Welcome Message

The International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS) is organized under the auspices of IUPAC (the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) since 1960.
Following the successful meeting held in Rotterdam in 2024, we are honored to invite you to join us in Kobe, Japan for the commemorative 20th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS2026). IBS2026 will be held from June 28-July 2, 2026, at the Kobe International Conference Center in central Japan.

IBS2026 will cover a wide scope of research fields related to biotechnology, including but not limited to topics focusing on the environment, energy, industry, health and food. The symposium also provides platforms to present research on diverse organisms, ranging from microorganisms to plants and mammalian cells. Please visit our website and have a look at the sessions proposed for the Symposium. IBS2026 will provide an ideal opportunity for participants from both industry and academia to present their research to a global audience and meet and interact with experts from all over the world. We are confident that IBS2026 will serve as a timely forum to discuss the recent advances in biotechnology research and the challenges we face in the future. We welcome you to participate in IBS2026: exchange ideas, foster new relationships, and take part in the new trends that are sure to develop during the Symposium.

Please join us in Kobe!