Program 2026

Austria is quickly becoming Europe's leader for biochar and pyrolysis. In the Summit's opening session you will hear from two of Europe's largest technology providers on how they are utilizing Austrian biomass, followed by input from steel and construction industry actors how biochar is changing their climate impact.

Hear from leaders in Europe's biochar sector as they share their experience and expertise from their role in the value chain. This session will delve into project development, the intricacies of operating and verifying large-scale biochar production, and insights to accessing markets.

Biochar is being produced around the world every day, yet a global standard for carbon removal has not been established. This session explores how carbon markets have evolved, the pathways for issuing biochar carbon removal (BCR) credits, and ongoing efforts to advance a global standard within the UNFCCC. A panel of scientific and sector experts will discuss emerging approaches and what’s needed for biochar adoptoin across the globe.

As biochar production scales, so do corresponding pyrolysis and gasification products. This session explores the opportunities and challenges shaping biorefinery markets, with insights into the latest biochar market developments, the role of aligned EU policies, and what it takes to deliver successful carbon projects..

Demand for biochar in Europe’s metallurgical sector is growing rapidly, but significant technical challenges remain. This session brings together industry experts to explore why replacing fossil coal with biogenic carbon is more complex than it seems—and how companies are already making progress in reducing emissions with biochar.

In 2026, the International Marine Organization (IMO) made amendments which now classify charcoal/biochar as Dangerous Goods at sea, after a long history of shipboard fires. What does this mean for the biochar sector? This session explores the new requirements, why they were introduced, and their implications for safe transport. Scientific experts will also share the latest findings on the self-heating properties of carbonized biomass.

Hear how biochar is being successfully implemented as a carbon sink in construction materials. This session explores carbon accounting approaches and the importance of building trust across sectors to unlock wider adoption.