Scaling Ideas: Networking with GASB & Corden BioChem

​Join us for an evening of relaxed networking, deep conversations, and an exclusive look at Corden BioChem’s new Berlin site.

​Hosted at Corden’s development and small-scale production facility in Berlin, this meetup brings together founders, scientists, and SynBio enthusiasts working on microbial fermentation, biomanufacturing, and sustainable bio-based products. Whether you're optimizing strains, scaling up production, or exploring contract manufacturing routes, this is a space to share ideas, make connections, and unwind with fellow innovators.

​We'll kick off with a short greeting by GASB and introduction to Corden's capabilities by Dr. Björn Weiske and Dr. Tobias Thiele, followed by open networking over drinks and snacks.

​🎤 About the speakers:

• ​Dr. Björn Weiske is Business Development Manager at Corden BioChem Berlin and Venture Development Manager at ICIG Ventures. With a PhD in Bioprocess Engineering from TU Berlin, he previously scaled microbial production processes up to 120 m³ as Process Engineer and Project Manager in biotech production.

• ​Dr. Tobias Thiele is Head of Development at Corden BioChem Berlin. He brings nearly two decades of experience across food technology, industrial biotech, and fermentation scale-up, including roles at Bayer CropScience, evoxx technologies, and Novozymes, where he led microbial USP and DSP process development.

​📅 Agenda

• ​17:30 - Doors open, arrival & welcome drinks

• ​18:00 - 18:10 - Opening remarks by GASB

• ​18:10 - 18:25 - Introduction to Corden

• ​BioChem Berlin

• ​18:25 - 21:00 - Networking & lab tours

• ​21:00 - Event close

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