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INVITATION TO ISBP 2026

6th-9th September 2026

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from around the globe to participate in the 20th edition of the International Symposium on Biopolymers (ISBP) to be held in Dublin, Ireland on 6-9th September 2026.

ISBP has established itself as a successful International conference dedicated to the exploration of the production, processing, application and biodegradation of biopolymers. The ISBP-2026 will showcase the latest developments along the biopolymer value chain from biomass to products.  The symposium will also have a dedicated half day for delegates to hear from industry on scaling production, product development, and the marketing of biopolymers.  

Since its inaugural meeting in Toronto in 1988, the symposium has been held biennially, traversing cities such as Barcelona in 1990, Göttingen in 1992, Montreal in 1994, Davos in 1996, Tokyo in 1998, Cambridge in 2000, Münster in 2002, Beijing in 2004, Minneapolis in 2006, Auckland in 2008, Stuttgart in 2010, Cairns in 2012, Santos in 2014, Madrid in 2016, Beijing in 2018, Sion, Switzerland, in 2022 and Penang, Malaysia in 2024. 

The organisers of ISBP 2026, Prof Tanja Narancic and Prof Kevin O’Connor welcome you to Dublin to discover the latest research findings and market developments in biopolymers.

SCIENTIFIC HIGHLIGHTS

ISBP 2026 will have a strong focus on industry. The industry day will showcase innovations in the market.
ISBP 2026 will have a strong focus on industry. The industry day will showcase innovations in the market.
ISBP 2026 will focus on applications of biotechnology and chemistry for polymer synthesis and recycling.
ISBP 2026 will focus on applications of biotechnology and chemistry for polymer synthesis and recycling.
Cradle to cradle in biopolymer synthesis refers to a sustainable approach and making materials that can break down naturally or be reused, so nothing goes to waste.
Cradle to cradle in biopolymer synthesis refers to a sustainable approach and making materials that can break down naturally or be reused, so nothing goes to waste.

VISIT TO NEWGRANGE OR FOURKNOCKS & CEILI- OPTIONAL OUTINGS FOR ISBP 2026

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Newgrange is part of a complex of monuments built along a bend of the River Boyne known collectively as Brú na Bóinne and has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can visit Newgrange or Fourknocks as one of the optional outings for ISBP 2026! Find out more under the register section. VISIT TO NEWGRANGE WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Newgrange is part of a complex of monuments built along a bend of the River Boyne known collectively as Brú na Bóinne and has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can visit Newgrange or Fourknocks as one of the optional outings for ISBP 2026! Find out more under the register section.
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ISBP 2026 will offer an evening of traditional Irish music and dance surrounding a conference dinner as part of the conference. \n CEILI
ISBP 2026 will offer an evening of traditional Irish music and dance surrounding a conference dinner as part of the conference.
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Fourknocks is a megalithic passage tomb which will be opened for a visit for ISBP 2026 attendees. You can visit Newgrange or Fourknocks as one of the optional outings for ISBP 2026! Find out more under the register section. FOURKNOCKS MEGALITHIC SITE
Fourknocks is a megalithic passage tomb which will be opened for a visit for ISBP 2026 attendees. You can visit Newgrange or Fourknocks as one of the optional outings for ISBP 2026! Find out more under the register section.