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2026 (2nd) Yimao Bio-Manufacturing Industry Conference & Exhibition (Summer) will be held in Shanghai from 8 to 28., the conference is organized byYimao MedicalHostShanghai Future Industry Bio-manufacturing Special Committee, Shanghai Society of BioengineeringTo support the unit,Blue Rainbow, Shanghai Synthetic Biology Innovation Strategic AllianceAn efficient collaboration platform for partners and biomanufacturing professionals.
On-site invitation will be sent2000+Attendee,100+Speaker,20+Premium exhibitors, featuring "Conference - Exhibition - Meeting - EventFour core modules focused on "fundamental research breakthroughs + cross-domain industrial implementation," providing comprehensive coverage.Medicine & Aesthetics, Bio-based Materials & Green Chemicals, Food & Agriculture, AI-Enabled SolutionsCore focus: Building an integrated platform for industry, academia, research, application, and investment to establish a benchmark event covering the entire bio-manufacturing value chain.
2026 EMTB Bio-Manufacturing Conference Full Schedule Updated
Schedule updated as of 2026/8/3
Opening Forum
09:00-09:10 Opening Remarks
09:10-09:30 Special Session: Groundbreaking Underlying Technologies Reshape the Foundation of the Biomanufacturing Industry
09:30-09:50 Featured Presentation: Full-Chain Collaborative Innovation Unlocks New Pathways for Bio-Manufacturing Commercialization
09:50-10:30 Guest Interview: Mobilizing Top-Level Wisdom to Guide Green Applications in the Biomanufacturing Industry
11:00-11:10 Strategic Partnership Ceremony
11:10-12:00 Guest Interview: Investment Value and Future Capacity Release in the Bio-Manufacturing Sector
Forum 1: New Terminal Applications
8 27, 11:00–18:00
11:00-14:30 Internal Care, External Beauty · Natural Cosmetic Ingredients and Innovative Applications
11:00-11:50 Interview: Biomanufacturing Drives Aesthetic Ingredient Innovation – Technological Iteration, Industry Ecosystem, and Market Explosion
Host:Zhang WeiShanghai Ergothioneine Biotech, Founder & CEO
Maoization, Sullivan, Senior Partner and Managing Director
Wu JunjunJiangnan University, Professor
Zhu Chaoyi, Yuan You (Guangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. — Director of R&D
Goliath, Zhejiang Zhuyuan Bio, Director of Application Technology Department
11:50-12:10 Report: Bio-manufacturing Drives New Growth in Aesthetic Medicine
Guests:Maoization, Sullivan, Senior Partner and Managing Director
12:10-12:30 Report: Synthesis of Biomaterials and Their Applications in Cosmetics
Guests:Lin YingSouth China University of Technology, Level II Professor & Director of Guangdong Key Laboratory of Fermentation and Enzyme Engineering
Outline
From awareness to acceptance: the application of 1, nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, and melanin as four fundamental biological polymers in cosmetics.
