GUIMARÃES – PORTUGAL  02-04 DECEMBER

GUIMARÃES – PORTUGAL
02-04 DECEMBER

Bionomia: Biomimicry for a Sustainable Future

 

On December 02-04, 2026, the Centro Internacional das Artes José de Guimarães will host the first edition of the Bionomia Conference – an international event dedicated to exploring how nature can inspire regenerative and sustainable solutions.

Integrated into the Guimarães European Green Capital 2026 official agenda, the conference brings together voices from science, design, and innovation across three days of talks, presentations, and discussions to explore the potential of biomimicry, biodesign, and bioinspiration in shaping a more balanced future.

The International Centre for the Arts José de Guimarães (CIAJG), located in Guimarães, Portugal, will host the Bionomia Conference 2026. Renowned for its commitment to contemporary art, anthropology, and the dialogue between diverse world cultures, CIAJG offers a unique setting that seamlessly blends avant-garde creative thought with the deep historical heritage of the city.

Photos @CIAJG.

Keynotes

Available soon.

Raúl Fangueiro

UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO, PORTUGAL

INNOVATIVE MATERIALS BASED ON WASTES: THE WAY AHEAD!

Raúl Fangueiro

UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO, PORTUGAL

INNOVATIVE MATERIALS BASED ON WASTES: THE WAY AHEAD!

Raúl Fangueiro

UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO, PORTUGAL

INNOVATIVE MATERIALS BASED ON WASTES: THE WAY AHEAD!

Raúl Fangueiro

UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO, PORTUGAL

INNOVATIVE MATERIALS BASED ON WASTES: THE WAY AHEAD!

Bionomia Talks

From Talks to Conference

In 2024, we hosted the first Bionomia Talks — a moment to connect ideas and people around nature-inspired innovation.

Now, we’re taking a step further with the launch of the Bionomia Conference: a new technical-scientific event built on that same spirit, with a broader scope and deeper conversations.

Facts about the Bionomia identity:

The Bionomia logo is inspired by the eyes of the jumping spider – the only spider species known to see in color. With its multiple eyes, the logo represents the idea of keen observation and the search for new solutions in nature.

The official color of Bionomia, pink, symbolizes biodiversity. This color was created in support of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and is inspired by a 1.1 million-year-old mineral pigment discovered in the Sahara. It reflects our commitment to nature and bioinspiration.

Registration Fees

Early-bird
Up to oct 31

Registration fees
After oct 31, 2026

Full Registrations

Student

85€

135€

Author

150€

250€

Companies and General Public

200€

300€

Early-bird
Up to oct 31

Registration fees
After oct 31, 2026

Full Registrations

Student

85€

135€

Author

150€

250€

Companies and General Public

200€

300€

Early-bird
Up to oct 31

Registration fees
After oct 31, 2026

Full Registrations

Student

85€

Student

135€

Author

150€

Author

250€

Companies and General Public

200€

Companies and General Public

300€

Raul Fangueiro

Posição X em Universidade do Minho, Portugal

TITLE OF PRESENTATION
“Innovative Materials Based on The Way Ahead!”

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