SEED is the leading technical event for synthetic biology — covering the field from its foundations to its commercial applications. Gain insight into next-generation development strategies from leaders in research and industry.

Important Deadlines:
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026
Submit here: https://aiche.confex.com/aiche/seed2026/cfp.cgi

Early Bird Rates Deadline: April 20, 2026
Register here: https://synbioconference.org/2026/registration-info-2026-seed

Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP): Special Section on Commercializing Biotechnology - Download for FREE: https://www.aiche.org/download-cep-special-section-commercializing-biotechnology

SESSION TOPICS:
-Bio-Design Automation
-Cell-Free Systems, Synthetic Genomes, & Cells Non-Natural AA
-Circuits to Whole Cell Models towards Virtual Cells
-Foundation ML Models for Biology
-Living Medicines and Therapeutics
-New Chemicals & Materials from Synthetic Biology
-Next-Generation Solutions for Design & Ecosystem Engineering
-Nucleic Acid, Protein, Enzyme Design and Engineering

Why attend SEED 2026:

-Full-Spectrum SynBio – Explore the complete landscape of synthetic biology, from foundational research to real-world applications.

-Cross-Disciplinary Insights – Learn from leaders across academia, industry, startups, and government.

-Emerging Technologies & Trends – Stay ahead of breakthroughs shaping the future of SynBio, including AI-enabled design and advanced biomanufacturing.

-Practical, Transferable Knowledge – Take home strategies, tools, and case studies you can apply immediately.

-Unmatched Networking – Connect with a global community of innovators, researchers, and decision-makers.

-Shape What’s Next – Be part of the conversations defining the next generation of synthetic biology.

Join the community shaping the future of synthetic biology. Register for SEED 2026 to gain insight, build meaningful connections, and help drive innovation across the field.

Conference Chairs
Peyton Greenside, BigHat Biosciences
Harris Wang, Columbia University

Organizing Committee
Caroline Ajo-Franklin, Rice University
Yogesh Goyal, Northwestern University
Colin Harvey, Hexagon Bio
Angad Mehta, UIUC
Chris Myers, University of Colorado–Boulder
Vincent Noireaux, University of Minnesota
Tim Schnabel, Switch Bioworks
Joanna Tannous, ORNL
Esteban Toro, Twist Bioscience
Shujun Yuan, Outpace bio


CONFERENCE GRANT APPLICATION
We may receive funding to help sponsor some registrations for SEED 2026. U.S.-
based students, post-docs, and early-career professionals from underrepresented
groups are encouraged to apply https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7c83c76720db413eb70a22883036a914

Conference Organized by the Society for Biological Engineering

About SBE
Established in 2004, the Society for Biological Engineering is a technological community for engineers and applied scientists integrating biology with engineering. Members of SBE come from a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines and share in SBE’s mission of realizing the benefits of bioprocessing, biomedical and biomolecular applications. Learn more about SBE at https://www.aiche.org/sbe