2: Principles of Efficient Synthesis of Bio-based Materials Enabled by Synthetic Biology
3: Industrial-scale synthesis of recombinant functional proteins and natural melanin via efficient one-carbon biotransformation
13:30-13:50 Report: Reshaping the "Triple Helix": Precision Sequence Design and Structural Characterization of Recombinant Collagen
Guests:Zhu ChaoyiYuan You (Guangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. - R&D Director
13:50-14:10 Report: Screening of Microalgal Bioactives and Mechanism Study on Targeted Anti-Photoaging Efficacy Based on Cell Models
Guests:Fan Jianhua, East China University of Science and Technology & Shihezi University, Professor, School of Biological Engineering
Outline
1: Construction of a Multi-dimensional Efficacy Evaluation System for Cosmetic Active Ingredients
2: Screening, Optimization, and Development Strategy for EPMS Raw Materials of Bangia fuscopurpurea
3: Cellular Evidence for the Role of Purple Spirulina EPMS in Skin Repair, Photoprotection, and Anti-Inflammation
14:10-14:30 Report: Synthesis of Supramolecular Elastin—A New Generation Topical Anti-Aging Raw Material Created via Synthetic Biology
Guests:Wu JunjunJiangnan University, Professor
Outline
Raw material innovation is the foundational driver and ultimate source of end-product innovation, fueling blockbuster successes and industry leaders. Bioactive proteins offer broad functional, nutritional, and biological properties, making them critical in functional foods, skincare, medical devices, and aesthetic medicine. Currently, their primary source relies on animal tissue extraction; however, this approach involves complex purification processes, high costs, safety risks from potential viral or pathogen contamination, low yields, and inconsistent batch quality. Our research team pioneered a multidisciplinary integration of synthetic biology, computational bioinformatics, supramolecular chemistry, and nanotechnology to create SuperMolecular Elastin—the first ultra-powerful cell-repair protein. This breakthrough features a unique supramolecular helical structure with exposed active sites, delivering superior efficiency in promoting cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation, and tissue repair compared to all commercially available proteins. It is currently the only novel functional protein combining the key characteristics of hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin, and mussel adhesive proteins. Notably, SuperMolecular Elastin forms injectable, strength-tunable fillers (up to 6 MPa) without toxic crosslinkers, offering dual tissue-filling and regenerative capabilities with zero potential toxicity. This positions it as a transformative solution for skincare, medical devices, hemostatic materials, and regenerative aesthetic treatments.
14:30-15:30 Internal Care & External Nourishment · Regenerative Aesthetics and Oral Anti-Aging
14:30-14:50 Report: Recombinant Botulinum Toxin – Breakthroughs in Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine and New End-Use Scenarios
Guests:Xie Cheng, Dejin Bio, Chairman
14:50-15:10 Report: Commercialization Pathways and Industry Practices in Synthetic Biology — A Case Study of Ergothioneine's Full-Chain Breakthroughs in Cellular Anti-Aging
Guests:Zhang Wei, Shanghai Ergothioneine Biotech, Founder & CEO
Outline
Ergothioneine was once confined to niche markets due to the difficulty and high cost of natural extraction. Synthetic biotechnology has enabled scalable production and cost reduction through strain engineering, high-density fermentation, and purification crystallization. The company has built a complete platform around "Discovery-Manufacturing-Delivery" and extended its capabilities to active molecules such as Equopro® (Equol), Dr.SPD® (Spermidine), and UAELLE® (Urolithin A). Through global compliance certifications, clinical studies, GMP manufacturing capacity, and brand partnerships, the company is driving anti-aging ingredients like Dr.Ergo® Ergothioneine from the lab to the consumer market. Going forward, the company will establish a replicable anti-aging ingredient platform based on the branded ingredient model.
15:10-15:30 Report: Microalgal Extracellular Vesicles: A Novel Cosmetic Ingredient from Fermented Single-Celled Plants
Guests:Qu Yujiao, YuanYu Bio, Chief Researcher
Outline
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) perform diverse biological functions. As single-celled plants, microalgae also exhibit multiple biological activities. High-density fermentation of microalgae enables industrial-scale production of EVs for cosmetic applications.
