Biosystems Engineering 2026 Announced – Estonian University of Life Sciences to Host Major Scientific Gathering in Tartu

The Estonian University of Life Sciences has confirmed it will host the 16th international Biosystems Engineering Conference from 6–8 May 2026 in Tartu, Estonia.

The event – which has grown in scale, participation and scientific significance annually – will again bring researchers, engineering specialists, industry and technology developers together from across Europe and beyond. The organisers expect representatives from at least 30 countries.

The 2026 programme will focus on new technologies and research within agriculture, agrorobotics, engineering, food systems, energy applications, fuels & vehicles, bioeconomy, biorefining, waste recovery, and associated education. A central objective of the conference continues to be enabling effective technology transfer between scientific research and industry.

Abstract submissions are open now. Deadline: 1 December 2025.
Submission instructions are available at: https://bse.emu.ee/call-for-abstracts/

Authors of approved abstracts will be invited to submit full papers. Accepted papers will be published in special issues of Agronomy Research and Energies.

For 2026, students will also be able to apply for supported attendance via Erasmus+ (Blended Intensive Program). Details are available here: https://bse.emu.ee/bse-conference-to-host-erasmus-blended-intensive-program/

Conference website: https://bse.emu.ee

The conference will be held at the Estonian University of Life Sciences’ Institute of Forestry and Engineering in Tartu.

Conference Chair of BSE 2026 is Assoc. Prof. Timo Kikas, Head of the Chair of Biosystems Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences.

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