European Bioeconomy Scientific Forum 2023

Moving towards the transformation

6th-8th September 2023

Vienna, Austria

The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), as the current chair of the European Bioeconomy University Alliance (EBU), welcomes all interest parties to Vienna, Austria for the European Bioeconomy Scientific Forum 2023 – EBSF2023 on the 6^th-8^th September 2023.

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The European Bioeconomy Scientific Forum is the biannual official event of all European Bioeconomy University Alliance’s (EBU) representatives and, for this edition, the event will focus on “Moving towards the transformation”.

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Objectives of the Forum

Under the theme “Moving towards the transformation”, the objective of this scientific forum is to promote the transformation towards a sustainable bioeconomy. The event will bring together scientists, experts, policymakers, industry representatives, youth and other stakeholders from across Europe to share experiences, discuss challenges, and identify opportunities for advancing the bioeconomy transformation and contributing to the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Thematic Sessions

High-level opening session: “Raising awareness for the transformation towards a sustainable bioeconomy”

The first session will focus on the urgent need for a stronger awareness for reaching a sustainable bioeconomy. Different stakeholders, from policymakers to industry representatives and scientists, as well as NGOs, will discuss the need to transform our current economy into a bioeconomy.

Identifying a navigable pathway as the promoter of the transformation towards a sustainable bioeconomy will require dedicated bioeconomy policies and the inclusion of all relevant stakeholders in the transition process through a democratic approach. To this end, special focus needs to be placed on societal actors and their acceptance of the proposed measures which cannot be separated from the development of a common understanding and stakeholder awareness, both representing the strong role of society in the completion of a constructive transformative process.

Thematic session: Identifying synergies for a holistic Bioeconomy approach”

With the academic, political, and economic efforts worldwide mostly scattered across many different areas and not channelling resources into an actionable pathway that can progressively lead to the targeted bioeconomy transition, the understanding of the term “bioeconomy” results to be multifaceted and complex. The current bioeconomy discourse shows a variety in its underlying visions, values and narratives, and, consequently, the resulting implications for the transition to a bioeconomy.

The second session will address the need for identifying synergies and defining strategies necessary for bringing together the different bioeconomy perspectives towards common goals based on a holistic approach. Beyond the different visions of bioeconomy, this session will investigate different scenarios for creating opportunities for collaboration to increase efficiency and reduce potential conflicts and asynchronies.

Thematic session: “Promoting the Social Dimension of the Transformation”

Research has shown that citizen inclusion plays a critical role in the achievement of a sustainable bioeconomy and that broad societal participation is necessary to ensure good governance of the transformation towards a common bioeconomy. The technological perspective dominates the current bioeconomy discourses, leaving only limited space for the perspective of social sciences on the targeted transformation processes. Therefore, the underdeveloped research on social sciences requires an urgent focus to take account of the various political, societal, environmental and economic implications.

Furthermore, to steer the discussion on integrated transition pathways forward, research needs to consider the perspective of multiple bioeconomy stakeholders. Thus, the third session will focus on the social dimension of the bioeconomy transformation. This will include topics such as social inclusivity, participatory approaches, stakeholder engagement, and the role of the bioeconomy in promoting rural development and creating new job opportunities. The session will provide insights on how social sciences can further increase their contribution to inform the transition process appropriately.

Concluding session: “Achieving the Transformation”

To turn the vision of entering the era of a sustainable bioeconomy into reality, it is of crucial importance to find compromises between technological progress and socio-ecological demands, as well as bridge the gap between research and practice.

Similarly, interdisciplinary cooperation, cross-sectorial as well as holistic approaches should lay the foundation for the pathway towards the transformation. Together with the involvement of society (i.e., citizens and/or customers), these discussions will raise awareness of the need for pushing the transformation forward on the one hand and, on the other, for the acceptance of the policy measures that will guide the process.

The fourth session will address the challenges and opportunities connected to achieving a sustainable bioeconomy, by presenting ideas that will allow the transformation to gain momentum and visions of how an actionable transition pathway might look. This will include discussions on policy frameworks, financing mechanisms, and international cooperation, which will offer guidelines to decision-makers and future research for advancing unanimously on a European level.

Green Event

The EBSF2023 is organised according to the criteria of the Austrian Ecolabel for Green Meetings and Green Events. Many visible and many invisible measures will be implemented before, during and after the event. The participants are warmly invited to endorse these efforts and support the organisers!

Further information can be found in the Green Event section.

