Bio4Energy researchers came together in Luleå on 26–27 May 2025 for the biannual Researchers’ Meeting, an occasion to share scientific insights, discuss future directions, and reinforce the strong collaborative spirit that defines the Bio4Energy research environment.

Around 60 participants took part in the event, which began with a shared dinner at Hotel Clarion Sense. The informal setting offered an opportunity to reconnect across institutions and platforms. The following day, the formal programme featured presentations from Bio4Energy’s seven research platforms, highlighting recent progress in areas such as sustainable feedstocks, biorefinery development, life-cycle assessment, and industrial implementation.

The afternoon programme opened with a series of engaging presentations, showcasing selected projects supported through Bio4Energy’s strategic funds. The talks sparked several interesting questions from the audience. This was followed by a focused workshop session, where participants collaborated in small groups to develop cross-platform Theme Reports on topics of high societal relevance — including hydrogen, biochar, bioeconomy, and nutrient recirculation. These reports are intended to increase the visibility and societal impact of Bio4Energy’s work, by clearly demonstrating its relevance to policy, industry, and the public, particularly through outreach channels such as media and strategic dialogues with decision-makers.

The meeting served not only as a platform for knowledge exchange but also as a reminder of the importance of cross-platform collaboration in tackling the challenges of a sustainable industrial transition.

Bio4Energy would like to thank all participants for their valuable contributions, and all organisers involved in making this spring’s meeting a success.

Here some pictures from event: