On March 2026, leaders form policy, industry, finance and research will meet in Brussels to focus on one mission: turning Europe’s bio-based innovations into competitive, large-scale industrial solutions that deliver for citizens, businesses and environment.

From lab to fab: enabling first-of-a-kind industrial demonstration and scale-up.
From demonstration to market: accelerating replication, commercialisation and market uptake.
CBE JU role in the new EU bioeconomy vision: what is needed to boost Europe’s competitiveness?
The second edition of the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum is here! Register now to join the high-level discussions with leading voices from Europe’s bio-based sector on 24 March 2026 in the Square meeting centre, in
CBE JU welcomes the European Commission’s Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, presented today. The strategy sets a clear direction for a competitive, sustainable and nature-positive European bioeconomy that strengthens industrial capacity,
The 2026 CBE JU Stakeholder Forum logotype places the concept of scale-up at its core. Its geometry uses structured squares and rectangles that rise, extend and evolve, reflecting the bio-based sector’s journey from early ideas
1 day in Brussels
High-level keynotes and panels
Exhibition of CBE JU innovations
Networking opportunities throughout the day