Registration for EBSF2023

Registration for the EBSF2023 is now open!

Further information on the registration can be found below, as well as the button to access the registration platform.

Deadlines

Early bird deadline: 29 June 2023
Final registration deadline: 28 July 2023

Registration Fee

	Early Bird	Normal
EBU Member*	€ 50	€ 75
General Attendee	€ 75	€ 100

* Students, scientific and administrative personnel from the universities part of the EBU network (APT, BOKU, UEF, UHOH, UniBo, WUR, SLU, SGGW).

The registration fee for EBSF2023 includes:

Admission to all forum sessions and seminar on 06.09.2023 and 07.09.2023.
All refreshments during lunch and coffee breaks as listed in the programme.
All networking and social events as listed in the programme.

Accompanying Person

Participants in the EBSF2023 are warmly welcomed to bring along friends, partners or spouses during networking opportunities and social events.
An accompanying person ticket is available for purchase and it allows the individual(s) to attend the welcome lunch and the networking evening on the 6th of September, and the welcome coffee and social dinner on the 7th of September. Please note that an accompanying person cannot attend any of the event sessions.

Childcare service

Travelling with families to Vienna on the occasion of EBSF2023 is also welcomed and supported by the event, as we strongly believe in the concept of inclusiveness. Therefore, in collaboration with BOKU Kindergarten, a childcare service will be organised during the event for children aged from 1 to 14 years old. The full costs of this service will be borne by BOKU and it will be free for all interested participants. However, the service will be activated only upon reaching a certain threshold of children overall.

If genuinely intended to utilise the service, participants can purchase a free ticket while purchasing their event ticket on the registration platform (the exact number of children per participant will be asked in the registration form when checking out). Upon reaching the pre-set threshold, all interested people will be informed in due time and, on that occasion, further details may be required.

Cancellation Policy

If payments are not received in time or, for those benefitting from tickets with reduced fees reserved for EBU members, if the proof of membership to one of the EBU partners (APT, BOKU, UEF, UHOH, UniBo, WUR, SLU, SGGW) cannot be provided in time when requested, the registration will be deleted by the organisers.

Refunding of participation fees is only possible if the cancellation is received by 45 days before the event starts – 23rd July 2023. Cancellations after this date will not be refunded. In case of refunding requests within the aforementioned deadline, the full participation fee will be refunded minus the transaction fee costs which will be borne by the applicant.

Key Dates

Event Announcement

5th April 2023

Opening of registration

30th May 2023

Call for Poster Submission

June 2023

Early-bird Registration Deadline

29 June 2023

Program Update

June 2023

Deadline for Poster Submission

End of June 2023

Notification of Poster Acceptance

July 2023

Final Registration Deadline

28th July 2023

EBSF2023

6-8^th September 2023

Detailed Programme*

Forum Sessions

Workshops (upon invitation only)

Social Events (included in the participation fee)

Refreshments (included in the participation fee)

Agenda for Wednesday, 6th September 2023

12:00 – 13:00

Welcome Lunch & Registration

13:00 – 14:45

Session 1: Raising awareness for the transformation towards a sustainable bioeconomy

Moderated by: Marlene Nowotny, Österreichischer Rundfunk

Eva Schulev-Steindl, Rector of BOKU

Leonore Gewessler, Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology

Franz Fischler, Institute for Advanced Studies – Austria

Peter Wehrheim, EC/DG RTD

Enrique Playán, Spanish Presidency / Spanish National Research Council

Youth Representative

14:45 – 15:15

Coffee Break

15:15 – 17:00

Session 2: Identifying synergies for a holistic bioeconomy approach

Moderated by: Marlene Nowotny, Österreichischer Rundfunk

Frank-Dominique Vivien, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne

Dirk Carezz, Bio-based Industries Consortium

Sabaheta Ramcilovic-Suominen, LUKE

Giuseppe Scarascia-Mugnozza, EFI

Stefanie Linser, BOKU

17:00 – 21:30

Networking Dinner & Poster Session

Agenda for Thursday, 7th September 2023

08:30 – 09:00

Welcome Coffee & Registration

09:00 – 10:45

Session 3: Promoting the social dimension of the transformation

Moderated by: Marlene Nowotny, Österreichischer Rundfunk

Leire Baranano, Neiker-Tecnalia Basque

Roel Veraart, Wageningen University

Siegmar Otto, University of Hohenheim

Teppo Hujala, University of Eastern Finland

Mario Giampietro, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 – 13:00

Session 4: Achieving the transformation

Moderated by: Marlene Nowotny, Österreichischer Rundfunk

Andrea Camia, JRC

[Best practices and examples]

Youth Representative

Eva Schulev-Steindl, BOKU

13:00 – 14:30

Lunch Break

14:30 – 16:30

Seminar: Research and project development opportunities

18:00 – 22:00

Social Dinner and Final Remarks

Event supported by the City of Vienna

09:00 – 10:45

Workshop 1: Project Development Workshops – UPON INVITATION ONLY!

