DAY 1
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Luneta Room
The working language of the event will be English. Simultaneous interpretation into Spanish will be provided for the plenary sessions.
The showroom can be visited during the two days of the event.
El idioma del evento será el inglés. Se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea al español para las sesiones plenarias.
8:30-13:30
Study visits
- Biorefinery and Bioenergy Centre – CENER
BIO2C, CENER´s Biorefinery and Bioenergy Centre is a pilot and demonstration facility, focuses on the valorization of biomass and biowaste through biochemical and thermochemical pathways, developing innovative biobased products, solid biofuels, and advanced liquid or gaseous biofuels, while bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial scale-up.
- IRIS Lab Synthetic Biology Laboratory
The IRIS Lab Synthetic Biology Laboratory is a unique technological innovation space in Navarra, which brings together state-of-the-art-equipment for the design, manufacture and characterization of biomolecules, microorganisms and advanced biological systems.
Note: The organization will arrange transportation for the visits and provide a lunch for participants
15:00-15:30
Registration of participants and welcome coffee
15:30-15:50
Welcome session
- Mikel Irujo. Regional Minister for Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition from Government of Navarra
- Françoise Bonnet. Secretary General at ACR+
15:50 – 16:30
Bioeconomy Strategy in Europe
Presentation of the European Bioeconomy Strategy to inspire local policies, identify opportunities for cooperation and highlight regulatory trends
- Guillermo Gea. Environmental Policy Officer EU
16:30 – 16:45
From European Strategy to Regional Implementation
A Methodology for Deploying the Bioeconomy at Territorial Level
- Dimitrios Pontikakis. Economist and Policy Analyst at the European Commission, DG JRC
16:45 – 17:30
Inspirational speech: Opportunities of the bioeconomy to European industry
The bioeconomy is a key driver of a competitive, low-carbon European industry, opening global markets for biomaterials, biochemicals and biobased products, mobilising investment for scale-up and flagship biorefineries, and accelerating transformation across leading sectors such as advanced materials, green chemistry, food systems, construction, and textiles
- Jukka Kantola. Executive Chair in World Bioeconomy Association
17:30
Cocktail
DAY 2
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Luneta Room
The working language of the event will be English. Simultaneous interpretation into Spanish will be provided for the plenary session.
The showroom can be visited during the two days of the event.
El idioma del evento será el inglés. Se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea al español para las sesiones plenarias.
8:30-9:00
Registration of participants
9:00-9:45
Navarra bioeconomy ecosystem
From natural resources to a sustainable and competitive industry
Panel discussion
- INTIA (Navarra Institute for Agri-Food Technologies and Infrastructures)
Natalia Bellostas. Managing Director - CENER (National Renewable Energy Centre)
Javier Gil. Director of Biomass - UCAN (Union of Agri-Food Cooperatives of Navarra)
Nati Luqui. Manager of the Caparroso Cooperative - LEV2050
Leandro Javier Río. Head of Commercial Operations- Moderated by Montse Guerrero. Deputy General Director for Sustainability and Circular Economy. Sodena
9:45-10:30
Regions in action: How Regions Are Driving the Bioeconomy
Panel discussion
- Emilia Romagna (Italy)
Daniela Sani. PhD. Sustainability & Innovation. ART-ER - Oslo Region (Norway)
Randi Johanne Hoseth. Senior Europe Advisor – Energy, Climate and Environment - Catalonia (Spain)
Salvador Samitier i Martí. Head of Service for Transversal Policies and Foreign Action. Government of Catalonia- Moderated by Gianpiero Petruzziello. Project and Policy Manager. ERRIN (European Regions Research and Innovation Network)
10:30 – 11:15
Companies in action: Challenges and opportunities in companies
Panel discussion
Industrial experiences in creation, diversification and successful transformation of traditional companies into highly competitive bio-based models. Inspiring the business community through real cases of scale-up, profitability, technological innovation and internationalisation
- Viscofan
Armando Ares. Chief Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Sustainability Officer - Smurfit Westrock
Iñaki Urdaci. Marketing and Product Development Manager – Kraft Specialities- Moderated by Cristina Ochoa. Journalist and Master of Ceremonies
11:15 – 12:00
Showroom
Networking coffee
12:00 – 13:15
Parallel Sessions
Session 1. Agrifood (in Ciudadela 1 Room)
Demonstrating how the bioeconomy transforms the entire agri-food value chain, from soil health and waste valorisation to innovative ingredients, sustainable processes and the development of new food product.
Panel discussion
- CNTA (National Centre for Food Technology and Safety)
Daniel de la Puente. Head of EU Projects - MOA Foodtech
Susana Sánchez. CSO & Co-founder - Florette
Sonia Muro. Sustainability Manager - Stellum Food & Tech
Joaquín Senosiain. Investment Director- Moderated by Beatriz Romanos. Innovation Coach & Advisor. FATE-Food&Agritech Europe
Pitches
- Cocuus, Espiga I+D, Ezavod and Uraphex
Session 2. Biomaterials (in Luneta Room)
Positioning Europe at the forefront of the ‘materials of the future’ market, advancing cellulose-based materials, biopolymers and composites for high-value applications in automotive, textiles and construction
Panel discussion
- Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Marta Campos. Legal Manager - Storopack
Anthony Mahe. R&D Manager - Advanced BioComposites
Ander Izquierdo. CEO- Moderated by Javier Calvo-Simón. Head of Bioeconomy Unit. Cesefor
Pitches
- Aislanat, Allbiotech, Envirohemp, Fundació ENT and SBS Thermal Technologies
Session 3. Health and cosmetics (in Ciudadela 2 Room)
Demonstrating how the bioeconomy directly impacts human health, while also enabling innovations in skin well-being, through the development of bioactive ingredients, microbiome-based solutions, sustainable actives, and personalised approaches to health and skin care.
Panel discussion
- Ingredalia
Miguel Ángel Cubero. Technical CEO - Clave Capital
Ignacio Prieto. Investment Associate - Biosasun
Gillen Ábrego. Project Manager- Moderated by Olga Romero. Project Manager. CEIN
Pitches
- Betelu Myco Trace, InnoUp Farma, Isanatur and Nanogrow Biotech
13:15 – 13:45
Final conclusions
Closure
Iñaki Larraya, Managing Director. Sodena
13:45 – 15:00
Networking lunch
15:00 – 17:30
ACR+ General Assembly (open to all participants)
17:30 – 19:00
ACR+ Discussion groups (open to all participants)
- Building circular and community-centred spaces
- Integrating the Soil Monitoring Law and the Water Resilience Strategy into place-based actions
- What future for textile waste management and re-use?
- Behaviour for policy making and reinforcement
- Building a strategic approach to EU project participation – focus on the cost of littering
