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The 10th International Conference "ProStarch 2026: From Raw Materials to Bioeconomy" will be held on April 14-15, 2026.

05 February 2026

The 10th anniversary International Conference "ProStarch 2026: From Raw Materials to Bioeconomy" will traditionally be the main platform for leading industry experts to meet, exchange experiences, and present relevant research. Organized by the Association of Deep Grain Processing Enterprises, the event will take place on April 14-15, 2026, at the Congress Center of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The deep grain processing industry in Russia comprises approximately 20 companies. Their combined processing capacity for corn and wheat reaches 9,000 tons per day. These companies directly employ 6,050 people. Current development issues at existing plants, as well as new projects, will be the key topic of discussion at the ProStarch 2026 conference.

The success of previous conferences demonstrates growing interest in the industry. In 2025, the ProStarch conference brought together over 140 participants from 70 companies in Russia, China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries. The event featured 10 booths from engineering and technology companies, and 20 industry experts spoke. Heads of grain and potato processing plants, potential investors, representatives of industry associations, analytical agencies, and the scientific community gathered at the Congress Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.

The event's tenth anniversary will take place in 2026, demonstrating its relevance and strong reputation. The conference will be held on April 14-15, 2026, at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Congress Center, located at 6/1 Ilyinka St., Bldg. 1, Moscow. The event will be held in a hybrid format—both online and in person. It will expand its focus, addressing current issues in deep grain processing and industrial biotechnology, from raw materials to the bioeconomy.

Event Program, April 14, 2026

10:30 Plenary Session: "PRO Bioeconomy"

Key Topics:

— The National Project "Technological Support for the Bioeconomy" and the Role of the Starch Industry

— Achieving Technological Sovereignty: From Import Dependence to Export Leadership

— Russia's Integration into Global Biotech Product Value Chains

— Government Support Measures for the Deep Grain Processing Industry

— Investment Projects through 2030: Priorities and Financing Mechanisms

— Standardization and Technical Regulation: Formulating New Standards for Innovative Products

— The Export Potential of Russian Starch-Based Products

12:30 Panel Discussion: "PRO Strategies and Investments"

Key Topics:

— Why are large corporations and banks already entering the industry?

— Is it true that only companies with significant capital can implement deep processing projects today?

— What are the most challenging financial and technological risks facing biotech projects?

— What special financial products and government support measures does the industry need to scale up?

— How to effectively integrate into the implementation of national projects and attract co-financing?

— What management and technological decisions determined the success of the implemented projects?

15:00 Session 2: "PRO Technologies and Engineering"

Key Topics:

— Import Substitution in Process Equipment.

— Automation of Production Processes and Quality Management Systems.

— Energy-Efficient Technologies in Deep Grain Processing.

— Innovative Solutions for Starch Modification.

— Digitalization and the Application of AI in Deep Grain Processing.

— Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering in Starch Product Production.

17:00 Gala Dinner. Admission is subject to approval by the organizing committee. The event will be held off-the-record.

Event Program, April 15, 2026

10:00 Strategic Session: "PRO Analytics and Consumer Markets"

Key Topics:

— Analysis of the Russian starch and starch product market: 2025 results and forecast to 2030.

— Consumer preferences and trends: impact on product line development.

— Top 10 key starch-based ingredients for various industries.

— Functional foods: starch as the basis for innovative solutions.

12:00 Session 2: "PRO Personnel, Bioclusters, and Industrial Projects"

Key Topics:

— Bioclusters for deep processing of plant-based raw materials: creating "global champions."

— Case studies of large-scale industrial projects in the starch industry.

— Regional development programs and creation of industrial parks.

— Public-private partnerships in the implementation of deep processing projects.

— HR potential of the industry.

14:30 Session 3: "PRO Innovations and Biotechnology"

Key Topics:

— Production of Amino Acids, Vitamins, and Organic Acids from Starch-Containing Raw Materials.

— Microbiological Synthesis and Enzymatic Technologies.

— Waste-Free Technologies and Circular Economy in Starch Production.

— Innovative Biocatalytic Processes.

— New-Generation Modified Starches: Properties and Applications.

— Functional Polysaccharides, Thickeners, and Emulsifiers Based on Starch.

— Biodegradable Polymers and Packaging Materials.

— Starch in the Production of Alternative Protein Sources.

16:00 Conference Summary and Closing Ceremony. Reception.

An exhibition will be held over the two days of the conference. Exhibitors include leading Russian and international companies specializing in engineering and construction of plants for the advanced processing of plant materials, as well as manufacturers of equipment, technological solutions, and digital solutions for the industry.

More than 700 people from leading industry companies in Russia, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), China, Turkey, the EU, the US, and other countries attended the Association's events.

About the organizer: The Association of Deep Grain Processing Enterprises (Soyuzkrakhmal) was founded in 1998 and currently unites 18 of the industry's largest enterprises, accounting for over 75% of domestic production of native starch, maltodextrin, and glucose-fructose syrups, approximately 90% of modified starches, and 100% of glucose syrups and L-lysine sulfate. The Association is a leading industry integrator, shaping the development strategy for deep grain processing in Russia.

05 February 2026