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 – 13:00

Workshop 2: Project Development Workshops – UPON INVITATION ONLY!

13:00 – 14:30

Lunch Break

*Timing of the sessions and social events, as well as speakers, are subject to change. Nevertheless, such changes will be minimal and won’t affect the sessions’ structure.

Side Sessions

To maximise the opportunities offered by an in-person event and thereby reduce the environmental impact, participants are invited to organise their own internal/private sessions as side events back-to-back to the forum.

Be it a project partners’ meeting, a board meeting or a workshop for members of your network, BOKU will provide logistical support for this to happen, by identifying different solutions that can fit your needs – such as in terms of room(s) size, video conferencing, catering, etc.

Some costs might apply to renting equipment or organising catering services, which must be borne by the applicants and won’t be covered by BOKU by any means.

For inquiries, please contact the organising team.

Poster Session

This is your opportunity to showcase your work and contribute to the advancement of a greener and more sustainable future. We are pleased to announce the Best Poster Awards, recognising outstanding contributions in the field.

Young researchers, including PhD candidates and junior postdoctoral fellows, from the EBU Alliance universities (APT, BOKU, UEF, UHOH, UniBo, WUR, SLU, SGGW) are invited to submit their poster abstracts by June 29th, 2023.

Accepted posters will be displayed throughout the conference, providing an excellent opportunity to engage with a diverse audience of experts, stakeholders, and peers. In addition to this, a poster session will take place during the event where the selected researchers will be able to present their studies to the participants.

Funding

There is no funding available for the selected posters. Please, contact your home university for any grant request. For this purpose, the EBU Presidency will send invitation letters to the selected researchers wherever needed.

Deadlines

Submission Deadline: 29 June 2023
Notification of Acceptance: 31 July 2023

Poster Topics

Poster submissions should fall under the following topics:

New Healthy and Sustainable Food Products and Processes: Share your findings on novel food products and sustainable processes that contribute to a healthier and more sustainable food system.
Preventing and Reducing Food Waste to Reduce Environmental Impacts: Highlight strategies, technologies, or initiatives that tackle food waste and minimize its environmental consequences.
Climate Smart Use of Wood in Construction: Showcase innovative approaches that harness the potential of wood in construction while minimizing its environmental impact and ensuring climate resilience, addressing viewpoints of e.g., new technologies, circularity, human wellbeing, markets, business strategies, and policies.
Circular Bioeconomy Start-Up Villages: Ideas, tools and projects to integrate the concept of circular bioeconomy in the start-up villages concept. Visionary conceptual works for a rural innovation ecosystem within ecological boundaries based on local resources.
Innovative Technologies for Zero Pollution, Zero-Waste Biorefineries: Demonstrate cutting-edge technologies and processes that enable biorefineries to operate with zero pollution and zero waste, maximizing resource efficiency.
Programmed Biodegradation Capability of Biobased Materials and Products: Explore the development and application of biobased materials and products with programmed biodegradation capabilities, contributing to a circular economy.
Raising Awareness for the Transformation towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy: Present your research, projects, or initiatives that promote and raise awareness about the transition to a sustainable Bioeconomy, specifically from a societal point of view.

Submission Guidelines:

Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and clearly describe the poster’s content, objectives, and key findings. Please specify the topic your poster aligns with.

For more information, please contact us through our contact form.

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The event is hosted at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna – BOKU, a unique Austrian research and teaching organisation with a strong focus on renewable resources, living space and quality of life as well as food chain and health issues. BOKU innovatively combines fundamental and applied expertise in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and planning sciences, and social and economic sciences to enhance the knowledge basis for sustainable management of our natural resources.

BOKU is originally located in the North of Vienna and has three different “campuses”: Türkenschanze, Muthgasse and Tulln. EBSF2023 will take place at the Campus Türkenschanze, BOKU’s oldest and original location situated in the 18th and 19th districts, very close to Türkenschanzpark.

