13th Workshop

On Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry.

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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

Timeline
Call of Papers
FAQ
Getting There

8–10 June 2026 | Dortmund, Deutschland

Welcome to Dortmund!

abiosus e.V. invites you to the 13th edition of the international workshop on the chemical use of fats and oils as renewable resources. The event will take place from 08–10 June 2026 in Dortmund, Germany.

Sustainability Needs Exchange.

The sustainable use of natural resources is one of the defining challenges of our time. Fats and oils are among the most important biobased raw materials for the chemical industry – with applications ranging from basic chemicals to specialized products.

Where Science meets Practice.

The workshop has become a key interdisciplinary platform fostering dialogue between research and application. Its goal: to share knowledge, spark cooperation, and jointly shape future perspectives.

We look forward to welcoming you to this unique gathering of the international oleochemical community.

Workshop Topics:

  • Chemistry of fats and oils & other renewable resources

  • Synthesis of fine chemicals

  • Monomer / Polymer synthesis

  • Catalysis

  • Sustainability

  • Introducing renewable materials to the market

Selected contributions will be published in a special issue of the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology.

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NOVEMBER 2025

Timeline

► Announcement of invited speakers.

► Call for Papers: Abstract submissions for discussion lectures and poster presentations.

► Registration: Early bird ticket sales begin.

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MARCH 2026

► Deadline for regular abstract submissions (lectures).

► Feedback on submitted abstracts (acceptance or rejection).

► End of the Early Bird phase.

► The post-submission window (for poster) remains open.

END OF APRIL 2026

► Publication of the final program (approx. 6 weeks before the workshop).

► Final deadline for booking accommodation at special rates.

► Application deadline for travel grant submissions.

Invited and Confirmed Speakers:

To be announced latest in November 2025

Call for Papers.

The program will feature invited as well as discussion lectures, and a poster session.

PhD and Master's students (with valid student ID) from all over the world are especially encouraged to submit their research on the chemical use of renewable raw materials – either as a discussion lecture or a poster.

Submissions are welcome in all topic areas of the workshop.

Abstract submission opens: November 2026

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FAQ

  • Confirmed speakers and their lecture topics will be announced in September 2025. Submissions for oral and poster presentations are welcome until March 2026.
    The full program will be published online approximately six weeks before the start of the workshop.

  • No, the workshop is deliberately held without parallel sessions. This allows all participants to attend every talk and engage in the discussions – a key element of the interdisciplinary character of the event.

  • The registration fee covers:

    • Access to the full scientific program.

    • Welcome dinner on Monday.

    • Lunch and conference dinner on Tuesday.

    • Beverages and coffee breaks throughout the event.


    All meals will be served buffet-style – to encourage informal exchange beyond the lecture hall.

    • The venue is fully accessible.

    • All seats in the lecture hall are equipped with tables for note-taking or use of mobile devices.

    • For speakers: a projector and HDMI connection will be available. You may bring your own laptop or present from a USB stick.

Inquiries & Information.

Scientific Committee

Travel Grant.

To support early-career researchers, abiosus e.V. offers a limited number of travel grants and registration fee waivers.

PhD and Master's students (with valid student ID) who plan to present their work as a poster or discussion lecture are invited to apply.

Please submit the following by April 30, 2026:

  • A brief CV

  • Your abstract

  • A letter of recommendation from your supervisor


Apply early by email to the organizing team – and join the international dialogue on sustainable chemistry.

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Getting There:

Venue

Hotel Dorint an den Westfalenhallen
Lindemannstraße 88
44137 Dortmund
Deutschland

T: +49 231 9113 610
E: reservation@dortmund.dorint.com
www.hotel-dortmund.dorint.com

Accommodation

A limited number of rooms has been reserved for participants at Hotel Dorint under the reference »Workshop 2026«.

B&B Hotel Dortmund-Messe is also located nearby.

Public Transport

From Dortmund Central Station via the following lines:
U41, U45, U47 und U49 → Stadtgarten
Umsteigen in die U42 → Kreuzstraße

Airports

The nearest international airports to Dortmund are:

Dortmund Airport (14 km away)
Düsseldorf International Airport (66 km away)
Frankfurt Internationaler Flughafen (220 km away)