Event Details
- Date: 2 December 2026
- Time: 1PM – 5PM
- Location: University of Ferrara – Via Voltapaletto 11, Ferrara, Italy
- Format: In-person: (two simultaneous workshops)
- Cost: Free of charge
- Event news URL: https://biofairnetproject.eu/news/workshops-seeds-biofairnet-annual-conference-2026/
- Submission deadline: 25 June 2026
Workshop 1 – Early and Emerging Researchers
This workshop welcomes PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career academics working on sustainability, environmental economics, circular economy, and related fields. It offers a supportive environment for presenting ongoing research, receiving feedback from peers and senior scholars, and engaging in dialogue on emerging topics linked to the green transition, sustainable innovation, and environmental policy.
Topics
- Renewable energy and climate impacts
- Circular material flows and biobased substitution
- Cooperation within production chains
- Sharing models and product durability
Workshop 2 – Engineering Design and AI in Circular Economy
This workshop brings together researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of engineering design, artificial intelligence, and circular economy. It is intended for participants from engineering, computer science, sustainability studies, and related fields who are developing technological solutions for resource efficiency and circular production systems.
Topics
- Engineering design for sustainability and circular economy
- Generative design and topology optimization for resource efficiency
- Advanced and green manufacturing
- Digital twins and simulation-driven sustainability assessment
- Bridging engineering data with environmental and economic assessment
- AI for process optimization and resource efficiency
For further information, participants may contact Dr. Tobias Rosnitschek.
