Conference Program
3rd International Conference on Life Sciences: Integrating Biology, Biotechnology, and Agri‑Food Systems
Day 1 — Monday, 13 January 2026
All plenary keynotes are scheduled on Day 1. Parallel sessions align with conference Tracks & Topics.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Conference overview; safety & ethics brief; program logistics and track highlights.
Keynote Lecture 1
Dennis Y. C. Leung
The University of Hong Kong, China
Talk: Algal bioprocesses for carbon capture and high‑value bioactives in agri‑food systems
Keynote Lecture 2
Prof. Dr. Bambang Sugiharto
Department of Biology, University of Jember, Indonesia
Talk: From stress signaling to yield stability in rice: integrative biochemistry and physiology
Coffee Break
Networking & poster setup in the foyer.
Keynote Lecture 3
Prof. Kyung‑Min Kim
School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, South Korea
Talk: AI‑assisted multi‑omics breeding pipelines for climate‑resilient crops
Parallel Sessions A
A1 — Plant & Crop Sciences
- Breeding strategies; genomics‑assisted selection; seed biology
- Abiotic/biotic stress tolerance for yield stability
- Agro‑biodiversity and genetic resources
A2 — Soil Science & Rhizosphere Microbiomes
- Soil health, fertility, and carbon/nutrient cycling
- Erosion/salinity management; water–soil–plant relations
- Plant–microbe interactions & nutrient‑use efficiency
A3 — Microbiology & Infectious Agents
- Microbial ecology; host–microbe interactions
- Diagnostics, vaccines, and AMR surveillance
- Microbial applications in agriculture & bioprocessing
Lunch Break
Cafeteria service and poster preview.
Parallel Sessions B
B1 — Genetics, Genomics & Multi‑Omics
- Population/functional genomics; trait discovery
- Transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, metagenomics
- Precision interventions and disease mapping
B2 — Biochemistry & Biophysics
- Structural biology; enzymology; signaling biophysics
- Quantitative methods for physiology & disease
- Molecular mechanisms and model systems
B3 — Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacology
- Drug discovery/repurposing; toxicology
- PK/PD; biomarkers and translational models
- Links to clinical and veterinary practice
Coffee Break
Poster mounting & demos.
Poster Session & Demos
Young‑scientist contributions; prototype showcases; dataset exhibits (FAIR practices).
End of Day 1
Announcements for Day 2 and evening networking.
Day 2 — Tuesday, 14 January 2026
Welcome & Recap
Highlights from Day 1; outline of Day 2 technical sessions and workshops.
Parallel Sessions C
C1 — Biotechnology & Bioprocessing
- Microbial & cellular platforms; fermentation; bioreactors
- Synthetic biology; metabolic engineering; biosensors
- Scale‑up and bio‑based products
C2 — Food Science & Technology
- Processing & preservation; safety & quality assurance
- Authenticity & traceability (non‑digital methods)
- Functional foods, nutraceuticals, bioactives
C3 — Biodiversity, Conservation & Ecology
- Assessment & conservation genetics; ecosystem services
- Restoration ecology; nature‑positive approaches
- Resource monitoring and policy interfaces
Coffee Break
Networking in the foyer.
Parallel Sessions D
D1 — Bioinformatics, Systems Biology & AI
- Modeling & network biology; AI/ML pipelines
- Prediction, decision support & uncertainty
- Reproducible workflows and benchmarks
D2 — One Health & Environmental Health
- Zoonoses; environmental exposures; risk assessment
- Human–animal–ecosystem health integration
- Resilient health & food systems
D3 — Biosafety, Biosecurity & Research Integrity
- Laboratory & field biosafety; biorisk management
- Ethical frameworks; reproducibility standards
- Case studies and compliance practices
Lunch Break
Networking & exhibits.
Workshops
W1 — Robust Experimental Design
- Controls, replication, and power analysis
- Protocol preregistration and checklists
W2 — FAIR Data & Reproducibility
- Data/metadata standards; repositories
- Reusable code, notebooks, and containers
W3 — Translation to Practice
- From lab to clinic/farm/industry
- Regulatory & adoption pathways
Coffee Break
Best‑poster jury deliberation.
Concluding Session & Poster Awards
Selected lightning talks, recognition of outstanding contributions, and proceedings/production reminders.
Closing Remarks
Summary, acknowledgments, and announcement of the next edition.