The Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, the Department of Climate, Energy, and the Environment and the International Advisory Council of the Global Bioeconomy (IACGB) today announced that the fifth Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS 2026) will take place in Dublin, Ireland on 20 and 21 October 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin, during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Recognised as a leading global forum for bioeconomy policy, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, the Global Bioeconomy Summit brings together political leaders, policy makers, industry leaders, researchers, investors, and civil society globally to accelerate sustainable, bio-based innovation and solutions.
“Bringing the 2026 Global Bioeconomy Summit to Dublin – Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, speaking on the announcement said – will see up to 1000 delegates from around the world coming together to discuss opportunities for developing the bioeconomy. The bioeconomy is about creating new and valuable products such as biostimulants that further develop a sustainable farming economy, create new green jobs in the agri-food sector through biorefinery development, cut emissions, and aid rural regeneration and prosperity.”
“As another successful Bioeconomy Ireland Week comes to a close, I’m delighted to announce – Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, speaking on the announcement said – the dates for next year’s Global Bioeconomy Summit here in Ireland. The summit will provide a unique opportunity to showcase our bioeconomy achievements, partnerships, and future ambitions on both the European and global stage. A strong and sustainable bioeconomy is key to achieving Ireland’s climate targets, advancing circular solutions, and supporting a greener, more resilient future for all.”
The summit series began in 2015 and has since become the flagship international gathering for the bioeconomy. Ireland was selected as the host nation for 2026 following the conclusion of GBS 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, reflecting the country’s growing leadership across bio-based innovation, bioeconomy related climate solutions, and circular bioeconomy demonstration initiatives.
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