State of Bio 2026 – the road to a world-class ecosystem
Annual forum of the Danish biosolutions sector
DI Biosolutions is thrilled to invite you to this year’s gathering for the Danish biosolutions sector.
The year 2025 delivered (and will continue to deliver) major milestones of the biosolutions sector, but we are not done – our work to improve the regulatory framework and access to finance for the biosolutions sector is just beginning. 2026 is going to be just as exciting a year as this one.
This is your state of bio of the Danish sector. Get the newest insights. Be inspired. Meet your peers and build relations. That’s what we offer at our annual forum.
State of Bio will take place on Thursday 5 February 2026 from 14.00-17.30.
Seats are limited – secure your spot today.
Open to all in the biosolutions community
Our event is open to everyone in the biosolutions community, corporates and startups alike, universities, investors, NGOs, authorities, and others. It will be hosted at the House of Industry in Copenhagen.
Program
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13.30 Arrival- registration and coffee
Connect, stock up on snacks, and get comfortable
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14.00 State of Bio 2026 – opening the forum and perspectives on 2026 by Sofie Carsten Nielsen, Director of DI Biosolutions
Get the big-picture overview of where the Danish biosolutions sector stands today - and where it’s heading next
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14.15 Setting the scene – new strategy and higher ambitions for DI Biosolutions by Chairs
Be among the first to hear DI Biosolutions’ updated strategy and how it will strengthen the industry’s position in Denmark and beyond
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14.30 Keynote – visions for a sustainable and equal society by Professor Toby Kiers, co-founder and Executive Director SPUN
Gain inspiration from one of the world’s most visionary thinkers on fungi, and how we can build a truly sustainable and resilient world all based on the powers of mycelium.
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15.00 Surprise act – building a world-class ecosystem
Expect something unexpected
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15.10 Delivering real global impact as a startup – hosted with NIRAS Greentech Hub
Learn how Danish biosolutions startups turn scientific innovation into tangible global change - and what it takes to scale successfully
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16.10 Awarding the 2nd annual Biosolutions Pioneer Award
Celebrate the people and companies driving breakthrough innovation in the biosolutions sector
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16.20 Closing remarks – looking ahead on the political tipping points of 2026 by Mikael Wraae Valsted, Head of DI Biosolutions
Get a forward-looking perspective on the key policy and regulatory shifts that will define the coming year for biosolutions
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16.30 Showcasing and networking session – taste and talk with the leading biosolutions companies in our Hall
Experience biosolutions firsthand – meet the innovators behind them, sample their products, and connect with new collaborators
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17.30 End of day and see you again soon
Take home fresh insights, new connections, and renewed inspiration for 2026
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