16:00-18:00 Terminal New App - Financing Roadshow Session
16:00-16:15 [Angel Round] Project Name: Small-Molecule Multi-Target Drugs for Women's Health Focusing on Signal Pathways
16:15-16:30 [Series A] Project Name: New Fully Automated Bioreactor
16:30-16:45 [Series A+] Project Name: Development and Industrialization of Bio-based Platform Compounds (Glucaric Acid and 2,5-Furanedicarboxylic Acid) and Their Derivatives
16:45-17:00 [Angel Round] Project Name: Domestic Leading Platform for Biological Manufacturing and Application of Rare Traditional Chinese Medicine Components
17:00-17:15 [Series B] Project Name: The "Chip" of Bio-based Furan New Materials – Industrialization Breakthrough and Downstream Application Blue Ocean for 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural
17:15-17:30 [Angel Round] Project Name: Full-Process Customization and Industrialization of Hydrogenated Lecithin PreparationNEW
17:30-17:45 [Patent Transfer | Joint Development] Project Name: Preparation of Drug Intermediate Serinol via E. coli FermentationNEW
Roadshow Mentor:Li-Ning, GaoRong Capital, Executive Director
Zheng Jin'e, Qifeng Capital, Executive Director
Han Qin, Beijing Zhongguancun Capital, Managing Director
Cui Wei, Dingcheng Capital, Partner
Chen ChenJunyi Capital, Founding Partner
Zheng Xuan, Galileo Capital, Partner
Yi Hua, China National Investment Innovation / China National Investment Venture Capital, Head of Life Sciences and Bio-manufacturingNEW
Shen XinqianHonghui Fund, DirectorNEW
Liu Xiaoqian, Founding Partner, Star CapitalNEW
Forum 1: New Terminal Applications
8 28, 09:00–16:00
09:00-11:40 Future Foods · Alternative Proteins
09:00-09:50 Interview: From Tech Iteration to Industrial Upgrade – China's Path to Commercializing Alternative Proteins
Host:Zheng Xuan, Galileo Capital, Partner
Guests:Song Weiping, Beijing Beidahuang Agri-Group Co., Ltd., Vice President
Jiang Xianzhi, Mone Biotech, Founder & CEO
Du GuochengJiangnan University, Professor & Former Vice President & Ministry of Education "Changjiang Scholar" Distinguished Professor
Shi AiminResearcher and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Utilization Technology for Grain and Oil Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Chief Scientist of the Innovation Team on Plant Protein Structure and Function Regulation
09:50-10:10 Report: Biomanufacturing of Novel Proteins
Guests:Du GuochengJiangnan University, Professor & Former Vice President & Ministry of Education "Changjiang Scholar" Distinguished Professor
10:10-10:30 Report: Plant-Based Fermentation Protein: Synergistic Microbial-Enzymatic Technology and Scalable Application
Guests:Li Tianyi, Liangping Biotech, Partner & CSO
11:00-11:20 Report: Food-Grade Pickering Emulsions: Construction Strategies, Stabilization Mechanisms, and Innovative Applications
Guests:Shi AiminResearcher and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Utilization Technology for Grain and Oil Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Chief Scientist of the Innovation Team on Plant Protein Structure and Function Regulation
Outline
Plant protein-based Pickering emulsions are colloidal systems stabilized by plant proteins and their modified particles. The key to constructing these emulsions lies in selecting and modifying plant protein particles to irreversibly adsorb at interfaces by tuning their wettability, size, and surface charge. Stability arises from the dense solid-like particle films formed at the interface, which provide superior physical and chemical stability through steric hindrance and electrostatic repulsion—far exceeding that of traditional emulsifiers. In innovative applications, this technology is widely used to reformulate liquid foods, encapsulate bioactive compounds, create low-fat food textures, develop stable emulsion beverages (such as fruit juices and plant milks), and design responsive delivery systems, offering powerful tools for developing healthier, clean-label, and functional future foods.
11:20-11:40 Report: Creation and Application of Next-Generation Mycoprotein
Guests:Tian Lingzhi, MoMi Bio, COO
11:40-16:00 Future Food · New Ingredients & Functional Raw Materials
11:40-12:00 Report: Brazil Sweet Protein – The Next-Generation Premium Natural Sweetener Solution
Guests:Oliver YuSuzhou Shuohong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., CSO
Outline
Farmtory® Brazzein, our flagship product, is a Brazilian sweet protein with 1000 to 2000 times the sweetness of sucrose. It contains no sugar, has zero calories, and features a low GI. With its pure taste, acid resistance, and heat stability, it meets the growing demand for healthy foods by offering zero sugar, zero calories, and no blood sugar spikes—perfect for individuals managing diabetes or weight. Farmtory® Brazzein is already used in beverages, candies, chocolates, coffee, baked goods, and more, delivering exceptional results. It received US SELF-GRAS certification in 2025 year 3 month, and domestic approval is progressing steadily.
