The BBIA celebrates the leading innovators and enterprises shaping the UK's bio-based solutions sector at their annual awards ceremony. The day brings together government officials, scientists, and industry leaders to recognise breakthrough innovation, commercial success, and climate impact across the bioeconomy.
Programme:
- Welcome from BBIA CEO Jen Vanderhoven and Chair Paul Mines
- Government address by Rodney Berkeley CBE, Director for Sustainability and Infrastructure at the Department for Business & Trade
- Keynote from Professor Paul Monks CB on the bioeconomy as a driver for economic growth and defossilisation
- Pitches and panel discussions featuring industry leaders, government advisers, and entrepreneurs — including sessions on UK bioeconomy leadership and the future potential of biology
- Award presentations for Breakthrough Innovation, Commercial Success, and Climate Impact
- Lord Deben Lifetime Achievement Award lecture
- Evening celebration with bowling and karaoke at All Star Lanes
Doors open at noon with light refreshments. The formal programme runs until 5.55pm, with entertainment continuing until 11pm.




















































