The CNRS-Africa initiative Conference on Biowaste Transformation
ReSource 2025 - December 11th & 12th - La Rochelle
Supporters
ReSource 2025
ReSOURCE 2025, organized by the IC2MP and the University of Poitiers with support from the CNRS, the International Research Network (IRN) Cosmetics and partner universities in France and Ghana (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University of Ghana), will foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among researchers, academics and industry leaders dedicated to circular economy solutions and scientific breakthroughs.
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Transforming Waste into Valuables
This CNRS-AFRICA initiative brings together researchers, innovators, policymakers and industry stakeholders from both Africa and France to tackle critical challenges and share solutions for a sustainable, bio-based future.
Join us for a 2-day scientific and collaborative event focused on the valorization of biowaste into energy and chemicals.
The Conference
Biowaste Transformation
ReSource event is a platform for knowledge exchange and strategic partnership in the growing field of biowaste transformation. With Africa’s vast organic waste resources and France’s expertise in green technologies, this event will:
- Explore sustainable technologies for converting biowaste to biofuels, biogas, and bio-based chemicals.
- Highlight African and French research collaborations.
- Discuss challenges in scaling up, policy frameworks, and socio-economic impacts.
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Call for Abstracts
Share Your Research. We invite submissions for oral and poster presentations.
Submit your abstract and join the conversation on sustainable biowaste transformation.
Deadline: September, 30th 2025
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Conference Schedule
December 11, 2025 – Scientific Insights & Innovations
Welcome Address and Conference overview
Leading researchers present cutting – edge insights on biowaste transformation
Refreshments and networking opportunities
- Thermochemical and biochemical conversion routes
- Catalysis and sonoprocesses
- Biorefineries and waste-to-energy systems
Networking lunch with sustainable catering
December 12, 2025 – Partnerships & Policy
Topic to be decided
Networking and refreshments
Technical Session
Networking Lunch
Promoting inclusive participation in sustainable development initiatives
Collaboration opportunities and innovative project presentations
Conference synthesis, future directions and collaborative commitments
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Registration
To register in ReSource 2025, you have to create an account on LiveScience platform and complete the registration form.
Registration opening : September, 15th 2025
Pricing (both physical @& Virtual participation) : Student - 180 euros / Non Student - 250 euros
The registration fees include :
- All scientific sessions
- coffee break & lunch
- List of participants and abstracts book
