3rd Biointelligence Congress in Stuttgart

Live Event / October 06, 2026, 9am - 6pm

3rd Biointelligence Congress in Stuttgart

Making Biointelligence Tangible

The Biointelligence Congress convenes industry pioneers, researchers, and innovators to accelerate biointelligent manufacturing. This event focuses on the latest news and innovations at the intersection of biology, technology and computer science for the development of bio-based production systems. It provides a unique platform for companies seeking to integrate biointelligent solutions into their processes, tackle technical challenges in life sciences, or explore new applications of biology in manufacturing.

Why Attend?

Explore the future of biointelligence and discover technologies with the potential to transform industries.
Gain strategic insights into emerging trends in bioprocessing, sensor technologies, automation and AI.
Learn from visionary leaders who bridge research, industry and entrepreneurship.
Discover real-world applications and new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and investment.

Who Should Attend?

C-level executives and senior decision-makers looking to stay ahead of technological disruption.
Innovation leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs translating scientific breakthroughs into industrial solutions.
Start-ups and investors seeking new partnerships and investment opportunities.
Policymakers and funding organisations shaping the future of the bioeconomy and innovation landscape.

Why It Matters to Your Industry

Food, Biomanufacturing, Biopharma and Biomedical
Discover how novel bioprocesses can become more efficient, sustainable and scalable through advanced sensor technologies, automation and AI-driven process optimization.
IT & Artificial Intelligence
Explore high-growth application areas in the life sciences, connect with industry partners and researchers, and identify new opportunities to develop impactful AI solutions.
Mechanical Engineering, Automotive and Medtech
Understand how biology is transforming manufacturing and industrial value chains, what this means for your business, and where your technologies and expertise can contribute to the next generation of production.

Organiser: Messe Stuttgart
Partners: Fraunhofer IPA, Fraunhofer IGB, University of Stuttgart, University of Hohenheim
The Biointelligence Engine, Competence Center Biointelligence , Wittenstein Stiftung

Event details

Location

Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart, Germany

Date

October 06, 2026, 9am - 6pm

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09:00 – 09:30	Check-in
09:30 – 09:45	Opening Session Key Insights	Welcome Anja Lange (Moderation) Current Status Of Biointelligence Around The World: The International Benchmark Biointelligence 2.0 PD Dr. Robert Miehe, Fraunhofer IPA
09:45 – 10:45	Fireside Chat Keynote Key Insights	Making Biointelligence Tangible: From Research To Successful Startup Prof. Dr. Matthias Hentze, EMBL & Jens Horstmann, Crestlight Venture Productions Engineering The Future Of Human Health At The Intersection Of Biology, Photonics, AI, And Microelectronics Dr. Peter Peumans, IMEC Quantum Technologies For Life Sciences Prof. Dr. Joachim Ankerhold, University of Ulm & Quantum BW
10:45 – 11:15	Coffee Break	Exhibition Area & Parallel Exhibition Tour „Quantum Tech For Health“ At Quantum Effects Fair Next Door
11:15 – 11:45	Panel Discussion	To be announced soon
11:45 – 12:30	Innovation Pitches	Wittenstein Biointelligence Award Finalists‘ Pitches In The Categories „Industry/Start-up“ And „Researcher“
12:30 - 13:30	Lunch Break	Exhibition Area
13:30 – 14:00	Keynote	Built, Not Born: Why Biotech Champions Emerge from Strong Ecosystems - Lessons from One of Europe's Leading Biotech Innovation Ecosystems Christian Gnam, Managing Director Innovation and Start-up Center Biotechnology IZB
14:00 – 14:15	Key Insights	The Biointelligence Engine – The S-TEC Center For Biointelligent Manufacturing Yannick Baumgarten, Fraunhofer IPA
	Sessions	Biointelligent Food Session	Biointelligent Production Session	Biointelligent Health Session
14:15 – 15:15	S-TEC Tandem Talks Real-word Case Studies of companies in S-TEC	S-TEC Tandem Talks - Food GNT Europa	S-TEC Tandem Talks - Production	S-TEC Tandem Talks - Health Festo Liquimetrix Bosch Health Campus
15:15 – 16:00	Lightning Talks Highlights from Industry and Academia	Lightning Talks – Food Host: Prof. Dr. Mario Jekle, University of Hohenheim	Lightning Talks – Production Host: PD Dr. Robert Miehe, Fraunhofer IPA & University of Stuttgart EveryBit of EveryCarbon: Digitalization as an enabling asset Dr. Sebastian Beblawy, CEO & Sebastian Schmid, Process Intelligence Engineer, EveryCarbon	Lightning Talks – Health Host: Prof. Dr. Sahar Salehi-Müller, Fraunhofer IPA & University of Hohenheim
16:00 - 16:30	Coffee Break	Exhibition Area
16:30 – 17:15	Roundtable Discussions 3-4 Catalyst Talks & Interactive Discussion	Roundtable Discussions – Food Sponsored by: tbd Host: tbd	Expert Panel on Education in Biointelligence: Challenges, Strategies, and Future Perspectives Host: PD Dr. Robert Miehe, Fraunhofer IPA & University of Stuttgart	Quantum Meets Health Sponsored by BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg GmbH Host: Johannes Sarx, BIOPRO
17:15 – 18:00	Closing Keynote Award Ceremony Closing Session	To be announced soon Wittenstein Biointelligence Award Ceremony: Announcement of Winners Closing Remarks Anja Lange
18:00 – 23:00	Networking Night	Together with Participants of Quantum Effects

Exhibitors

Elli – Automated High Throughput Electroporation
Discover Elli, the new End-to-End automated and high throughput electroporation platform. Visit us to learn how Elli can make your lab processes faster, cheaper, and using less specific consumables.

WRS-Exhibitors:
Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH (WRS) supports regional start-ups showcasing cutting-edge innovations. Sponsored exhibitors include FlareOn Biotech, Blitz Smart Technologies UG, Recovlabs, CELLnROLL, EveryCarbon, Liquimetrix. Visit their booths at the Biointelligence Congress to explore groundbreaking solutions and new collaboration opportunities.

S-TEC: The Biointelligence Engine
The S-TEC Center for Biointelligent Value Creation, a collaborative initiative by Fraunhofer IPA, Fraunhofer IGB, the University of Stuttgart, and the University of Hohenheim, will showcase the latest research and innovations in biointelligent technologies. This joint effort highlights technologies and cutting-edge solutions that integrate biology, technology, and IT to engineer smarter, more sustainable products and processes. The focus lies on groundbreaking advancements in biointelligent food, health, and production with the goal of driving a sustainable transformation in industries and society.
Companies have the opportunity to launch joint projects. Visit the booth to learn more about how you can get involved!
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Live Event / October 06, 2026, 9am - 6pm

3rd Biointelligence Congress in Stuttgart

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