Engineering Biology Beyond Health

From Research to Bioeconomy Impact
Hosted by ATG SynBio Spain during SynBISS 2026.
About ATG SynBio Spain
ATG SynBio Spain is the Spanish association for synthetic biology, connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, industry and policymakers to advance bioentrepreneurship and the bioeconomy.
Through international events, strategic matchmaking, ecosystem-building initiatives and collaborations with leading organizations, we help accelerate the journey from scientific discovery to real-world impact.
About the Event
Synthetic biology is already transforming healthcare, but some of its greatest opportunities lie beyond health: agrifood, industrial biotechnology and the wider bioeconomy.
Hosted alongside SynBISS 2026, this curated meetup will bring together researchers, founders, investors, technology transfer professionals and ecosystem builders to explore how breakthrough science can become successful ventures, industrial deployment and scalable impact.
Speakers
Marilene Pavan
CTO, iGEM Foundation | Former Innovation Lead, LanzaTech
Diego Orzaez
Co-founder, MadeinPlant | Principal Investigator, IBMCP-CSIC
Clara Bartra
Partner, Ivoro Ventures
Moderator
Fran Antequera
Founder & President, ATG SynBio Spain | Head of the AgriTech Hub, Misión Andalucía
Event Details
Date: June 9th, 2026
Time: 19:00–22:00
Venue: Darwin Room, PRBB Barcelona
Format
19:15 – 19:45 | Arrival, coffee & networking
19:45 – 20:00 | Welcome Remarks & ATG SynBio Spain Overview
20:00 – 21:00 | Roundtable Discussion & Audience Q&A
21:00 – 22:00 | Networking, food & drinks
Registration
SYNBISS attendees: Free (registration required)
External attendees: €12
Capacity is limited and all attendees must register in advance.