BIOREACTOR OPEN DAYS 2026
Bioreactors • Automation • Production Scale-Up • Networking
See an industrial bioreactor scale-up cascade in action: 50 L → 500 L → 5,000 L
Connect with biotechnology companies from Central and Northern Europe
Gain insights from real-world commercial projects and successful scale-up journeys
Exchange ideas on scale-up challenges with bioprocess and engineering experts
Discover new partnership opportunities and future innovation projects
14 October 2026
BOCCARD POLSKA, OLSZTYN
Discover the latest advances in bioprocessing, bioreactor technologies, and production automation at our upcoming event.
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to discover Boccard’s bioprocess platform currently under construction, including 50 L, 500 L, and 5,000 L bioreactors. This state-of-the-art installation will soon support the development and scale-up of innovative biological processes, from laboratory research to industrial production.
Join us to:
- see a bioreactor installation operating at industrial scale.
- learn the practical aspects of scaling up biological processes.
- explore advanced automation and process control solutions for bioprocessing applications,
- connect with experts in bioprocessing, engineering, and innovation
- build valuable relationships with biotechnology professionals, researchers, and industry experts.
TECHNOLOGY. EXPERTISE. NETWORKING.
REAL FACILITY. REAL PROJECTS. REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE.
Olsztyn, Poland | October 14, 2026
What to expect:
PRACTICAL INSIGHTS INTO MODERN BIOPROCESSING, BIOREACTORS AND AUTOMATION
Discover cutting-edge solutions for biotechnology, precision fermentation and process automation
Tour an industrial bioreactor scale-up cascade installation being delivered by Boccard for a Baltic biotechnology company
Gain practical insights into scaling biological processes from development to commercial production
Hear from experts in bioprocessing, engineering, and automation
Explore funding opportunities for R&D and innovation-driven investments
Discuss technology commercialization and successful implementation strategies
Network with industry leaders, researchers, and innovation support organizations
AGENDA
See a real-scale bioreactor installation, discover cutting-edge bioprocess technologies, and network with the experts driving innovation in biotechnology.
09:30-10:00 | Participant registration, coffee and networking |
10:00-10:10 | Welcome Piotr Śledziński, Boccard |
10:10-10:40 | Opening lecture From Laboratory to Industrial Production: Key Challenges and Success Factors in Bioprocess Scale-Up Astrid Souliès, Phd Boccard |
10:40-10:55 | Introduction to the installation Izabela Pasik, Boccard |
10:55-11:40 | Installation tour From 50 L to 5,000 L: a walk through a real industrial bioreactor cascade |
11:40-11:55
11.55-12.10 | Automation in modern bioproduction Janusz Klonowski, Boccard Track Advance Philippe Marie, Boccard |
12:10-12:30 | Coffee break and networking |
12:30-12:50 | Technology Partner Session Chris Palmer, Watson-Marlow How can suppliers support upstream bioprocess operations?
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12:50-13:15 | Investment financing and grants for biotechnology projects Natalia Starzak, Wennovation
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13:15-13:45 | Customer case study Agnieszka Sydor, Boccard Building a commercial biofertiliser production facility in the Baltic Sea region: bioprocess and production scale-up |
13:45-14:05 | Technology Partner Session Karol Majchrzak, Hamilton A New Approach to Glucose Control in Mammalian Cell Cultures From offline sampling to real-time optical process control.
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14:05-15:00 | Lunch and networking |
15:00 | End of the event |
The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program, including modifications to the schedule, topics, and speakers.
PARTNERS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participation in the event is free of charge.
Places are limited.
Registration is required.
Due to the limited number of places, participation requires prior registration and confirmation from the organizer.
The organizer reserves the right to review all registrations and select participants based on the event profile and objectives. Submission of a registration form does not constitute automatic confirmation of participation. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email.
REGISTER TODAY AND SEE A REAL BIOREACTOR SCALE-UP CASCADE IN ACTION: 50 L → 500 L → 5,000 L