Last Workshops
Biennial Workshop on Oleochemistry: Connect, Exchange, and Spark new Collaborations.
13th Workshop on Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstocks.
8 – 10 June 2026 in Dortmund, Germany
13th Workshop on Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstocks. 8 – 10 June 2026 in Dortmund, Germany
Science in Dialogue.
The »Workshop on Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry« is a biennial international event that brings together scientists and industry professionals from around the world. At its core: the latest developments in the chemical use of fats, oils, and other biobased raw materials.
Since its first edition in 2006, the workshop has become a central platform for the global oleochemical community – aiming to foster collaboration between academic research and industrial application.
The single-session format encourages focused discussion and interdisciplinary exchange in a collaborative atmosphere.
Program Structure:
12 keynote lectures by internationally recognized experts.
Around 15 discussion lectures selected based on submitted abstracts – with a special focus on early-career researchers.
Last Workshops.
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12th workshop
3 – 5 June 2024 in Dortmund, Germany
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11th workshop
30 May – 01 June 2022 in Dortmund, Germany
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10th workshop
17 – 19 March 2019 in Karlsruhe, Germany
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9th workshop
19 – 21 March 2017 in Karlsruhe, Germany
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![Bunte Stühle in einem großen Konferenzraum, neben großen Fenstern mit Blick nach draußen.]()
8th workshop
29 – 31 March 2015 in Karlsruhe, Germany
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![Nahaufnahme von Seifenblasen auf einer Pflanze mit grünen und pinken Blättern im Hintergrund.]()
7th workshop
23 – 25 March 2014 in Karlsruhe, Germany
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![Maiskolben mit gelben Körnern, Nahaufnahme, im Hintergrund unscharfe Maiskolben.]()
6th workshop
17 – 19 March 2013 in Karlsruhe, Germany
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![Nahaufnahme einer Sonnenblume mit gelben Blütenblättern und braunem Mittelfeld, unscharfer grüner Hintergrund.]()
5th workshop
18 – 20 March 2012 in Karlsruhe, Germany
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![Eine Wasserpflanze (Alge) mit schwarzen, glänzenden Blättern und gelb-orangem Stängel schwimmt in türkisem Wasser.]()
4th workshop
20 – 22 March 2011 in Karlsruhe, Germany
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![Mehrere orangefarbene Stühle in einem Sitzungssaal]()
3rd workshop
14 – 16 March 2010 in Emden, Germany
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![Menschen beim Gespräch bei einer Veranstaltung, sichtbar sind drei Personen, im Hintergrund ein Mann mit dunklen Haaren und Bart, eine Frau mit langem Haaren, im Vordergrund unscharfe Blätter.]()
2nd workshop
22 – 24 March 2009 in Emden, Germany
Participants & Workshop Topics.
Around 100 participants from research, industry, and applied development regularly attend – including scientists, PhD candidates, and professionals working in fields such as:
Cosmetics
Lubricants
Cleaning agents and detergents
Plastics and adhesives
The scientific program covers a broad spectrum – from basic research to market-ready applications – with a focus on:
Catalysis
Synthesis of fine chemicals, monomers, and polymers
Sustainability
Looking Back & Ahead.
The first edition of the workshop was held in 2006 in Emden and laid the foundation for an ongoing dialogue on the sustainable chemical use of renewable raw materials.
Since then, contributions have been published in special issues of the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology.
The 13th workshop will take place from 8–10 June 2026 in Dortmund, Germany.
We look forward to your participation – and to three inspiring days of exchange, networking, and scientific progress.
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