12:00-12:20 Report: Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs): Biosynthesis, Applications in Infant Formula, and Industry Outlook
Guests:Liu Zhenyun, Yixi Bio, Founder & CEO
12:20-12:30 Interact & Discuss
13:30-13:50 Report: Evidence-Based Weight Management Benefits and Industrial Application of Next-Generation Probiotic AKKBG-001®
Guests:Xue Zhengsheng, Junyao Runying, Deputy Director of the Technical Support Center & Ph.D. in Microbiology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Outline
1 Next-Generation Probiotic "Top Star" — Akkermansia muciniphila
2: Scientific Evidence for the Weight Management Benefits of Akkermansia muciniphila
3: Industrial Application Potential of Akkermansia muciniphila
13:50-14:10 Report: AI-Driven Pilot Platform for Biomanufacturing – Empowering Precision Nutrition R&D Innovation in Cell Factories
Guests:Yu YifaHanhe Biotechnology, Executive Vice President and Director of R&D & General Manager of Shenzhen Hanhe & Council Member of the Amino Acid Branch of China Bio-fermentation Industry Association
14:10-14:30 Report: From Plant to Microbial Cell Factories: Synthetic Biology Reshaping Biomanufacturing of Steviol Glycosides and Sweetness Proteins
Guests:Zhang Baoqi, Bai Kai Sheng (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Deputy General Manager
Outline
As a core driver of modern biomanufacturing, microbial cell factories enable the efficient synthesis and production of ingredients for food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In the sweetener sector, natural high-intensity sweeteners are emerging as a key alternative to sucrose and artificial sweeteners due to their zero-calorie content, non-cariogenic properties, and suitability for diabetic patients. Among these, plant-derived steviol glycosides (particularly Reb M, Reb M2, and Reb M9) and sweet proteins (such as thaumatin and brazzein) have gained significant attention for their high sweetness intensity and strong safety profiles. However, traditional plant extraction faces critical bottlenecks, including long cultivation cycles, low extraction efficiency, difficult impurity removal, and geographic limitations, making it unable to meet the surging global demand. The rise of synthetic biology offers a disruptive solution to this challenge. This report demonstrates how microbial cell factories can be leveraged to produce these natural sweeteners.
14:30-14:50 Report: S-Equol × Biomanufacturing – Delivering a "Gentle" Certainty for Anti-Aging in Menopause
Guests:Wang Dongmei, Shenghe Wumu (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., General Manager
14:50-15:50 Interview: From Raw Material Innovation to End-User Consumption: R&D, Commercialization, and New Market Opportunities in Future Functional Food Ingredients
Host:Wu Jiantao, Suzhou Suohong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., CEO
Guests:Liu Zhenyun, Yixi Bio, Founder & CEO
Yan XingGeneral Manager, Shanghai Zhangjiang Synthetic Biology Public Platform
Zhang Baoqi, Bai Kai Sheng (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Deputy General Manager
Xue Zhengsheng, Junyao Runying, Deputy Director of the Technical Support Center & Ph.D. in Microbiology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University
15:50-16:00 Interact & Discuss
Forum II: AI-Enabled Biomanufacturing
8 27, 13:30–18:00
13:30-18:00 AI-Powered Biomanufacturing: R&D, Scalable Production, and Intelligent Supply Chain
13:30-14:30 Interview: AI-Driven Innovation in the Foundational R&D and Iteration of Synthetic Biology
Host:Li-Ning, GaoRong Capital, Executive Director
Guests:Hu QiannanProfessor at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan University; Director of the Department of AI Applications; Vice President of the Hubei Synthetic Biology Society; Principal Investigator for a National Key R&D Program Project; Founder and Chief Scientist of Wuhan Lihai Intelligent Manufacturing
Yao Yuan, Zhejiang University-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Researcher & Deputy Director of the Synthetic Biology Institute
Zhang Peng, DeepModeling Technology, General Manager of the Biomedicine Division
14:20-14:50 Report: AI-Driven Multi-Agent System for Foundational Innovations in Synthetic Biological Manufacturing
Guests:Hu QiannanProfessor and Director of the Department of Artificial Intelligence Applications, School of Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan University; Vice President of Hubei Society for Synthetic Biology; Project Leader of the National Key R&D Program; Founder and Chief Scientist of Wuhan Lihai Intelligent Manufacturing
Outline
This report introduces SynBioAgents, a multi-agent system designed to address the long cycles and reliance on trial-and-error in traditional biomanufacturing. The system comprises collaborative agents for screening, design, evaluation, optimization, and closed-loop control, integrating large language models, structure prediction, and generative AI. It enables end-to-end multi-agent-driven workflows covering project initiation, market research, R&D, pilot-scale production, and commercialization. By leveraging a compute-experiment DBTL (Design-Build-Test-Learn) loop, SynBioAgents significantly improves design success rates and optimization efficiency. Applicable to industrial catalysis, synthetic biology, and green biomanufacturing, this work establishes a new paradigm for AI-enabled biomanufacturing, advancing automation and intelligent creation in the field.
