Innovative materials hold the key to accelerating the transition away from fossil fuel dependence and into a thriving low-carbon future. This session will explore how novel approaches to manufacturing—from cutting-edge biotechnologies to scalable production techniques—are transforming the way we create everyday products. Attendees will learn how these next-generation materials can be scaled effectively, the latest insights on cost-competitive climate technologies, and the milestones needed to ensure they rapidly penetrate global markets. By highlighting diverse strategies and tangible success stories, this discussion will illuminate a clear path toward a defossilized economy—one where carbon footprints shrink and circularity becomes the new standard.

Join us for an inspiring and dynamic lunch and panel discussion spotlighting the visionary women reshaping the future of synthetic biology. From the front lines of venture capital to the halls of policymaking and the helm of groundbreaking companies, these leaders are redefining what’s possible across the global bioeconomy. In this thought-provoking conversation, you’ll hear personal stories of resilience, bold leadership, and boundary-breaking innovation. Discover how these changemakers are not only accelerating progress in their fields but also championing inclusion, sustainability, and transformative growth at scale.

This track delves into the dynamic interplay between cultural values and technological innovation, exploring how cultural needs, beliefs, and creative practices actively shape the development and adoption of new technologies. Key topics include the influence of art and storytelling on user-centric design, the role of tradition in tech adaptation across global markets, and the emergence of technologies that foster cultural preservation and social resilience. This track is essential for understanding technology not as an isolated driver of change but as an adaptive force deeply rooted in human experience and societal values.