The 15th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2027) will be held from 29 June to 2 July 2027 in Coimbra, Portugal. The conference venue will be located at the University of Coimbra (UC). CHEMPOR is a well-established triennial international conference, and its 15th edition is organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering of the University of Coimbra and the Portuguese Engineers Association.

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GOAL OF THE CONFERENCE

The aim of CHEMPOR is to bring together experts from the fields of Chemical and Biological Engineering and related disciplines, to exchange knowledge, scientific advances, and technological applications among the academic, industrial, scientific, and technical communities. CHEMPOR highlights the broad relevance of Engineering and Technology in a multitude of topics, always with a focus on sustainable development, circularity and societal needs. The conference also seeks to boost the international collaborations and promote the visibility and engagement of students within the global Chemical Engineering community.

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TOPICS

• Biotechnology & Biological Engineering

• Biorefinery & Renewable Resources

• Product Design & Innovative Materials

• Process Design & Industrial Applications

• Energy, Environment & Sustainability

• Reaction & Separation Processes

• Multiscale Modelling & Artificial Intelligence

• Innovative Engineering Education

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AUDIENCE

CHEMPOR conferences foster the participation and exchange of ideas among a wide range of stakeholders — from academics working in science and technology to researchers and engineers from the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, environmental and materials industries, among others. The goal is to provide a dynamic forum for trainees, fellows, and researchers from both academia and industry to share and discuss their latest scientific and technological advances, as well as to exchange innovative concepts and ideas. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with colleagues and world-leading scientists — but through the scientific sessions and during the networking events that will take place throughout the conference.

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AWARDS

During CHEMPOR 2026, the Professor Almiro e Castro Award, the Best Presentation and Poster Awards for Young Scientists and Career Excellence Awards will be presented to recognize outstanding contributions.

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