14:50-15:10 Report: Cost Reduction & Efficiency Boost, Full-Chain Empowerment — Jindu Bio's Next-Gen AI-Powered Smart Biomanufacturing Platform
Guests:Deng SiweiJindu Bio, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
15:10-15:30 Report: AI-Assisted Rational Design and Directed Evolution of Strains: A Revolution in Synthetic Biology R&D Efficiency
Guests:Yao Yuan, Zhejiang University-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Researcher & Deputy Director of the Synthetic Biology Institute
16:00-16:20 Report: Strategic Framework for Top-Level Construction of Digital Fermentation Systems and Million-Ton-Scale Intelligent Production Lines in Biomanufacturing
Guests:Yang HailinJiangnan University, Professor & Chief Scientist of the National Key R&D Program
16:20-16:40 Report: Bioreactors and Intelligent Biomanufacturing
Guests:Tian XiweiEast China University of Science and Technology, Professor & Deputy Director of the National Research Center for Biochemical Engineering (Shanghai)
Outline
1 Trends in Green Biomanufacturing
2 Principles and Practice of Multi-Scale Biological Process Optimization
3 Intelligent Biomanufacturing Technology System and Practice
16:40-17:00 Report: AI for Science Agents Drive Intelligent Upgrades in Synthetic Biology R&D
Guests:Zhang Peng, DeepModeling Technology, General Manager of the Biomedicine Division
17:00-17:20 Report: Leveraging AI to Build the "Digital Foundation" for Biomanufacturing NEW
Guests:Wang Xiao, Xinbeilai, CEONEW
17:20-18:00 Interview: AI Reshaping the Ecosystem of Scalable Biomanufacturing
Host:Chen ChenJunyi Capital, Founding Partner
Forum II: AI-Enabled Biomanufacturing
8 28, 09:00–16:00
09:00-10:30 AI-Enhanced High-Throughput Biological Manufacturing and Automated Equipment
09:00-09:50 Interview: From Automation to Intelligence – AI Reshaping R&D in Biomanufacturing
09:50-10:10 Report: AI + Automation Lab (Lab 4.0): Building a Closed-Loop R&D System for Biomanufacturing and Industrial Implementation
Guests:Xia JianyeResearcher at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Director of the Intelligent Bio-Manufacturing Center; Deputy Chair of the Committee on Modeling and Control of Biochemical Engineering, Chinese Society for Microbiology
10:10-10:30 Report: Digital Microdroplet Reactors Empowering Intelligent Industrial Strain Development
Guests:Zhang ChongTsinghua University, Tenured Professor & Vice Dean of Tanwei College & Executive Deputy Director of Beijing Key Laboratory for Recombinant Protein Synthetic Biology Manufacturing & Secretary-General of the Microbial Breeding Branch of China National Fermentation Industry Association
11:00-12:00 D-Bio Special Session: AI-Driven Intelligent and Automated Bioprocess Control
11:00-11:30 Report: M.I.A. AI Agent – The All-in-One Bioprocess Assistant Powered by Large Language Models
Guests:Jiang Jingyan, Dibio Bioengineering (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Senior Bioprocess Engineer
11:30-12:00 Report: A Universal Fermentation Platform Powered by AI-Driven Bioprocess Models for Unattended Operation
Guests:Gan Zhi Ren, D-Bio Engineering (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Senior Bioprocess Engineer
13:30-16:0AI × Biomanufacturing - Financing RoadshowNEW
13:30-14:20 Interview: Investor Perspective on AI × Biomanufacturing – Value and Pathways?
