Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals (SBFC)

The Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals (SBFC) is an annual technical meeting that focuses on the science and technology of converting renewable biological materials into fuels, chemicals, materials, and other valuable products. Hosted under the auspices of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB), this symposium brings together scientists, engineers, industrial innovators, and policy makers to showcase research and development in areas such as microbial and enzymatic conversion of biomass, bioprocess engineering, sustainable feedstocks, and the development of bio‑based materials that can replace or supplement petrochemical‑derived products. Presentations and poster sessions cover advances in fermentation technology, metabolic engineering, catalytic processing, and life‑cycle analysis, emphasizing sustainability, economic viability, and environmental impact. Attendees benefit from deep technical discussions, exhibits of emerging technologies, and opportunities to build collaborations that bridge academic research and industrial application. The SBFC serves as a dynamic platform for advancing the biomaterials and biofuels fields and for exploring how biotechnology can help address global challenges in energy and materials.