We are delighted to share the Second Announcement for the 38ᵗʰ Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference (TSB2026) with Joint Session on Biorefinery and Fermentation Technologies for Agricultural Waste Valorization under BCG Economy, to be held on November 23–24, 2026, at Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Conference Theme: “Biotechnology for Sustainable Prosperity: From Lab to Global Impact”
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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We are honored to announce our distinguished Keynote Speakers for TSB2026:
Prof. Dr. Dong-Myung Kim (Former President of KSBB)
Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea
Topic: Cell-Free Synthetic Biology: From Protein Production to the Construction of Artificial Cells
Prof. Dr. Tsuyoshi Imai
Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, Japan
Topic: Adaptive Behavior of Mesophilic Methanogens to the Thermotolerant Range around 45°C
Prof. Dr. Mamoru Yamada
Research Center for Thermotolerant Microbial Resources, Organization for Research Initiatives, Yamaguchi University, Japan
Topic: New Ethanol Production Process: Its Background and Development
Prof. Dr. Yu-Shen Cheng
Graduate Program in Sustainable Technology, National Tsing Hua University; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Topic: From Insect Biorefinery to Drop-In Fuels: Upgrading Insect Oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Green Diesel
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INVITED SPEAKERS
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We are also honored to introduce our distinguished Invited Speakers for TSB2026:
Prof. Dr. Byung-Kwan Cho
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea
Topic: Synthetic biology of Acetogenic bacteria for sustainable C1 gas bioconversion
Prof. Dr. Yutaka Nakashimada
Hiroshima University, Japan
Topic: Process development of thermophilic syngas fermentation
Prof. Dr. Pornchai Rachtanapun
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Topic: Agricultural waste-derived functional biopolymers: From biomass valorization to sustainable packaging, biomedical, and smart sensing applications
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriana Sabri
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Topic: Harnessing stingless bee microbial ecosystems for sustainable functional sugar innovation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Topic: Fruiting-body-base flour from an oyster mushroom farm waste in the development of antioxidative chicken patty
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yujiro Higuchi
Kyushu University, Japan
Topic: Transcription and translation dynamics in multinuclear and multicellular filamentous fungi
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kuan Shiong Khoo
Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
Topic: Closed-loop recycling of food waste into biochar: A carbon neutral strategy
Dr. Hiroyuki Ohashi
Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, Osaka, Japan
Topic: Selective glycosylation of olive phenolics for enhanced stability and functional preservation
Dr. Pitak Laoratanakul
Materials Research Group, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA, Thailand
Topic: Sustainable materials innovation from industrial bio-waste toward a low-carbon circular society
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NEW SESSION: BioNext Rising Stars — Poster Showcase
Exclusively for High School Students
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TSB2026 proudly introduces a new dedicated session for high school students. We warmly encourage young innovators to submit their work and join us in Khon Kaen!
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CONTACT & REGISTRATION
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For important dates and registration, please visit the conference website at https://tsb2026.kku.ac.th/
General Inquiries: tsb2026.biotechkku@gmail.com
Registration: tsb2026.register@gmail.com
Submission: tsb2026.academic@gmail.com
We warmly invite you to submit your abstracts and register at your earliest convenience. Kindly circulate this announcement among your colleagues, networks, and institutions.
We look forward to welcoming you to TSB2026 in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
With warmest regards,
Associate Professor Dr. Preekamol Klanrit
Chair, Organizing Committee — TSB2026
Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology
Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
https://tsb2026.kku.ac.th/
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