14:20-14:35 [Angel Round+] Project Name: AI-Personalized Multi-Target Polypeptide Tumor Vaccine Combined with Enhanced NK Cell Immunotherapy
14:35-14:50 [Series A] Project Name: Development and Industrialization of a Fully Human Synthetic Phage Display Library Technology Platform
14:50-15:05 [Series B+ Funding] Project Name: Breaking Boundaries, Empowering the Future: An AI-Driven Intelligent Platform for Full-Chain BiomanufacturingNEW
Roadshow Mentor:Li-Ning, GaoRong Capital, Executive Director
Zheng Jin'e, Qifeng Capital, Executive Director
Han Qin, Beijing Zhongguancun Capital, Managing Director
Cui Wei, Dingcheng Capital, Partner
Chen ChenJunyi Capital, Founding Partner
Zheng Xuan, Galileo Capital, Partner
Yi Hua, China National Investment Innovation / China National Investment Venture Capital, Head of Life Sciences and Bio-manufacturingNEW
Shen XinqianHonghui Fund, DirectorNEW
Liu Xiaoqian, Founding Partner, Star CapitalNEW
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Biomanufacturing R&D and Industrialization
8 27, 13:30–18:00
Co-organized by: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Biomedical Alumni Association
13:30-14:10 Interview: Applications of AI in Biomanufacturing R&D and Industrialization
Host:Tao Weihong, Xichang Biology, Founder & CEO
Guests:Wei DongqingShanghai Jiao Tong University, Tenured Professor
Tang Xueming, SiliconYi Technology, Founder & Chief Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tang Qiongwei, Dapu Bio, Chief Scientist
Yang Guangyu, Hanhai New Enzymes, Founder & Chairman & Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
An Yaxun, Shanghai Xin Shi Wei Biotechnology, Co-Founder & CEO
Chen Haifeng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Professor
Wen ZhiqiangShiqi Shenghua, Co-Founder & CEO
Guo MeijinProfessor and PhD Supervisor at the State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and National Research Center for Biochemical Engineering (Shanghai), East China University of Science and Technology
KeweiSenior Engineer, National Special Separation Membrane Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Tech UniversityNEW
14:10-14:30 Report: AI Supercomputing for Precision Drug Discovery
Guests:Wei DongqingShanghai Jiao Tong University, Tenured Professor
14:30-14:50 Report: Application and Practice of Combining Fully Human Synthetic Library Phage Display Platforms with Artificial Intelligence
Guests:Tao WeihongXi Chang Biology, Founder & CEO
14:50-15:10 Report: AI-Powered Bio-Manufacturing of RNA Pesticides
Guests:Tang Xueming, SiliconYi Technology, Founder & Chief Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Outline
1: Mechanism of Action of RNA Biopesticides
2 RNA target screening based on AI algorithm models
3 RNA Pesticide Biomanufacturing and Applications
15:10-15:30 Report: Synergistic Microbial Functional Screening via Droplet Microfluidics and AI: Complementary Practices in Scalable Data Generation and Intelligent Analysis
Guests:Tang Qiongwei, Dapu Bio, Chief Scientist
16:00-16:20 Report: AI + Specialty Enzyme Engineering and Industrialization in the Synthetic Biology Era
Guests:Yang Guangyu, Hanhai New Enzymes, Founder & Chairman & Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Outline
1: Construction of an Unlabeled High-Throughput Detection Platform Based on MALDI-TOF/MS and Discovery of Novel Catalytic Functions in Glycosyltransferases
2: Precision Synthesis of Natural Product Glycosides via Analysis of Glycosyltransferase Donor Diversity and Semi-Rational Design
3: AI-Driven Multitarget Directed Evolution of Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase: From Sequence-Structure-Function Modeling to Precise Control of Transglycosylation Activity
16:20-16:40 Report: Reconstructing the Global Protein Supply System by Combining Non-Grain Feedstocks with Artificial Intelligence
Guests:An Yaxun, Shanghai Xinshiwu Bio, Co-Founder & CEO
16:40-17:00 Report: AI Protein Design Platform and Enzyme Design Case Studies
Guests:Chen Haifeng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Professor
Outline
1: Protein backbone design model based on ESM2
2 Protein Sequence Design Model Based on Graphormer
3: Dynamic Structure Prediction Model for Protein Monomers and Complexes, IDPFold2
4 Artificial Intelligence Protein Design Platform: TransProtein
5: Series of CALB Hydrolase Designs
17:00-17:20 Report: Was the Commercialization of Future Industry Bio-Manufacturing Premature? A Case Study on Gas Fermentation
Guests:Wen Zhiqiang, Food Qi Shenghua, Co-founder & CEO
Outline
1: Analysis of technology and industrialization status of companies in the one-carbon biomanufacturing sector.
