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The 9th EU Starch Value Chain & Fermentation Conference will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, bringing together leading European and international stakeholders across the starch, fermentation, and bioprocessing sectors.

The conference focusses on optimizing the full EU starch value chain with discussions on plant protein innovations, fibre, valorizing waste streams, role of starch for the EU bioeconomy, discussions on fermentation including enzymatic and microbial fermentation in the production of various value-added products.

Usually attended by over 100 participants, CMT’s starch conferences is recognized by the industry as a must attend event and targeted at high level executives.

A highlight of the event is an exclusive site visit to the Jackering Group’s wheat milling and starch facility, providing participants with firsthand insights into state-of-the-art processing technologies and operational best practices.

13 October 2026 | Optional Site Visit & Networking Evening

Choose from two separately bookable options before the main conference begins Limited seats available. Open to conference participants only

OPTION A
Full-Day Site Visit + Networking Evening
€345 per person | 08:00–22:00

Jäckering Wheat Mill & Starch Plant

Step inside one of Germany’s leading wheat starch production facilities and gain first-hand insights into large-scale wheat starch and vital wheat protein production.
  

Key highlights:

• Wheat starch and protein production at industrial scale
• Process efficiency and operational excellence
• Real-world applications across food, feed and industrial markets 

( picture courtesy from www.jaeckering.de/en/ )

Time Option A: Jäckering + Krettek  08:00 Assemble at hotel lobby 08:30 Depart for Jäckering 10:00 Facility briefing and tour 12:30 Q&A session 13:00 Lunch 14:15 Depart for hotel 16:00 Arrival at hotel 18:00 Assemble at hotel lobby 18:15 Depart for Krettek, Viersen 19:00 Equipment showcase, networking, food & drinks 21:00 Depart for hotel 22:00 Arrival at hotel

OPTION B
Networking Evening Only
€50 per person | 18:00–22:00

Starch Technology & Networking Evening at Krettek

Hosted by Krettek, GEA and VetterTec, this evening programme offers delegates the opportunity to see selected starch-processing equipment in a workshop setting near Düsseldorf.

Key highlights:

• Equipment showcase
• Networking with technology experts and industry peers
• Food and drinks reception

( picture courtesy from www.krettekseparation.com )

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Time Option B: Krettek Only  18:00 Assemble at hotel lobby 18:15 Depart for Krettek, Viersen 19:00 Equipment showcase, networking, food & drinks 21:00 Depart for hotel 22:00 Arrival at hotel