Main conference venue
All sessions of the forum on Wednesday, 6th September and Thursday, 7th September will be hosted in the building Türkenwirt – TÜWI (see building Nr. 6 in the illustration above) – including the seminar session on the afternoon of Thursday, 7th September.
The address of TÜWI is Peter-Jordan-Straße 76, 1190 Vienna, Austria.

Side Sessions and Workshops
All side event and workshop sessions will be hosted in the building Ilse-Wallentin-Haus – ILWA (see building Nr. 10 in the illustration above).
The address of ILWA is Peter-Jordan-Straße 82/II, 1190 Vienna, Austria.

How to reach the Conference venues

Bus lines run with a frequency of max. 10 minutes.

Bus line 40A: stops “Dänenstraße”; connections from U6 station “Währinger Straße/Volksoper” and U2 station “Schottentor” (take the bus to the direction Döblinger Friedhof)

Bus line 37A: stops “Linnéplatz”; connections from U4 station “Spittelau” and U6 station “Nußdorferstraße” (take the bus to the direction Dänenstraße)

Bus line 10A: stop “Dänenstraße”; connections from U3 station “Johnstraße”, U4 station “Heiligenstadt” (also S-Bahn stations) and S-Bahn station “Gersthof”, 5 minutes walk to Gregor Mendel Strasse 33

Because of its key position in central Europe, Vienna is easily and quickly accessible by a very wide array of means of transportation from all over Europe. Moreover, the city represents the conjunction point between Western and Eastern Europe, making it a crucial key hub linking dozens of European capitals.

Whether by train or by plane, by car, by bus or by ship on the Danube – many paths lead to Vienna.
Tourist Infocentre – Vienna

Travel Recommendations

Due to the Green Meetings and Green Events regulations, we recommend choosing transportation via bus or train for trips to Vienna when travelling less than 750 kilometres.
In addition to this, when travelling by car, we recommend all participants share cars and/or taxis.

Arrival by Train

Several international and national train services ensure an efficient connection with all over Europe. Travelling to Vienna in comfort and in an environmentally friendly way by train is also possible thanks to an advanced system of night trains that connect Vienna with numerous European capitals. The three main Vienna train stations are centrally located and are well-linked to the public transport network.

Vienna Main Station – Wien Hauptbahnhof
Most of the trains arrive at the new Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof). All Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) long-distance trains stop here, as well as other international train companies’ trains.

Hauptbahnhof is located on top of the subway station “Südtirolerplatz” (U1). Tram D takes you directly to the city centre (Karlsplatz – with connections to U1, U2 and U4).
Furthermore, you can take tram O and 18 (to the “Westbahnhof”) or buses 13A and 69A. There is also a suburban train (S-Bahn) stop in Hauptbahnhof.

Vienna Meidling Station – Wien Meidling
All trains reaching Wien Hauptbahnhof stop in Wien Meidling too.

If you arrive at the train station Wien Meidling you can take the subway U6.

Westbahnhof
Vienna’s Westbahnhof is the Viennese terminus for trains arriving from Western Europe and Western Austria. The airport bus operated by Vienna AirportLines continues to stop at Europaplatz, in front of the station building.

From Westbahnhof, you can take the underground U3 (orange) and U6 (brown) as well as trams 5, 6, 9, 18, 52 and 58.

Arrival by Bus

The well-developed public bus network of Postbus connects all Austrian states with Vienna.

The main bus station for international long-distance bus carriers, like Eurolines or Flixbus, is located in Erdberg at the VIB – Vienna International Busterminal. There, you can reach the city centre by underground U3 (in the direction of “Ottakring”).

Arrival by Plane

Vienna’s central position in Europe makes it a hub offering optimal transportation connections to the whole world.

The Vienna International Airport (Flughafen Wien-Schwechat) is located in the Federal State of Lower Austria, about 15 kilometres outside of Vienna, and there are several possibilities to reach the city centre.

Suburban Railway – S-Bahn
Rapid transit railway line S7 departs the airport every 30 minutes and stops at several centrally located stations with transfers to Vienna’s rapid transit railway and subway network.
The S-Bahn stops in Wien Mitte – Landstraße (underground U3, U4, suburban railways, buses and trams), Praterstern (U1, U2, suburban railways, buses and trams), Handelskai (U6, S45, suburban railways and buses) and Florisdorf (U6, suburban railways buses and trams). A ride takes approx. 20 – 45 min depending on your destination. A one-way ticket to Vienna costs 4,30€ and includes also the use of public transport in the city. Check timetables and fares online.

