ENFiber International Conference 2026, 4-6 May 2026, Tartu, Estonia
COST Action ENFiber (European Network for Valorizing Food Processing Waste into Sustainable Fibers) will host the ENFiber International Conference 2026 Extraction Methods for Valorising Fibers in the Circular Economy.
The conference will bring together researchers, industry experts, and stakeholders working on sustainable fibrer extraction and the valorisation of food processing waste within the circular bioeconomy.
It will take place on 4-6 May 2026 in Tartu, Estonia, at the Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences (Tehnikamaja, Estonian University of Life Sciences, F. R. Kreutzwaldi tn 56-1, 51006 Tartu, Estonia). Further information about the venue and location can be found on the conference website: https://enfiberconference.eu/
Over three days, the event will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, presentation of recent scientific advances, and discussion of innovative technologies related to fiber extraction and biomass valorisation.
The scientific program will include scientific presentations, lectures, workshops, and discussions addressing key research areas relevant to the ENFiber network. The topics expected to be covered during the conference include the following:
- Innovative extraction technologies for fibers from food and agro-industrial waste
- Characterisation and functional properties of extracted fibers
- Sustainable processing and circular bioeconomy strategies
- Applications of fibers in food, materials, and industrial products
- Scale-up challenges and industrial implementation of fiber valorisation technologies
- Environmental and sustainability assessment of fiber extraction processes
Through these sessions, the conference aims to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthen connections between researchers, industry representatives, and early career scientists working on sustainable fiber solutions.
Researchers interested in participating are invited to submit abstracts and register through the official conference website. The abstract submission deadline is 15 April. Abstracts should be submitted via the dedicated submission page: https://enfiberconference.eu/call-for-abstracts/
The ENFiber International Conference 2026 is organised within the framework of the COST Action, which focuses on developing sustainable strategies for the valorisation of food processing waste into high-value fibers and strengthening collaboration across disciplines and countries.
For further information, visit the conference website or contact the organising team through the contact page: https://enfiberconference.eu/contact/