BIWIC 2026
31st International Workshop on Industrial Crystallization
September 2-4, 2026
Technorama, Winterthur, Switzerland
Industrial Crystallization Conference – September 2-4, 2026, Winterthur Switzerland
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Solving tomorrow's crystallization challenges today
BIWIC 2026 | September 2-4 | Winterthur, Switzerland
Whether you are purifying pharmaceuticals, optimizing recycling processes for a more sustainable future, or studying crystallization kinetics in complex system, the International Workshop on Industrial Crystallization (BIWIC) is a leading global platform for crystallization experts from academia and industry.
The 31st edition of BIWIC, co-hosted by Sulzer Chemtech and KBR under the leadership of Dr. Manfred Stepanski, will highlight cutting‑edge developments and promote innovative approaches across the field.
The workshop will provide a dynamic and open platform for the exchange of ideas, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to address and overcome today’s key challenges in industrial crystallization.
Important dates
Doors opens at 9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Conference program
Detailed program will be announced closer to the event.
Opening speech
Kick off BIWIC 2026 with welcome remarks and keynote presentation
September 2, 2026
11:00 a.m.
🍽️ Conference dinner
The gala dinner will be organized in Winterthur; details will be announced in good time
Price included in conference registration fee
Date TBA
⚽ BIWIC football championship
Details on the traditional BIWIC football championship will be announced later
Date TBA
Award ceremony
Recognition of outstanding contributions to industrial crystallization
September 4, 2026
~12:00 p.m.
📅 Full program including technical sessions, poster presentations, and networking events will be published in the coming months.
Present your crystallization research to 100+ global experts. We are accepting abstracts for oral presentations and poster sessions.
Your work could shape the future of industrial crystallization. We particularly encourage young practitioners to actively present their work
Submission deadline:
April 2, 2026
Decision notification:
May 31, 2026
Questions? Contact us at: biwic-2026@sulzer.com
Topic categories
- Advanced recycling of spent materials & critical materials
- Pharmaceuticals
- Sustainable use of resources
- Crystallization kinetics
- Process monitoring
- Modeling and simulations
- Industrial crystallization & process design
- Crystal structure & morphology
Continuing to ISIC 2026 in Prague?
The International Symposium on Industrial Crystallization (ISIC 2026) takes place in Prague, Czech Republic, September 7-10, 2026 — just 3 days after BIWIC.
Travel from Zürich to Prague
✈️ By Flight
The quickest and most convenient option to reach Prague from Zürich.
- Route: Zürich (ZRH) → Prague (PRG)
- Duration: ~1h 15min
- Frequency: 4 daily flights
🚆 By Train
Scenic route through Central Europe for those who prefer rail travel.
- Route: Zürich → Prague via Munich
- Duration: ~8-9 hours
- Connections: Multiple daily departures with comfortable connections
💡 Explore Winterthur before you leave
Have some time between BIWIC and ISIC? Discover what Winterthur and the region have to offer!
Learn more about ISIC 2026
Visit ISIC 2026 Website →
Venue
The venue of BIWIC 2026 will be at the Technorama in Winterthur, Switzerland.
From Zürich Airport
(Zürich Flughafen)
Travel time: Less than 50 minutes
Train options
- Direct train:
S24 – departs every hour at HH:27 → Direct to Oberwinterthur - With one change:
S24 – departs every hour at HH:57 → Change to S11 at Winterthur → Oberwinterthur
Arrival options:
🚶 10-minute walk from Oberwinterthur station
🚌 Bus B5 (every 15 minutes)
From Zürich Main Station
(Zürich HB)
Travel time: Less than 50 minutes
Train options
- Frequent train connections every 10–15 minutes to Winterthur or Oberwinterthur
Arrival options:
🚶 10-minute walk from Oberwinterthur station
🚌 Bus B5 (every 15 minutes) from Winterthur or Oberwinterthur
🚌 Bus B5 to Technorama
Bus B5 runs every 15 minutes
from Winterthur main station & Oberwinterthur
Helpful information
Recommended hotels in Winterthur
Winterthur offers a variety of accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets. Here are our recommendations for conference attendees:
Hotel Banana City Winterthur Visit Website →
📍 Schaffhauserstrasse 8, 8400 Winterthur
Centrally located hotel offering modern rooms and extensive wellness facilities.
Distance to venue: ~30 min by public transport
Hotel Work Life Residence Winterthur Visit Website →
📍 Lagerhausstrasse 6a, 8400 Winterthur
Modern hotel near Winterthur main station with excellent transport connections.
Distance to venue: ~15 min by public transport
Hotel Wartmann Visit Website →
📍 Rudolfstrasse 15, 8400 Winterthur
Conveniently located very close to Winterthur main station.
Distance to venue: ~15 min by public transport
ibis Winterthur City Visit Website →
📍 Brühlbergstrasse 7A, 8400 Winterthur
Budget-friendly option with good connections to the conference venue.
Distance to venue: ~20 min by public transport
💡 Tip: Book early for the best rates. Winterthur is conveniently located, and you can also consider hotels in Zürich (30-40 min by train).
Getting to Winterthur
✈️ From Zürich Airport (ZRH)
Zürich Airport is the closest international airport, just 30-40 minutes from Winterthur.
