau (requested) |
| 15:45 | Impact of technology transfer on regional transformation in Lusatia Region | Prof. Michael Hübner I BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg (requested) |
| 16:00-19:00 | Drinks & Nibbles / BBQ / Poster Session | |
| *The program is subject to change without prior notice. | | |
