The “HIT” – Himmelfahrtstagung on Bioprocess Engineering – is a long-standing meeting point for the bioprocess engineering community in Germany. It brings together researchers, engineers, industry experts, and emerging talents to share new findings, discuss practical challenges, and shape the future of bioprocessing.
In 2027, the HIT will once again provide an open and collaborative forum for scientific exchange and professional networking. The conference welcomes contributions from academia and industry and offers a broad perspective on the technologies, methods, and concepts driving modern bioprocess engineering.
The scientific programme will address current topics across bioprocess engineering, including biopharmaceuticals and novel modalities, biocatalysis, integrated and continuous processing, digitalization, AI/ML and PAT, sustainable bioprocesses, cell factory engineering, scale-up and process robustness. An open topic will also welcome contributions beyond these areas.
The HIT is designed as an intensive single-track conference, allowing participants to follow the entire programme – from inspiring keynote lectures and scientific presentations to poster pitches and discussions. This format encourages exchange across disciplines and creates many opportunities to connect ideas that are often discussed separately.
A particular focus lies on supporting the next generation of bioprocessing experts. Early-career researchers are invited to present their work, engage with established scientists and industrial practitioners, and build lasting connections within the community.
The conference also welcomes applications for the DECHEMA Industrial Bioprocess Award , which recognises outstanding achievements in industrial bioprocessing and includes prize money of up to €5,000.
Join us in Erfurt for HIT 2027 and be part of the conversation on the ideas, technologies, and processes shaping the next generation of bioprocess engineering.
Call for Papers is open until 10 January 2027:
We look forward to your contributions from research institutions, universities, and industry. New work that is not yet completed, recently started or in the planning stage can also be presented.
Deadline for the paper submission: 10 January 2027.
The conference covers the full spectrum of bioprocess engineering and especially invites contributions on the following topics:
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.
Submission deadlines:
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.
| Delegates | Regular Fee (until 11 April 2027) | Last Minute Fee (from 12 April 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Member | 1.160 € | 1.280 € |
| Industry | 1.175 | 1.295 € |
| Academia Member | 780 € | 860 € |
| Academia | 795 € | 875€ |
| PhD Student Member2) | 540 € | 595 € |
| PhD Student2) | 555 € | 610 € |
| Student Member2) (* up to the age of 26 years) |
420 € | 465 € |
| Student2) (* up to the age of 26 years) |
435 € | 480 € |
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
How to become a DECHEMA Member?
The registration fee includes a conference ticket, a book of abstracts (PDF), a list of participants, food & beverages during all coffee and lunch breaks, the conference dinner as well as the Guided City Tour.
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.
| Bastian Blombach | Technische Universität München, Straubing/DE |
|---|---|
| Carsten Bornhövd | Wacker Chemie AG, München/DE |
| Katrin Castiglione | Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Nürnberg/DE |
| Andreas Daub | BASF SE, Ludwigshafen/DE |
| Michaela Dehne | Universität Augsburg, Augsburg/DE |
| Stephan Freyer | BASF SE, Ludwigshafen/DE |
| Alexander Grünberger | KIT, Karlsruhe/DE |
| Anna-Lena Heins | Technische Universität Hamburg, Hamburg/DE |
| Dirk Holtmann | KIT, Karlsruhe/DE |
| Andreas Liese | Technische Universität Hamburg, Hamburg/DE |
| Jorgen Magnus | RWTH Aachen Universität, Aachen/DE |
| Marco Oldiges | Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich/DE |
| Jochen Schaub | Boehringer Ingelheim, Ingelheim/DE |
| Roland Ulber | RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Kaiserslautern/DE |
| Michael Zavrel | Technische Universität München, Straubing/DE |
The Max Buchner Research Foundation awards travel grants to young scientists for the presentation of scientific and technical research work at scientific forums, congresses, symposia, conferences and other specialist events in the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering, biotechnology and related research areas.
Researchers at universities and non-university research institutions who present a lecture or poster can apply for a travel grant.
Applications are assessed and approved on a quarterly basis. In order to get your application approved before the conference, we recommend to apply by 15 March 2027.
All information about the application process can be found at:
https://dechema.de/en/mbf.html
Dates to note:
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 2027 you can connect with decision makers from research and industry in the field of bio-pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, process engineering 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 would otherwise like to participate in the "Himmelfahrtstagung 2027" through sponsorship.
Individual options adapted to your budget are possible at any time.
Kaisersaal Erfurt
Futterstraße 15/16
99084 Erfurt
Phone: +49 (361) 56 88 124
Web: www.kaisersaal.de
At following hotels we have a limited number of single rooms reserved. Please contact the hotel directly by using the mentioned booking code.
Mercure Hotel Erfurt Altstadt / available until: 4 February 2027
Single room: 145 € (incl. breakfast) plus 7% of room rate for city tax.
Booking code: HIT2027
Email:
Website
Hotel Am Kaisersaal / available until: 2 March 2027
Single room: 119 € (incl. breakfast) plus 7% of room rate for city tax.
Booking code: HIT2027
Email:
Website
Are you planning to travel to Erfurt by train? Take advantage of the DB event offer and travel to our conference at a discounted rate – with these added benefits:
Do you have any questions about the booking? The DB service team is happy to assist you at +49 (0)30 297 19 0 19. More info...
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