8th Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology | AIChE

The Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology (CIB) conference spotlights best practices, lessons learned, and technology innovations for accelerating commercial production of bio-based products and building the circular bioeconomy. This is the premier conference focused on scale-up and commercialization of new products in the synthetic biology, fermentation, and industrial biotechnology spaces.

You’ll engage with industrial biotech leaders and practitioners as you explore the latest in the field — including developments that are driving a new wave of products. At CIB, you'll hear hard-won lessons from industry veterans — and draw inspiration for your own technology development efforts while learning and networking about new enabling technologies, products, market needs, and companies.

This is the industrial biotechnology key players who's who conference. Come to share and learn how to bring the innovations from the lab to commercially viable, economic competitive and sustainable technology and product offerings that make material impact to our everyday life.
Bo Chen, VP of Process Development, Geno

Submit Your Abstract Now!

Get your submission in as soon as possible for review by the organizing committee, to be included in the technical program.

Submit an oral presentation for any of our conference topics, or a poster presentation to be featured during the poster session and reception. 

The deadline for oral presentations is April 28th, 2026

Top Reasons to Attend CIB

  • Hear hard-won lessons from industry veterans — and draw inspiration for your own technology development efforts
  • Learn about new enabling technologies, products, market needs, and companies
  • Network with technology leaders, and find new funders, collaborators, or teammates
  • Gain visibility for your company and technology 
  • Share with a diverse audience and contribute to the future of biotechnology commercialization

Special Section: Engineering Biotherapeutics

Using chemical engineering to solve some of the pharmaceutical industry’s biggest challenges.

Conference Topics

  • New markets for Industrial Biotech

  • Regional-focused Manufacturing, Commerce & Regulation

  • Live Microbes & Innovative Fermentation Methods

  • The Role of Public Private Partnerships in Scaling Biotechnology

  • Integrating Biotech Ingredients into Global Consumer Supply Chains

  • Rapid Effective Scaling

  • Company Showcase

Conference Chairs

Organizing Committee

Discounted Hotel Room Rate!

Don't miss out on the special discounted rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile, $229 per night

Book before August 31, 2026!

AIChE Member Events Discount

Did you know that annual AIChE memberships offer great discounts on conferences and events? Become a member and the discount to this one event will practically cover the rest of the year!