Course Description:
This course is intended to give a broad overview of fermentation markets and their growth potential. It will discuss the basic fundamentals of scaling up fermentations, identifying process resources, and building new facilities. There will be several opportunities for networking throughout this course.
Learners will gain a basic understanding of:
- Fermentation markets and the bioeconomy
- What considerations to make when scaling up a fermentation process
- What considerations to make when building a new facility
- Resources available in Illinois and the Midwest region
Important Information
Course Dates: September 29-30, 2026
Registration Opens: January 5
Course Location: i-Hotel and Conference Center 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Hotel Block Expires: August 28, 2026
Cost: $750
*Register by August 28 to avoid a $250 last fee
Target Audience
- Companies looking to expand infrastructure or partner with pilot, demo or production scale facilities
- Counties, municipalities, and economic development organizations looking to attract biomanufacturing
- Workforce development entities trying to better understand the growth of the industry
- Investors looking to learn more about the industry
- Equipment vendors
- Utility providers
Tentative Agenda
Coming Soon!
Contacts
Kerri Peters kerrip@illinois.edu 217-333-7311
Hotel Information
IBRL has a room block at the I-Hotel. The hotel block expires August 28,2026
To make a reservation, please visit this link and enter the Block Code IBRL926 and Guest Password aVq#T
Reservations may also be made by calling the I-Hotel at 217-819-5000. Be sure to mention Group Code IBRL926
If you are flying into Willard Airport, the I-Hotel offers a shuttle service upon request to and from the airport. Please call the I-Hotel at 217-819-5000 for more information.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted until 08/28/2026 and the registration fee will be refunded. No refunds will be issued after that date.
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