BEST Annual Conference

Date: 30 September 2026
Edtion: 2026
Location: Graz, Austria
The BEST Annual Conference is organized by the COMET Competence Center BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH. It provides an overview of ongoing project results across three main areas: Bioraffineries (thermochemical, biochemical, and syngas platform technologies for biomass-, residue- and waste-based conversion to fuels, chemicals and materials); Digital Methods and Solutions (for technology development, sustainable energy and resource system management, and operational optimization); and Sustainable Supply and Value Cycles (full value chains including recycling, energy/material recovery, and market aspects). The program includes technical presentations, keynotes, industry contributions, poster sessions, and networking. It attracts researchers, project partners, and stakeholders from science and industry. Editions are held annually in Graz, typically in September.