Biologically active natural products are of great importance for both basic research and for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The annual symposium, established for over three decades, provides valuable insights into current developments and serves as a key event for interdisciplinary exchange of experience.
The Irsee Natural Product Symposium is organized by the DECHEMA Working Group "Small Molecule Natural Products with Biological Activity".
Special emphasis is placed on the promotion of young scientists. During the young researcher sessions and poster presentations, participants will have the opportunity to present their research as well as to network and establish important connections within the natural products community.
Further information on the topics for 2026 will follow soon.
End of July - 10.10.2025: Call for Posters
End of October: Confirmation of posters
From December: Registration opens for all participants
25.-27.2.2026: 38th Irsee Natural Product Symposium
24.-26.2.2027: 39th Irsee Natural Product Symposium
23.-25.2.2028: 40th Irsee Natural Product Symposium
The programme of the Irsee Natural Product Symposium is organised by the members of the DECHEMA Working Group "Small Molecule Natural Products with Biological Activity":
| Heike Brötz-Oesterhelt | Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen |
|---|---|
| Joachim Dickhaut | BASF SE, Ludwigshafen |
| Karl Gademann | Universität Zürich |
| Jens Glaeser | Evotec GmbH, Göttingen |
| Tobias Gulder | Universität des Saarlandes -Conference Chair- |
| Ingo Hartung | Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt |
| Andreas Kirschning | Leibniz Universität Hannover |
| Till Opatz | Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz |
| Jörn Piel | ETH Zürich |
| Pierre Stallforth | Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology Jena -Chair of the DECHEMA Working Group- |
| Evi Stegmann | Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen |
| Roderich Süssmuth | Technische Universität Berlin |
| Christine Beemelmanns | HIPS Saarbrücken -Representative of the common Working Group Chemische Biologie as well as the VAAM-Fachgruppe Biologie bakterieller Naturstoffproduzenten- |
Information on the DECHEMA Working Group:
Advances in pharmaceutical therapeutics and environmentally friendly plant protection are difficult to imagine without the development of active compounds based on natural products. Low-molecular-weight natural products exhibit structural diversity far beyond what can be achieved through chemical synthesis. However, only a small portion of this "pool" of natural substances has been explored for practical applications. A key objective of the division's work is to identify new research trends and provide policy-level recommendations for funding, as well as to initiate relevant research initiatives. Another important goal is to support young scientists, particularly by integrating them into the dialogue between academia and industry. In an interdisciplinary environment involving biologists, chemists, medical professionals, and pharmacists, the interaction between scientists from both industry and academia is promoted, fostering the creation of collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects.
The division's most prominent and publicly visible activity is the annual "Irseer Naturstofftage," held every February for over 30 years. During this event, the Doctoral and Young Scientist Awards for Natural Product Research are also presented.
For further information please visit Fachsektion Bioinformatik und molekulare Methoden
The pituresque monastery is locted within the district of Ostallgäu in Bavaria.
Kloster Irsee
Klosterring 4
87660 Irsee
We have blocked rooms in Irsee for our participants. As the overnight capacities ar limited and next available accommodation is located in Kaufbeuren, we reccommend you to book your accommodation as early as possible. In order to help us meet our minimum room reservation requirements and secure the event space at Kloster Irsee, we encourage participants to first book their accomodation at the room block of the monastery.
The room rates will be published by the end of July. The booking will be possible afterwards.
Are you planning to travel to Irsee/ Kaufbeuren 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.
Please note: There will be a transfer (monastery - train station Kaufbeuren) available on departure day. The estimated departure time at the monastery will be 12:10h.
The high quality of the programme, reduced participation fees for young researchers as well as the Doctoral and Young scientist awards for natural product research, have allways been possible due to the generous support of industrial companies.
We would therefore be very grateful if your company would consider sponsoring the Irsee Natural Product Symposium and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
In return, we offer you the following benefits:
Further, there are 3 exhibition spots available (High standing table + possibility to place a roll-up).
Bildquelle: Schwäbisches Tagungs-, Bildungs - und Kulturzentrum Kloster Irsee
DECHEMA-Fokus-Themen:
