SECRETed Final Event
Gold Sponsor of BIOKET Conference-Exhibition
The final event of the SECRETed project was successfully held alongside the BIOKET Conference-Exhibition in March 11–13 in Brussels, Belgium.
BIOKET 2025 attracted a remarkable turnout from the bioeconomy sector, demonstrating its wide-reaching impact. Key participation figures include:
- 619 participants
- 58 Sponsors/exhibitors
- 16 Start-Ups
- 20 Pitches
- 1290 B2B meetings
In this dynamic setting, SECRETed achieved significant exposure, engaging with hundreds of stakeholders, including SMEs, large enterprises, investors, academics, and scientists. The project fostered meaningful discussions with numerous interested parties, further strengthening its impact.
Moments from SECRETed Final Event (Video)
SECRETed Activities and Key Contributions at BIOKET 2025
As a Gold Sponsor, SECRETed maximized its presence by organizing a range of activities and disseminating valuable materials:
- SECRETed Booth: As a Gold Sponsor, SECRETed had a booth attracting numerous visitors interested in project findings and post-project collaboration opportunities.
- Conference Bag Materials: The SECRETed folder, flyer, program, and pen were included in every participant's conference bag.
- KET-8 Session: “Unlocking the potential of marine biotechnology for bioactive compounds production”. A session dedicated to SECRETed, where 6 work package leaders of the SECRETed project – IDENER R&D, MATIS, University of Sevilla, Sphera Encapsulation, University of Athens, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant – showcased the project’s key outcomes so far, along with future challenges and goals, sparking the interest of several attendees, who engaged in follow-up discussions with SECRETed partners after the session and at the SECRETed Booth.
- KET-6 Session: “Innovating Bio-Based Solutions for Cosmetics, Personal care & Healthcare”. SECRETed integrated 1 more presentation - Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen – in this key session of the event.
- Poster Session: SECRETed contributed with 2 posters – from Blue Synergy and LUND University – including valuable technical information and sustainability results.
List of SECRETed Speakers/Posters:
- Advancements in Machine Learning and Data Management for Biosurfactant and Siderophore Research in the SECRETed Project, Manuel Salvador de Lara, Project Coordinator and Technical Manager | Idener
- Screening for biosurfactants and siderophores in diverse microorganisms, Bjorn Adalsteinsson, Project Manager | Matis
- Genetic engineering strategies for production of novel amphiphilic compounds of industrial interest from extreme environments, Montserrat Argandoña, Associate Professor | University of Sevilla
- Lab scale production and novel technologies for the chemical characterization of targeted molecules, Nikolas Fokialakis, Associate Professor | University of Athens
- Optimisation and scale-up of new fermentation processes in the SECRETed project, Tanja Meyer, European Project Coordinator | BBEPP
- Unveiling the potential of marine biosurfactants and siderophores, a multi-sector use validation, Martina Vakarelova, CO-CEO | Sphera Encapsulation
- From genes to solutions: Siderophores in sustainable science and biotechnology, Bita Pourmohsenin, PhD Student Researcher | University of Tübingen
- Scaling Up Rhamnolipid Production: A Life Cycle Perspective on Sustainability and Economic Viability from the EU SECRETed project, Sebastian Ospina, Sustainability Engineer | Blue Synergy SL
- Biosurfactant and Exopolysaccharide Production by Thermophilic Marine Bacteria, Eva Nordberg Karlsson, Professor (Biotechnol), Coordinator (Food and Bio profile area), Master contact (EIT Food at Lund University) | Lund University
Summary
The SECRETed Final Event at BIOKET 2025 achieved several successful outcomes, including engagement with key stakeholders, paving the way for future collaborations, strengthening SECRETed impact, increasing its visibility and engagement within the bioeconomy community, and reinforcing its commitment to innovation in sustainable biotechnology.
