First call for abstracts is open

8th International Conference on Bioenergy, Environment & Sustainable Technologies

Innovative solutions for a cleaner, greener and sustainable tomorrow.

28 & 29 January 2027Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, India

Glass globe on soil with a seedling and sustainability icons

Conference dates28 & 29 January 2027

Abstract deadline30 December 2026

ParticipationOnline and on-site

PublicationISBN book chapters, special issues

About the conference

A biennial platform for researchers, industry professionals, scientists and policy experts.

As the world grapples with accelerating climate change, resource depletion and ecological degradation, the shift toward a resilient, carbon-neutral circular economy has never been more vital. Bridging ecological preservation and economic development requires scalable, technology-driven solutions rooted in biotechnology, renewable energy and green process engineering.

Meeting these challenges demands cross-disciplinary collaboration: turning organic residues and biomass into bioenergy, advancing bioremediation of industrial effluents, deploying sustainable agricultural biotechnology and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. BEST2027 helps participants share discoveries and turn innovations into real-world technologies for a cleaner planet.

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The conference programme supports five goals.

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy — Accelerating research into biofuels, bio-hydrogen and waste-to-energy platforms.

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure — Fostering bio-based process design, green technologies and industrial decarbonization.

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production — Advancing circular bioeconomy models, agro-industrial waste valorization and resource recovery.

SDG 13 Climate Action — Developing carbon capture, microalgal sequestration and low-emission bioprocesses.

SDG 15 Life on Land — Restoring soil vitality through biofertilizers, biopesticides and sustainable land use.

Conference topics

Submit work in any of five themes.

Bioenergy

Biofuels (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation)
Biorefineries
Biomass conversion technologies
Bioenergy from industrial effluents
Enzyme technologies for biofuels
Co-generation and tri-generation
Economics and financing of bioenergy systems
Biofuel storage

Water treatment tank surrounded by trees

Water Research

Photocatalysis-based water treatment
Wastewater microbiology
Drinking water microbiology
Molecular ecology
Microbial diversity
Novel approaches for urban water management in developing countries

Environmental Biotechnology

Microbial ecology of biogas systems
Biological treatment processes
Bioremediation
Solid waste management
Environmental monitoring and biosensors

Tree split between green and drought-cracked land

Climate Change

Carbon credit
Carbon neutral economy
Climatic and environmental issues
Carbon balance
Reduction of GHG
Energy saving
Governance for low carbon communities and infrastructure

Sustainable Technologies

Renewable energy systems
Smart cities
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things (IoT)

Important dates

Plan your submission in four steps.

20 Oct 2026First call for abstracts

30 Dec 2026Deadline for abstract submission

5 Jan 2027Deadline for full paper (optional, book chapter only)

28–29 Jan 2027Conference

Abstract book
Published with ISBN.

Book chapters
Full papers published in an edited book with ISBN.

Special issue journals
Full paper publication; journals yet to be finalized.

Best paper awards
Citation for online and on-site presenters; cash prize for on-site presenters only.

Organizing committee

Arunai Engineering College, Department of Biotechnology.

Chief Patron

Er. E.V. Kumaran
Vice Chairman

Patron

Dr. R. Sathiyaseelan
Registrar

Chairperson

Dr. C. Elanchezhian
Principal

Honorary Chair

Dr. Ashok Pandey
Executive Director, Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow

Organizing Chair

Prof. R. Praveen Kumar
Head – Biotechnology, AEC

Conference Coordinators

Dr. J. Vinoth Arulraj
Dr. R. Selvaraj
Dr. E. Raja Sathendra
Mrs. S. Rubala
Mrs. S. Suganya
Mrs. K. Latha
Ms. N. Rithi Priyanks
Ms. B. Madhumitha

In association with

Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI)

International Bioprocessing Association (IBA)

Institution of Engineers India (IEI)

Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

Institution’s Innovation Council

Supporting organization

Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow (CEES)

Registration fees

All prices are net.

Participant	Online presentation	On-site presentation	On-site participation (no presentation)
Foreign – Standard	$100	$125	$100
Foreign – Student	$75	$100	$50
Indian – Standard	Rs. 1500	Rs. 2000	Rs. 1500
Indian – Student	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1500	Rs. 1000

Fees include entrance to all scientific sessions, conference kit*, lunches and coffee, and internet access at the venue. *The conference kit is for on-site participants only.

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About the institution

Arunai Engineering College (AEC), a co-educational institution, was established in 1993. It is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, approved by AICTE, certified ISO 9001:2008 and accredited by NAAC. AEC has been autonomous under UGC since the 2024–25 session.

Department of Biotechnology

Established in 2002, the department offers B.Tech and M.Tech Biotechnology programmes. Its laboratories cover molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, bioprocess and downstream processing. It is ranked among the top ten private institutions offering Biotechnology in India, and its B.Tech programme is NBA accredited.

Anna Bio Research Foundation building at AEC

Arunachala hill with temple gopurams, Tiruvannamalai

About Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai is one of India’s most revered spiritual towns, known for its temples, ashrams and the sacred Arunachala hill. Its calm, disciplined setting, away from the bustle of the big cities, suits focused study and thoughtful exchange.

Contact

Prof. R. Praveen Kumar
Organizing Chairman, BEST2027

Arunai Engineering College
Tiruvannamalai – 606603, Tamil Nadu, India

Mobile: +91 98420 73165, +91 98941 11920
Email: icbest2027@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +91 98420 73165
Website: www.arunai.org/best2027