- Train: Direct trains every 30 minutes (S-Bahn S12 or regional trains)
- Duration: 25-30 minutes
- Cost: ~15 CHF (SBB ticket)
🚆 From Zürich Main Station (Zürich HB)
- Frequency: Trains every 10-15 minutes
- Duration: 20-25 minutes
- Lines: S12, S29, regional trains
🏛️ To the conference venue (Technorama)
From Winterthur, the Technorama is easily accessible:
- Train to Oberwinterthur: S11, S29 (5 minutes from Winterthur HB)
- Walk: 10 minutes from Oberwinterthur station
- Bus B5: Direct from Winterthur HB or Oberwinterthur (every 15 min)
Explore Winterthur & Region
Winterthur is Switzerland's sixth-largest city with a rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere. Take some time to explore!
🏛️ Technorama Science Center Visit Website →
Switzerland's only science center with over 500 interactive exhibits. Perfect for curious minds!
Note: Conference venue
🎨 Kunstmuseum Winterthur (Art Museum) Visit Website →
World-class collection of 19th and 20th-century art, including works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso.
Distance: 15 min walk from city center
🏰 Old Town (Altstadt) Visit Website →
Charming historic center with medieval architecture, boutique shops, cafés, and traditional Swiss restaurants.
Highlight: Stadtkirche (City Church) with panoramic tower views
🏔️ Day trip to Zürich Visit Website →
Switzerland's largest city is just 20 minutes away by train. Explore Lake Zürich, the Altstadt, and world-famous shopping on Bahnhofstrasse.
Travel: 20 min by train, multiple connections per hour
🌲 Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) Visit Website →
Europe's largest waterfall, located just 20 km from Winterthur. A spectacular natural wonder!
Travel: 30 min by train to Schaffhausen/Neuhausen
📚 Tourism resources
Winterthur Tourism: winterthur-tourism.ch
Switzerland Tourism: myswitzerland.com
Continuing to ISIC 2026 in Prague?
The International Symposium on Industrial Crystallization (ISIC 2026) takes place in Prague, Czech Republic, September 7-10, 2026 — just 3 days after BIWIC.
Travel from Zürich to Prague
✈️ By Flight
The quickest and most convenient option to reach Prague from Zürich.
- Route: Zürich (ZRH) → Prague (PRG), 4 daily flights
- Duration: ~1h 15min
- Frequency: Multiple daily flights
- Airlines: SWISS, Czech Airlines
🚆 By Train
Scenic route through Central Europe for those who prefer rail travel.
- Route: Zürich → Prague via Munich
- Duration: ~8-9 hours
- Connections: Multiple daily departures with comfortable connections
- Book tickets: SBB, Deutsche Bahn
Learn more about ISIC 2026
Visit ISIC 2026 website →
Claudia Pudack
Director Technology, Critical Minerals
KBR
Organizing Committee
Erik Temmel
Global Head of Sustainable Products and Technologies
Sulzer Chemtech Ltd
Organizing Committee
Severine Dette
Global Head Bio-based Solutions
Sulzer Chemtech Ltd
Organizing Committee
Daniel Biri
R&D Engineer Fractional Crystallization
Sulzer Chemtech Ltd
Organizing Committee
Dr. Manfred Stepanski
Consulting Sustainable Solutions
Former Sulzer Chemtech Ltd
Organizing Committee
Laureline Marc
Head Fractional Crystallization Research and Applications (FCRA)
Sulzer Chemtech Ltd
Organizing Committee
Kerstin Forsberg
Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden
Scientific Committee
Alison Lewis
University of Cape Town
South Africa
Scientific Committee
Sônia Rocha
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Brazil
Scientific Committee
Joachim Ulrich
Martin-Luther University
Germany
Scientific Committee
Xiaobin Jiang
Dalian University of Technology
China
Scientific Committee
Gérard Coquerel
University of Rouen
France
Scientific Committee
Gencelie Güner
Istanbul Technical University
Turkey
Scientific Committee
Richard Lakerveld
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
China
Scientific Committee
Lek Wantha
Suranaree University of Technology
Thailand
Scientific Committee
Kerstin Wohlgemuth
TU Dortmund
Germany
Scientific Committee
Heike Lorenz
Max-Planck Inst., Magdeburg
Germany
Scientific Committee
Torsten Stelzer
University of Puerto Rico
USA
Scientific Committee
Elena Simone
Politecnico di Torino
Italy
Scientific Committee
Kwang-Joo Kim
Hanbat National University
Korea
Scientific Committee
Adrain Flood
Suranaree University of Technology
Thailand
Scientific Committee
Hiroshi Takiyama
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Japan
Scientific Committee
Haiyan Qu
LEO Pharma
Denmark
Scientific Committee
Crystals (MDPI) hosts a Special Issue on crystallization and precipitation as unit operations in life-science, biopolymer, and recycling industries directly aligned with the scientific scope of BIWIC 2026. Submission deadline: 20 August 2026.
Continuing to ISIC 2026 in Prague?
The International Symposium on Industrial Crystallization (ISIC 2026) takes place in Prague, Czech Republic, September 7-10, 2026 — just 3 days after BIWIC.
Travel from Zürich to Prague
✈️ By Flight
The quickest and most convenient option to reach Prague from Zürich.
- Route: Zürich (ZRH) → Prague (PRG)
- Duration: ~1h 15min
- Frequency: 4 daily flights
🚆 By Train
Scenic route through Central Europe for those who prefer rail travel.
- Route: Zürich → Prague via Munich
- Duration: ~8-9 hours
- Connections: Multiple daily departures with comfortable connections
💡 Explore Winterthur before you leave
Have some time between BIWIC and ISIC? Discover what Winterthur and the region have to offer!
Learn more about ISIC 2026
Visit ISIC 2026 Website →