Biotechnology & Food Technologies Congress
+ Brewers’ School
17–18 March 2026 • Saint Petersburg • SPbSTI(TU)
Key facts
- FormatOn-site
- LanguagesRussian & English
- VenueSPbSTI(TU)
- AddressMoskovsky Ave 24–26/49
About the event
A joint event: the 3rd International Congress “Biotechnology and Food Technologies” and the 1st International applied conference “Brewers’ School”, held in Saint Petersburg on 17–18 March 2026. Participation is free.
Read the official invitation (full text)
The Saint Petersburg State Technological Institute (Technical University), together with the Council for the Development of the Beer and Soft Drinks Industry and ANO “NITs PBO”, invite you to take part in the joint event — the 3rd International Congress “Biotechnology and Food Technologies” and the 1st International applied conference “Brewers’ School”.
The event is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Department of Microbiological Synthesis Technology and will take place at one of Russia’s oldest technological universities. Saint Petersburg offers a unique combination of history, innovation and cultural heritage, and is a major educational, research and industrial centre.
Two routes: participant vs author
Clear, no confusion: choose your path and follow the steps.
I want to attend (no presentation)
I want to present / publish
Publication opportunity for authors
- Independent peer review
- Editorial selection
- Publisher decision (scientific level + market feasibility)
Details (careful wording)
The organizing committee plans to prepare an English-language collection of scientific materials and is considering publication in an international publishing series. Publication is possible only if the publisher approves after evaluation. If a publishing agreement is reached, selected authors will be informed about revision requirements and timelines.
Formats (what actually happens)
Concrete formats from the preliminary programme — not generic “scientific exchange”.
Grand opening + plenary
Science–education–industry integration, manpower sovereignty topic.
Panel discussion (brewing HR)
Trends and perspectives of workforce development for the brewing industry.
Networking buffet
Welcome buffet at the end of Day 1 — talk to researchers and industry.
Sectional talks
Biotech & food tech sections + Brewers’ School case section.
Young scientists session
Student research presentations and defence.
Meeting with book authors
“Raw materials in brewing” — discussion with authors.
Industry visit (students)
Trip to Baltika brewery for students (subject to programme details).
Beer sommelier tasting
Lunch + guided tasting (programme item).
Publications
Abstracts are planned to be published in the conference proceedings (RSCI / РИНЦ). Articles may be submitted for publication in the Russian Biotechnological Journal (rjbt.ru).
Abstract formatting rules (PDF instead of long text)
For convenience, we moved the full formatting rules to PDF files: Requirements (EN) and Requirements (RU). Templates: DOCX (EN), DOCX (RU).
Thematic programme (tracks)
A non-exhaustive list of topics. If your work sits at the boundary — submit anyway.
Biotech & food technologies
- Enzyme and microbial technologies
- Food quality and safety
- Hygienic design of food equipment
- Agricultural & industrial biotechnology
- Biocatalysts, biofuels, bioinformatics
- Biomaterials; cellular/molecular biotech
- Genetics and genetic engineering
- Environmental & medical biotechnology
- Microbial physiology, metabolism & gene expression
Brewing & beverages
- Beer and beverage production technology
- Raw materials for brewing
- Technologies and equipment for brewing raw materials
- Training and workforce development for the brewing industry
Full list of committee members is below (expand the “Show full committee” section).
Experts & speakers
A short “showcase” list. The full committee is available below.
Show full committee (RU/EN list)
Congress chair: Mark Markovich Shamtsyan (Dean, Faculty of Chemical and Biotechnology; Head of the Department of Microbiological Synthesis Technology, SPbSTI).
- Yulia G. Bazarnova — Director of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, Professor, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
- Denis A. Baranenko — Head of the ITMO International Training Center
- Daniil Yu. Belyaev — Assistant, SPbSTI(TU)
- Dmitry O. Vinokhodov — Vice-rector for Scientific Work, Head of Department, SPbSTI(TU)
- Olga V. Volkova — Professor, SPbSTI(TU)
- Vigen B. Goginyan — Deputy Director, Armbiotechnology (Armenia)
- Lyudmila M. Ivanova — Associate Professor, Vice-rector for Academic and Scientific Work (CSAU)
- Vladimir Kakurinov — Professor, Director of KEY Consulting Center (Macedonia)
- Elena I. Kiprushkina — Professor, SPbSTI(TU)
- Elena E. Kuprina — Professor, SPbSTI(TU)
- Tatyana V. Meledina — Professor (ITMO; SPbSTI)
- Viktor Nedovic — Professor, University of Belgrade (Serbia)
- Miomir Niksic — Professor, University of Belgrade (Serbia)
- Maksim N. Novikov — Director, ANO “NITs PBO”
- Anna G. Orlova — Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Agricultural Technologies and Food Production (SPbSAU)
- Abdymanap Ospanov — Professor, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (Kazakhstan)
- Maria A. Sysoeva — Head of Department, Kazan Technological University
The list is based on the published committee information and may be updated in the final programme.
Preliminary schedule
Two-day on-site programme. The timeline below is preliminary and may be updated.
Venue
SPbSTI(TU), main building. Metro: “Tekhnologichesky Institut”.
Moskovsky Ave 24–26/49, lit. A
Official university contact page (address confirmation)
The university’s official contact page lists the same postal address and mentions the nearby metro station “Tekhnologichesky Institut”. See: spbti.ru.
Partners
Want to become a partner? Write to biotech-congress@yandex.ru — we’ll discuss formats and visibility.
Key dates & FAQ
Fast answers — so participants do not have to search the whole page.
Key dates
Registration deadline: 15 Mar 2026 • Conference: 17–18 Mar 2026
Track B dates may be adjusted after publisher confirmation.
FAQ
Is participation really free?
Yes, registration and participation are free (as stated by the organizers).
Will there be certificates and meals?
Certificates are planned. Meals/breaks depend on the final participant instructions.
I can’t open the forms — what do I do?
Use the backup email: biotech-congress@yandex.ru.