Dr. Jan-Dirk Spöring (Ypso-Facto) attended the event, where a clear message echoed across sessions: modelling has moved from a “nice-to-have” to a central engine of upstream development.
From statistical methods to mechanistic modeling, machine learning, and CFD, speakers showed how these tools are reshaping process optimization. Contributions from both academia and industry leaders such as Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim emphasized a shared goal: cutting down costly fermentation runs while accelerating development timelines.