CETEF has been a flag event organised under the auspices of the European Commission and  under the patronage of the European Parliament by the Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology (IZTECH) in co-operation with universities, research institutes and high-tech industries since 2014.

A great number of exciting additional events are planned as part of the 2024 CETEF conference. The core of the event is composed of specialized subconferences:

• Plenary Conference 18.11.24
• 7 Thematic Conferences 19.11.24, including:
  • Innovative Energy Transition Technologies
  • Innovations in Automation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence: New Technological Horizons
  • Innovations in Biotechnologies
  • Space and Satellite Technologies
  • Materials Engineering in the Non-ferrous Metals Industry
  • New Horizons for Agri-Food technologies
  • Social Innovations in Technologies
• Young Scientist Day 18.11.24
• Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event 19.11.24
• Study visits 18.11.24

Innovations in Biotechnology – 19/11/24

On the 19th of November, during one of the thematic conferences titled: Innovations in Biotechnology, dr Magdalena Kulczycka, Director of BioForum will lead the discussion panel Translation of Cool Science to translation from start ups and beyond.

Innovation and creativity are essential to developing new areas of research. Biotechnology has come of age with the explosion of biotech companies worldwide. We will explore how cool science is the driving force behind translation, application and commercialisation, examining the stories of companies in the biotech industry, from small incubators to large companies. We will also explore the key features that enable successful translation of cool science into practice.

Biotechnology cannot stand still, so we want to show how European funding of high-risk, high-reward projects can accelerate the creativity that is essential for future discoveries in biotechnology, driving industry forward and fostering an environment in which breakthroughs are not only possible but expected. By examining concrete cases where cutting-edge research has moved from concept to market, we will identify the critical factors that support this journey.