Join us for the Summer School Biotransformations, where leading experts and innovative minds from academia and industry come together to shape the future of biocatalysis and biotechnology.
Biotransformations have become a crucial tool across various industries, where high-yielding chemo-, regio-, and enantioselective reactions are often essential. To enhance the efficiency of new biotechnological processes, collaboration between experts in chemistry, biology, and process engineering is vital for successful research and development.
The aim of the Summer School on Biotransformations is to complement academic training in this field, promote interdisciplinary communication, and connect young scientists with leading experts from academia and industry.
Target audience:
» PhD students, post-docs (scientists) from academia
» young industrial researchers at an early stage of their career
Speakers are expected to stay for at least one night to facilitate in-depth exchanges and discussions with all participants on both scientific topics and career opportunities.
PhD students and post-docs are required to contribute a poster presenting their work. The posters will be showcased during introduction pitches as part of the official scientific program. This session aims to introduce all participants and provide an overview of their current work, projects, and challenges.
Please note: The number of participants is limited to ensure close interaction between young academics and leading experts in the field of biotransformation.
We are happy to share our Flyer "Invitation to Summer School 2025" for pdf download: invitation to summer school 2025. Please feel free to distribute it also within your network.
We are happy to annouce the Programme at a glance is now available.
Evening Lecture
Enzyme Discovery
Enzyme Engineering & Design
Enzyme Cascades
Metabolic Engineering
From Reaction to Process
Sustainable Impact of Biotransformation
Circular Economy
AI - Digitalization, Automation, Miniaturization
Case Studies
Speakers as of 3.3.2025.
The Summer School 2025 starts on Monday, 18.8. at 13.30h and ends on Thursday, 21.8. at 12.15h.
See programme per day: Monday, 18.8.2025 (Meeting Day 1), Tuesday, 19.8.2025 (Meeting Day 2), Wednesday, 20.8.2025 (Meeting Day 3), Thursday, 21.8.2025 (Meeting Day 4)
| Enzyme Discovery | |
| 13:30 | Welcome and opening |
| 13:45 | Simon Godehard, BRAIN Biotech AG |
| 14:30 | Anett Schallmey, TU Braunschweig |
| 15:15 | Coffee break |
| Project Snapshots - your work in 2 minutes | |
| 16:00 | Participant Introductions |
| 18:00 | Dinner |
| Evening Lecture | |
| 20:15 | Oliver May, InnoSyn B.V. |
| 21:15 | End of meeting day 1 |
| Enzyme Discovery II | |
| 09:00 | Kristina Haslinger, University of Groningen |
| 09:45 | Martin Schürmann, InnoSyn B.V. (case study) |
| 10:30 | Coffee break |
| Enzyme Engineering & Design | |
| 11:00 | Andreas Vogel, c-LEcta GmbH |
| 11:45 | Jürgen Pleiss, University of Stuttgart |
| 12:30 | Lunch break |
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Enzyme Engineering & Cascades |
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| 13:30 | Aurelio Hidalgo Huertas, UAM Madrid |
| 14:15 | Katrin Rosenthal, Constructor University Bremen |
| 15:00 | Coffee break |
| Metabolic Engineering | |
| 15:30 | Hartwig Schröder, BASF SE |
| 16:15 | Ralf Takors, University of Stuttgart |
| 18:00 | Dinner |
| Evening Lecture | |
| 20:15 | Sven Hansen, Evonik |
| 21:15 | End of meeting day 2 |
| From Reaction to Process | |
| 09:00 | Daniel Ohde, Hamburg University of Technology |
| 09:45 | Kersten Rabe, KIT |
| 10:30 | Coffee break |
| Sustainability Impact of Biotransfomation | |
| 11:00 | TBA |
| 11:45 | Stephan Lütz, TU Dortmund |
| 12:30 | Lunch break |
| Circular Economy | |
| 13:30 | Lukas Reisky, Covestro |
| 14:15 | Lars Blank, RWTH Aachen University |
| 15:00 | Coffee break |
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Data-driven Forecasting |
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| 15:30 | Marco Oldiges, Forschungszentrum Jülich |
| 16:15 | Henk-Jan Joosten, Bio-Prodict |
| 18:00 | BBQ Evening |
| Enzyme Cascades II | |
| 09:15 | Selin Kara, Aarhus University |
| 10:00 | Coffee break |
| Industrial Highlights | |
| 10:30 | Christian Schwarz, Numaferm GmbH (case study) |
| 11:15 | Steffen Schaffer, Evonik (case study) |
| 12:00 | Closing Remarks |
| 12:15 | End of Summer School 2025/ Lunch (optional) |
Programme as of 3.3.2025
| Delegates | Members1) | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial researchers | 680 € | 695 € |
| PhD students and Post Docs Academia | 550 € | 565 € |
1) Personal DECHEMA or VAAM Members, (How to become a DECHEMA Member?)
