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The decarbonization and defossilization of the global energy system requires an effective interface between electricity as the primary form of energy with molecular energy carriers and chemical products. In July 1925, the two chemists Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch patented a process that 100 years later provides a major contribution to address this challenge and holds tremendous opportunities still for innovation.

Their fundamental research revealed that a mixture of the gases carbon monoxide and hydrogen could be transformed over suitable catalysts into liquid and solid hydrocarbons: the “Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis” was born. The CO/H₂ gas mixture known as syngas can be generated from virtually any source of carbon and hydrogen, and the process had a multifaceted history using coal or natural gas as alternative to crude oil. Today, the prospect is to generate syngas from biomass or from CO₂ and water with electricity from carbon-free technologies, opening “Power-to-X” pathways to fuels for mobility in hard to electrify sectors and to feedstocks for the chemical industry.

The conference will reflect the most recent developments in technology and application, and highlight fundamental progress in the understanding and improvement of the catalytic reaction. The scientific program will be placed in the context of the historical development and feature platforms to discuss the societal and environmental prospects of the Fischer-Tropsch Process for sustainable energy systems.

Eventdatum: 05.05.25 – 07.05.25

Eventort: Mülheim an der Ruhr

The upcoming 3D Cell Culture conference 2025 will focus on the application areas of functional precision medicine and address the following questions: How can 3D cell culture technologies help improve patient outcomes in the treatment of serious diseases? Which models are currently being tested, implemented, improved? What are the potentials of organoids and microphysiological systems, where are the current limitations? 

In addition to the broad areas of application in cancer, complex gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis will be the focus of attention. Furthermore, the use of three-dimensional cell culture models in metabolic diseases such as diabetes or cystic fibrosis will be discussed. Finally, we would like to explore the potential of organoids and MPS in the research and treatment of allergies and wound healing disorders. 

Eventdatum: 08.04.25 – 10.04.25

Eventort: Freiburg (Elbe)