The 14th edition of IFIB – International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy will be held in Bologna, organized by ART-ER, Circular Bioeconomy Cluster SPRING, and Innovhub-SSI. This year, the conference will focus on circular bioeconomy with a spotlight on industrial biotechnology applications in the agrofood sector. The event will feature five sessions of pre-arranged face-to-face bilateral meetings (B2B), fostering partnerships among start-ups, companies, universities, and research centers from Europe and beyond, with topics including bio-based industries, energy solutions, and new biomaterials.