2: Conduct a detailed analysis using Food Qi Biotech as a case study.
3 Summary and Outlook: Being early isn't a problem; lacking scarcity or insufficient refinement is.
17:20-17:40 Report: Advances in Industrial-Scale Biomanufacturing Technologies
Guests:Guo MeijinProfessor and PhD Supervisor at the State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and National Research Center for Biochemical Engineering (Shanghai), East China University of Science and Technology
17:40-18:00 Application of High-Performance Ceramic Membranes and Their Integrated Technologies in BiomanufacturingNEW
Guests:KeweiSenior Engineer, National Engineering Research Center for Special Separation Membranes, Nanjing Tech UniversityNEW
Forum 3: Development of Bio-based Materials
8 28, 09:00–16:00
09:00-10:30 Bio-based Platform Compounds and Bulk Monomers
09:00-09:50 Interview: From Lab Strains to 10,000-Ton Production Lines — A Comprehensive Pathway for Industrializing Bio-Based Monomers
Host:Guo Neng, Sairee Caine, Founder & CEO
Guests:Jin Haitao, Zhejiang Tangneng Technology, Chairman and General Manager
Li Cheng, Povidone Innovation, Co-founder & CTO
Ouyang Pengfei, Microbial Works, Director & Vice President
Yuan Zipeng, SiPeng Technology, Vice President & Assistant to the Chairman
09:50-10:10 Report: Non-food Bio-manufacturing Platform Boosts Development of Bio-based Materials Industry
Guests:Li Cheng, Juwei Yuanchuang, Co-founder & CTO
Outline
1: Challenges and Solutions for Industrializing Non-Food Carbon Sources
2: Biomanufacturing Drives Innovative Development of Material Monomers
3: Industrial Applications of Non-Food Carbon Sources in Bio-Based Materials
10:10-10:30 Report: Bio-based Polyester Core Monomer FDCA – How to Make It and Sell It
Guests:Guo Neng, Sairek, Founder and CEO
Outline
The surging global demand for high-quality, high-performance, and green low-carbon products is propelling the commercialization of 2.5-2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) toward a breakout growth phase. "Selling it" has become industry consensus. As the core monomer for bio-based polyester PEF, the key bottleneck in FDCA industrialization is "making it"—overcoming cost and achieving mass production are the two mountains that must be crossed.
Seric precisely targets industry pain points, achieving breakthroughs in both cost reduction and mass production through three key dimensions: raw material selection, process innovation, and economies of scale—establishing a unique core competitive advantage.
First, leverage the advantages of non-food raw materials. Using glucose as the starting carbon source ensures broad availability, compatibility with various non-food carbon sources, stable supply, and low costs, establishing a solid foundation for cost efficiency.
Second, our process energy efficiency advantage: a proprietary (non-grain) glucose technology route that leverages iterative optimization of the catalytic system and precise control of reaction conditions. This approach effectively reduces energy consumption and separation/purification costs while continuously improving overall conversion efficiency. FDCA performance leads the industry with a purity of up to 99.997%, a yellowness b* value as low as 0.17, and total acid concentration maintained below 5 ppm, fully meeting the most stringent high-end application requirements across downstream sectors.
