26.06.2025
Call for Abstracts – CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference, 28-29 April 2026, Cologne (hybrid event)
28-29 April 2026 – hybrid event (on site and online), Cologne, Germany
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The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference has successfully established itself as an international and unique meeting and networking ground for the entire Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X industry and its customers. The upcoming 14th edition of the conference will take place on 28–29 April 2026, Cologne, Germany as a hybrid event. Organiser nova-Institute expects over 250 leading international experts in the field of CCU, green hydrogen production and Power-to-X. Once more the event will showcase the latest innovations and most important developments in the fast-growing field of Carbon Capture and Utilisation with plenty of opportunities to network. Innovators and researchers are invited to present their latest advancements and submit their abstracts until 21 November 2025. |
A milestone for the enforcement of CCU was reached on 28 June 2024 when the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament published the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) in their Official Journal. The act finally acknowledges CO2 utilisation as an eligible strategic net zero technology, hereby providing an official reference and foundation to support and encourage the deployment of clean technology, such as CCU throughout Europe. With a current capacity of over 1.5 million tonnes for CO2-based products and steadily growing demand, CCU technologies are helping to establish CO2 as a renewable carbon feedstock, highlighting the urgency of investment and innovation in this field.
Main topics of the conference will focus on current developments. They include innovation, strategy and policy in CCU, carbon capture technologies, green hydrogen production, Power-to-X for fuels (transportation and aviation), CO2-based chemicals, materials and polymers, mineralisation and electro- and photochemistry, as well as advanced research for CCU.
Call for Abstracts
Want to give a presentation at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 21 November 2025
Submit your abstract now!
Innovation Award “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026”: Call for Innovations!
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Want to present your innovations at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest product and process innovations. Deadline for submission: 6 February 2026 |
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Many thanks to YNCORIS for supporting the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 as an innovation award sponsor! |
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Many thanks to CO₂ Value Europe for supporting the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 as an innovation award co-organiser! |
Call for Posters
Want to present a poster at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 20 March 2026
Submit your poster now!
Sponsoring Opportunities
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Become a sponsor of the conference!
Join us as a sponsor and find a range of sponsoring options which provide you with maximum visibility and impact at the conference. We are open to new ideas and would be delighted to implement them with you. Please contact us if our sponsoring options appeal to you or if you would like to put forward a proposal of your own! Key Account Management
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Exhibition Opportunities
Become an exhibitor of the conference!
Companies that would like to book an exhibition booth (6m2) can do so for the price of 3,000 EUR (excl. 19% VAT). Included in the booth fee is one conference ticket. The conference exhibition is located prominently within the conference hall so interaction with the participants is guaranteed. Further information here.
Conference Registration
You are welcome to register now! Registration fee will be 1095 EUR (excl. 19% VAT) for both days and 745 EUR (excl. 19% VAT) for the virtual option.
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We are looking forward to meeting you at the conference!
Your nova conference team