Mixed VAT: registration fee includes Business Package with 19% VAT., no VAT for scientific conferences according to § 4.22 UstG
The registration fee includes
the participation of the sessions,
an (online) book of abstracts and list of participants as well as
accommodation in the period 18.-21.8.2025 and
food & beverages during the conference (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner/ coffee 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.
Haus der Kirche - Evangelische Akademie
Dobler Str. 51
76332 Bad Herrenalb
Germany
We have reserved rooms for all participants for the period 18.-21.8.2025.
Are you planning to travel to Bad Herrenalb 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: www.bahn.de/eventangebote
Reisen Sie mit der Bahn nach Bad Herrenalb? Nutzen Sie das DB-Veranstaltungsticket und reisen Sie vergünstigt zu unserer Konferenz – mit folgenden Vorteilen:
• Attraktive Preisvorteile: Günstigster Einstiegspreis bereits ab 16,19 Euro
• Flexibel kombinieren: Profitieren Sie von zusätzlichen BahnCard-Vorteilen
• Nachhaltigkeit garantiert: An- und Abreise in den Zügen der Deutschen Bahn mit 100 % Ökostrom
• Zeit effektiv nutzen: Arbeiten oder Entspannen Sie auf Ihrer Reise
Technische Fragen? Das Service-Team der DB steht Ihnen unter +49 (0) 30 297 19 0 19 gerne zur Verfügung. Weitere Infos: www.bahn.de/eventangebote
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BASF SE |
|---|---|
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Biocatalysts I BRAIN Biotech Group |
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BRAIN Biotech AG |
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Evonik Industries AG |
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VAAM |
The aim of the Summer School on Biotransformations is to complement academic training in this field, promote interdisciplinary communication, and connect young scientists with leading experts from academia and industry.
The high-quality program of the event has always been made possible thanks to the generous support of industry partners. We would therefore be very grateful if your company would consider sponsoring the Summer School 2025 and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
In return, we offer you the following benefits:
| Michael Breuer |
BASF SE, Ludwigshafen |
|---|---|
| Stephan Lütz | TU Dortmund -chair of the joint work group- |
| Alexander Pelzer | BRAIN Biotech AG, Zwingenberg |
| Kersten Rabe | Karlsruher Institut für Technologie |
| Steffen Schaffer | Evonik Operations GmbH, Halle /Westfalen |
| Martin Schürmann | InnoSyn B.V., Geleen/NL |
The Summer School in Biotransformation is an initiative of the joint Working Group Biotransformationen of DECHEMA and VAAM. The joint Working Group focuses on the growing demand for economical, eco-efficient, and resource-saving processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food industries. For more information please visit the homepage Gemeinsame Fachgruppe Biotransformationen von DECHEMA und VAAM.
The Summer School 2025 is organised by DECHEMA e.V. and supported by VAAM.
Image source: BRAIN Biotech AG
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