Third, our scale-up manufacturing advantage: Our proprietary process route ensures stable engineering scale-up for continuous, industrial production. The resulting products demonstrate superior stability, cost-efficiency, and downstream compatibility. The process is highly compatible with existing PTA lines, enabling rapid retrofitting of underperforming PTA units to FDCA production. This approach revitalizes existing assets, significantly reduces new investment costs, and seamlessly integrates with current downstream systems to drive efficient industry iteration and upgrade.
Currently, Sairic has fully integrated the continuous production and purification process from (non-food) glucose to FDCA using its proprietary technology, comprehensively validating the feasibility and advanced nature of this technological pathway. Industrialization is accelerating rapidly: the world's first 10,000-ton-per-year flagship FDCA plant, starting from glucose with glucaric acid as an intermediate, has begun construction in Jiande, Hangzhou. This facility aims to set a global benchmark for cost-effective and scalable FDCA production.
11:00-12:30 High-Value Conversion of Bio-Based Key Monomers and Preparation of High-Performance Materials
11:00-11:20 Report: Non-Food Biomass as a Driver for Bio-Based Platform Chemicals: Engineering Industrial Strains and Reconfiguring the Value Chain
Guests:Yang Shihui, Wuhan Ruijiakang, Founder & Professor at Hubei University
11:20-11:40 Report: The "Chip" of Bio-based Furan Materials – Industrial Breakthroughs and Blue Ocean Applications of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural
Guests:Zhang Wei, Zhejiang Tangneng Technology, Head of R&D & Deputy General Manager
Outline
1 Strategic Positioning: Why HMF Is the "Chip" of Bio-Based Materials
2 Industrial Breakthroughs: From Technical Innovation to Ton-Scale Production Lines
3 Blue Ocean in Downstream Applications: A Multi-Billion Dollar Market from FDCA to PEF
4 Outlook and Challenges: The Critical Leap Toward Scalable Commercialization
11:40-12:00 Report: Research and Industrialization of Bio-based Monomers — Bio-based Succinic Acid and Bio-based 1,4-Butanediol
Guests:Tang Chunhui, Shandong Tianyi Hongda Biotechnology Co., Ltd., CTO
12:00-12:20 Report: Preparation and Processing Technologies for High-Performance Bio-Based Polyesters and Nylons
Guests:Pan PengjuZhejiang University, Distinguished Professor and Changjiang Scholar Professor appointed by the Ministry of Education
12:20-12:30 Interact & Discuss
13:30-16:00 Bio-based Green Raw Materials · Core Technology: High-performance Polymers and Cross-industry Applications
13:30-13:50 Report: Plant Biomanufacturing – A Sustainable New Paradigm for High-Value Protein Production
Guests:Zhao Tianmeng, Qihe Biotech, Co-founder & CEO and CTO
13:50-14:10 Synthetic Biotechnology Opens a New Era for Natural Pigments
Guests:Yuan LinDaoSheng Bio, Co-founder & COO
Outline
Scaling Production and High-Value Applications of Natural Pigments from Synthetic Biology
14:10-14:30 Report: High-Efficiency Terpene Synthesis Mediated by Extremely Monoterpene-Tolerant Serratia marcescens
Guests:Ma Yong'aiXi'an Zhehong Chaoyuan, R&D Project Manager
Outline
1: Construction and Directed Engineering of Terpenoid-Tolerant Chassis Strains
2 AI Metabolic Optimization and Two-Phase Fermentation Synergistic Yield Enhancement System
3: Iterative R&D and industrialization support system for third-generation technology
4: Graded Terpenoid Product Pipeline and Multi-Domain Industrial Deployment
14:30-14:50 Report: Material Modification and High-Performance Development: Enhancing Bio-Based Material Properties and Expanding High-End Applications
Guests:Zhang FengliResearch Fellow, School of Life Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
14:50-15:00 Interactions & Discussions