The “HIT” - Himmelfahrtstagung on Bioprocess Engineering is a well-established conference bringing together experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest developments and innovations.
The meeting covers the complete range of topics related to bioprocess engineering, including novel bioprocesses and pathways, process innovation in upstream and downstream bioprocessing, modeling & simulation, enzyme and whole-cell catalysis as well as bioprocess solutions to achieve sustainable development goals.
This single-strand conference gives all researchers the opportunity to showcase their work through talks, poster pitches, and intensive poster presentations offering fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the bioprocess engineering community.
This year, for the first time, there will be 3-minutes poster pitches in order to give young researchers the opportunity to gain their first stage experience or to present projects that have just been started.
Major Topics will be:
The call for papers is open now (deadline: 24 January 2025):
Young scientists who have made industrially significant contributions to bioprocess engineering during their PhD thesis are invited to apply for the DECHEMA Industrial Bioprocess Award.
The prize, which will be offered for the seventh time, comes with up to 5,000 € prize money and be awarded as part of the Himmelfahrtstagung.
The Max Buchner Research Foundation supports young scientists by awarding travel grants. Researchers at universities and non-university research institutions who wish to present their scientific and technical research work at a specialist scientific event in the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering, biotechnology and related research areas are eligible to apply.
You are cordially invited to contribute to the scientific programme with a lecture or poster.
New work that is not yet completed, recently started or in the planning stage can also be presented.
This year, for the first time, there will be 3-minutes poster pitches in order to give young researchers the opportunity to gain their first stage experience or to present projects that have just been started.
We are looking forward to receive your contributions from academia and industry for HIT2025 in the following topics:
Deadline for a paper submission is 24 January 2025.
Please prepare an abstract with 1-2 pages (incl. figures, max. size 1 MB, max. 2 pages). The abstract should explicitly mention objectives, new results and conclusions or significance of the work.
The selection of the contributions will be based on the review of the abstracts by the scientific committee. Accepted abstracts will be published for all conference participants in a book of abstracts (PDF file).
The congress language is English.
Please note: Registration fee cannot be waived for authors.
Young scientists who have made industrially significant contributions to bioprocess engineering during their PhD thesis are invited to apply for the DECHEMA Industrial Bioprocess Award. The prize, which will be offered for the seventh time, comes with up to 5,000 € prize money and be awarded as part of the Himmelfahrtstagung.
| Delegates | Members1) | Others |
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| Industry | 1.030 € | 1.045 € |
| Academia | 730 € | 745 € |
| PhD Student2) | 490 € | 505 € |
| Student2) (*up to the age of 26 years) |
400 € | 400 € |
1) Personal DECHEMA Members, 2) Proof of status requested
Mixed VAT: registration fee includes Business Package with 19% VAT., no VAT for scientific conferences according to § 4.22 UstG
The registration fee includes a conference ticket, a book of abstracts (PDF), a list of participants as well as food & beverages during all coffee and lunch breaks.
The DECHEMA terms and conditions for conferences apply. Please note that the following information are excerpts and supplements to the general terms and conditions.
Registration is possible up to the beginning of the conference (subject to capacity in the lecture rooms). You will receive an email with a booking confirmation as well as hyperlinks to download your invoice and payment confirmation as PDF files.
Payment of participation fees is by credit card (Master-Card, Visa, Amex or Diners) or direct debit.
Cancellations will only be accepted in written form (i.e. by post or e-mail).
In case of no-show or cancellation of participation, the full participation fee must be paid. Details on cancellation deadlines and fees can be found in the conference terms and conditions.
| Sonja Berensmeier | Technische Universität München, München/D |
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| Thomas Bayer | Infraserv Höchst, Frankfurt/D |
| Bastian Blombach | Technische Universität München, Straubing/D |
| Katrin Castiglione | Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Nürnberg/D |
| Michaela Dehne | Universität Augsburg, Augsburg/D |
| Stephan Freyer | BASF SE, Ludwigshafen/D |
| Markus Fritsch | c-LEcta GmbH, Leipzig/D |
| Alexander Grünberger | KIT, Karlsruhe/D |
| Dirk Holtmann | KIT, Karlsruhe/D |
| Andreas Liese | Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), Hamburg/D |
| Peter Neubauer | Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin/D |
| Marco Oldiges | Forschungszentrum Jülich, Jülich/D |
| Jochen Schaub | Boehringer Ingelheim, Ingelheim/D |
| Ralf Takors | Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart/D |
| Roland Ulber | RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau/D |
| Michael Zavrel | Technische Universität München, Straubing/D |
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Lisbeth Olsson Keynote: tbd |
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Jörg Thommes Keynote: Manufacturing Innovation as a Must to Enabling Accessibility and Affordability of Biologics
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Dirk Weuster-Botz Keynote: Biochemical Engineering Science – the Key Competence for Industrial Biotechnology |
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Manufacturers for laboratory equipment, producing companies in industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnologies as well as research institutes are invited to participate in the exhibition.
The exhibition, fully integrated in the conference, offers a unique opportunity to promote your technologies, products and services in the field of bioprocess technology.
At Himmelfahrtstagung on Bioprocess Engineering 2025 you can connect with decision makers from research and industry in the field of bio-pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, process engineeering and industrial bioeconomy. We expect about 200 participants from academia and industry.
We offer a range of opportunities for a participation of your company as exhibitor or sponsor:
Please feel free to contact us if you are interessted in booking your exhibition booth or if you would otherwise like to participate in the "Himmelfahrtstagung 2025" through sponsorship.
Individual options adapted to your budget are possible at any time.
The Himmelfahrtstagung on Bioprocess Engineering 2025 will take place:
ATLANTIC Hotel Universum Bremen
Wiener Str. 4
28359 Bremen
Tel: +49 (0) 421 / 2467-0
Fax: +49 (0) 421 / 2467-555
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We have reserved rooms at the ATLANTIC Hotel Universum:
ATLANTIC Hotel Universum Bremen
Wiener Str. 4
28359 Bremen
Tel: +49 (0) 421 / 2467-0
Fax: +49 (0) 421 / 2467-555
Mail:
Rooms have been reserved for your overnight stay at a special price (incl. breakfast) of 139,00 EUR (single room) per night and 6,50 EUR ‘bed tax’ per night.
Please note that since April 2024, the city of Bremen has been charging an additional bed tax of EUR 6.50 per night for business travellers.
The offer is valid until 30 March 2025. Please contact the hotel directly via email for your reservation by using the keyword "BioPro2025".
Are you planning to travel to Bremen by train? Use the joint offer from Deutsche Bahn (DB) and DECHEMA and travel to our conference at a reduced fare.
Further information at http://www.dechema.de/en/train.html.
