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: November, 15th 2025
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Speakers
Dr Teko Napporn
CNRS Research Director, IC2MP, University of Poitiers, France
Dr Hazar Guesmi
CNRS Researcher, Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier, France
Prof Yaovi Holade
ENSCM, University of Montpellier, France
Prof Florent Allais
Director of URD ABI, Pomacle, AgroParis Tech, France
Dr Antoine Piccirilli
Scientific Director of La Fabrique Vegetale, France
Dr. Henry Brew
CEO - Here2Grow Cosmetics & Homecare Labs, UK
Dr. Marion Carrier
CNRS Research Scientist Centre RAPSODEE IMT Mines Albi
Prof. Ahmed Legrouri
International University of Grand-Bassam, BP 564, Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire
Prof Leslie Gillaird-AbdulAziz
University of Southern California, USA
Mercy Kinyodah
The Science Grove, Niarobi Kenya
Dr Estelle Metay, Research Director CNRS
University of Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Prof Peter Ngene
Utrecht University, Netherlands
Prof Lawrence Darkwah
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Prof Nicolas Huang
Faculté of Pharmacie of Université Paris-Saclay.
Prof Youssef Habibi
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)
Prof Thabile Ndlovu
University of Eswatini
Prof Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)
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Conference Schedule
December 11 – Scientific Insights & Innovations
Welcome Address and Conference overview
Thermochemical and Biochemical Conversion Routes:
Advanced Processes for Biomass Transformation
Catalysis & Novel Technologies:
Innovative Catalytic Processes and Emerging Technologies
Circular Economy & Valorizations:
Waste-to-value approaches and circular systems
December 12 – Partnerships & Policy
Topic to be decided
Case studies & applications:
Real world implementations from Africa and beyond
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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