ÖBB Railjet
The Railjets of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) run non-stop from Vienna Airport to Vienna Main Station and Wien Meidling Station. The Railjets carry you quickly twice an hour from Vienna Airport to Vienna Main Station (U1) in 15 minutes, or to Wien Meidling Station (U6) in about half an hour. A one-way ticket to Vienna costs 4,30€ and includes also the use of public transport in the city. Check timetables and fares online.

City Airport Train – CAT
The City Airport Train – CAT is the quickest connection from the airport to downtown Vienna and plies between the airport and the city every 30 minutes. It takes approx. 15 minutes to reach the station “Landstrasse / Wien Mitte” (connections to U3, U4, rapid transit railway, buses, suburban railways, and trams) but it will cost 14,90€ for a one-way ticket and 24,90€ for a round trip ticket.

Bus
The Vienna AirportLines operate several bus lines between the Vienna city centre and the Vienna International Airport. The connection between Wien Westbahnhof and the Vienna International Airport takes approx. 20 – 45 minutes depending on the traffic, with a one-way ticket cost of 9 €, and a round trip cost of 15 € (Tickets can be bought directly on the bus or via the Internet).

Arrival by Car

Vienna has short-term parking zones. Parking vouchers (“Parkscheine”), to be filled in and placed behind the windscreen, are available at tobacco shops (“Tabak-Trafik”), railway stations, ticket machines at underground stations and Vienna public transport offices (Wiener Linien). It is also possible to book via Mobile Phone. A “Parkpickerl”, or parking permit, is required. For further information on Parking in Vienna (e.g., short-term parking) consult the website.

Public Transport in Vienna (Wiener Linien)

The fastest and cheapest way of moving around Vienna is using public transport. Buses, suburban trains, trams and underground lines will take you almost anywhere in the city in no time at all. Vienna public transport Wiener Linien operates five underground lines, 31 tram and 80 bus lines, of which 21 are night lines. Night lines only operate between 0.30 am and 5 am.

Tickets for public transport can be bought via the Internet or at underground- and train stations. When travelling with trams, a ticket can also be bought on board.

To reach BOKU Vienna, you can use bus lines 10A, 37A, 40A or the InnerCityTrain S45. From the bus station to the venue is a 5-minute walk.

Accommodations in Vienna

This page features a comprehensive list of hotels in Vienna that offer excellent accommodation options for your stay during the event. Each of these hotels is conveniently linked to the public transport system, ensuring easy access to the event venue within a short time frame.

Green Hotels*

Boutiquehotel Stadthalle

Type: Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Address: Hackengasse 20, 1150 Vienna
Phone: +43 1 982 42 72 / +43 1 982 42 50
Website: www.hotelstadthalle.at
E-Mail: office@hotelstadthalle.at

General Information:
This hotel was awarded the Ecolabel of the Republic of Austria – Umweltzeichen (read more) and is the world’s first City Hotel with a Zero Energy Balance.

Travel information to the event venue:
1) Walk to the metro station “Burggasse/Stadthalle”
2) take the underground U6 (direction Floridsdorf)
3) get off at the station “Währingerstrasse/Volksoper”
4) exit the station via “Währinger Gürtel” and turn right
5) from the bus stop “Währingerstrasse/Volksoper”, take the bus 40A in the direction of “Döblinger Friedhof”
6) get off at the station “Dänestraße”.
7) walk downhill and you will reach the venue after crossing the road

A detailed travel map can be found here.

* Hotels certified with the Austrian Ecolabel upheld exceptional environmental and service standards. These accommodations prioritize sustainability by sourcing food from local suppliers and practising responsible water and energy consumption, among other initiatives. For further details on green hotels, please find more here.

Other Hotels

Hotel Kaiser Franz Joseph

Type: Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Address: Sieveringer Straße 4, 1190 Vienna
Phone:
Website: www.living-hotels.com/hotel-kaiser-franz-joseph-wien/
E-Mail: res.KFJ@living-hotels.com
General Information:
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Travel information to the event venue:
1) Go out of the hotel and cross the street
2) take the bus 39A in the direction “Heiligenstadt”
3) change at the station “Silbergasse” to the bus 10A in the direction “Niederhofstrasse”
4) get off at the station “Dänenstrasse”
5) walk downhill and you will reach the venue after crossing the road

A detailed travel map can be found here.

Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof

Address: Europaplatz 3, 1150 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 35 935 0
Website: www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/wien/hotel-wien-westbahnhof/
E-Mail: wien-westbahnhof@motel-one.com
General Information:
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Travel information to the event venue:
1) Walk to the underground station “Westbahnhof”
2) take the underground U6 (direction Floridsdorf)
3) get off at the station “Währingerstrasse/Volksoper”
4) exit the station via “Währinger Gürtel” and turn right
5) from the bus stop “Währingerstrasse/Volksoper”, take the bus 40A in the direction of “Döblinger Friedhof”
6) get off at the station “Dänestraße”.
7) walk downhill and you will reach the venue after crossing the road

A detailed travel map can be found here.

Hotel Boltzmann

Type: Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Address: Boltzmanngasse 8, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 354 500
Website: https://www.hotelboltzmann.at/en/
E-Mail: reservation@hotelboltzmann.at

General Information:
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Travel information to the event venue:
1) From the hotel, walk to the right until Alserbachstraße
2) take the bus 40A from the stop “Nußdorfer Straße/Alserbachstraße” in the direction of “Döblinger Friedhof”
3) get off at the station “Dänestraße”.
4) walk downhill and you will reach the venue after crossing the road

A detailed travel map can be found here.

ibis Styles Wien City

Type: Hotel ⭐⭐⭐

Address: Doeblinger Hauptstrasse 2, 1190 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 90 377
Website: ibisstyleswien.com/en/home
E-Mail: office@ibisstyleswien.com

General Information:
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Travel information to the event venue:
1) From the hotel, walk to the left
2) turn to the right after passing the underground line
3) take the bus 37A from the stop “Nußdorfer Straße” in the direction of “Engerthstraße/Traisengasse”
3) get off at the station “Dänestraße”.
4) walk downhill and you will reach the venue after crossing the road

A detailed travel map can be found here.

Landhaus Fuhrgassl-Huber

Type: Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Address: Rathstaße 24, 1190 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 440 3033
Website: www.landhaus-fuhrgassl-huber.at/index.php/en
E-Mail: office@landhaus-fuhrgassl-huber.at

General Information:
The social dinner of the EBSF2023 will take place in the adjacent Fuhrgassl-Huber heuriger.

Travel information to the event venue:
1) From the hotel, walk to the left and cross the street
2) take the bus 35A from the stop “Neustift am Walde” in the direction of “Spittelau”
3) get off at the station “Rodlergasse”.
4) walk to the right through the park
5) once on Dänestraße, keep walking for two blocks and you will reach the venue at the end of the second block

A detailed travel map can be found here.

Travel Recommendations: if possible, we invite the participants to travel in an environmentally friendly way. Therefore, we recommend choosing transportation via bus or train for trips to Vienna when travelling less than 750 kilometres (similar rules apply for BOKU Staff during business trips). Vienna has an excellent public transport system and BOKU Vienna can be easily reached by using bus lines 10A, 37A, and 40A – all very well connected with metro stations – or the InnerCityTrain S45. Less than 5 minutes of walking are necessary to reach the venue from the bus stop.

Accommodation Recommendations: If possible, we invite the participants to choose an environmentally certified hotel (Austrian Ecolabel, European Ecolabel, EMAS, etc.). Use responsibly the environmentally friendly services offered by your hotel (e.g., change towels and sheets only when necessary, etc.) and turn off all lights and electronic devices (e.g., TV, air conditioning, heating, computers, etc.) when you leave your hotel room, even if temporarily.

Recommendations during the event: Openly served beverages and food (e.g., food on dishes, milk and sugar without portion packaging, etc) should be preferred to reduce waste production. The waste (PET, glass, paper, metal, batteries etc.) must be disposed of via the separate collection bins at BOKU. Participants are also asked to hand in the badge/name tag at the information desk at the end of the event to make sure that they can be repurposed and used for future events.

For further questions, you can contact the organisation team or the Event Management Department of BOKU, which is in charge of the Green Meeting on site.

Thank you for your contribution!

Event Organiser

As the university chairing the presidency of EBU for 2023-2024, the event is hosted by the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna – BOKU.
The Centre for Bioeconomy of BOKU, with the support of the EBU Coordination Group, is responsible for the organisation of the event.

Contact Us

Peter-Jordan-Straße 82 1190 Wien

+43 1 47 654 99514

info@european-bioeconomy-university.eu