Tuesday, Dec 9th - Thursday, Dec 11th 2025

PBN 2025

11th International CONGRESS of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists

Venue & social program

Experience Zagreb During Advent

Experience the magic of Zagreb during the renowned Advent season! Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the enchanting Christmas markets, enjoy traditional Croatian delicacies and delight in the enchanting Christmas decorations in the city. Zagreb transforms into a winter wonderland and provides a unique backdrop for this international gathering. Discover why Advent in Zagreb has been declared the Best Christmas Market by European Best Destinations (Brussels, Belgium) 2016, 2017 and 2018.

A World-Class Venue

The congress will take place at the luxurious Westin Hotel Zagreb, which offers an ideal setting for scientific discourse and networking with elegant accommodation and a state-of-the-art conference centre, including the prestigious Crystal Room.

Accommodation

Special accommodation rates have been arranged for all Congress participants at the Westin Hotel during the official Congress period. To book your stay at the Westin at the discounted rate, please use the following link: Book your group rate for PBN2025CongressWESTIN

If you prefer to stay at a different nearby hotel at regular rates, more information is available on the official website of the Zagreb Tourist Board.

How to get to the Westin Hotel

The Westin Hotel is located in the very center of Zagreb and is easily accessible from various parts of the city. Zagreb is well connected by public transport, including trams and buses.

One-way tickets cost 0,53 to 1,99 €, while a day ticket costs 3,98 €, and there is also the option of purchasing multi-day tickets: https://www.zet.hr/tickets-and-fares/fares/605

The easiest way to get from the Zagreb central bus station or Zagreb main Train Station is by tram number 2, in the direction of Črnomerec (west of the city). The tram stop on Vodnikova Street is just a few steps away from the hotel.

There are also several taxi companies in Zagreb that offer transportation services at affordable prices.

The easiest way to get from Zagreb Airport to the hotel is by taxi. You can also take the Croatia Airlines bus, which takes guests to the main bus station after each flight (about a thirty-minute ride) and then take tram number 2 in the direction of Črnomerec to the Vodnikova station.

If you are traveling by car, the Westin Hotel has a garage and open outdoor parking for hotel guests. There is public parking near the hotel, but it is limited to two hours.

Distances

  • Ban Jelačić Square (City Center)  – 1300 m
  • Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb  – 18 km
  • Zagreb Main Train Station – 1200 m
  • Zagreb Central Bus Station – 3,5 km

We warmly invite you to join us in Zagreb for this exciting and insightful congress.

Cancellation Policy

The Conditions of Cancellation Policy apply to the use of the organization of the „11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists“ to be held in Zagreb on December 9th -11th 2025, in Westin Hotel Zagreb,

  • Standard Cancellation: Cancellations received in writing (via email to pbncongress2025@pbf.unizg.hr) by November 7th 2025 will be eligible for a 100% refund of the registration fee.
  • Late Cancellations/No-Shows: In the event of cancellation after November 7th 2025, registration fees are non-refundable. However, you may transfer your registration to another individual within the same organization. Requests for registration transfer must be submitted in writing to email pbncongress2025@pbf.unizg.hr.

Notes:

  • This cancellation policy applies to all registrations.
  • All refunds based on cancellation are returned to the holder of the contract on the participation on the Congress. In the event that the payer is not also the holder of the contract, it is necessary to submit the written consent of the holder of the contract for the funds to be paid to the payer. In no case are the funds returned to the participant if he is neither the payer nor the holder of the participant contract. If the participation is paid for in cash or by card, the funds are paid to the account owned by the participation contract holder.
  • The conference organizers reserve the right to modify this cancellation policy at any time.
  • The place of jurisdiction for registered participant (traders, legal and natural persons who have no general place of jurisdiction in Republic of Croatia), as well as for natural persons who have relocated or resettled abroad after concluding a contract on participation in the Congress whose domicile or habitual residence at the time of the complaint is not known, is Zagreb.
  • When the participant registers for Congress attendance, the participant agrees to these terms.
  • If individual provisions within these General Terms of the Cancelation Policy should be or become entirely or partially ineffective or void, this shall, in principle, not compromise the efficacy of the contract on participation in the Congress as a whole.

Topics:

  • Nutrition through life cycle and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases
  • Consumer trends and motivation associated with food choices
  • Functional food components and nutraceuticals
  • Reducing food waste
  • Advances in probiotics, prebiotics and gut microbiome research
  • Understanding and addressing specific dietary needs
  • Local gastronomy and the influence on global food trends
  • The impact of nutrition education on addressing global health challenges

Topics:

  • Food and feed challenges amidst climate changes
  • Alternative protein-sources and bio-based feedstock
  • Quality assurance methods and standards in food and water systems
  • Mitigating contaminants and adulterants in foods
  • Water quality and safety
  • Microbiological safety and mycotoxin control
  • Stability and shelf life optimization
  • Microplastics in food and water
  • Regulatory frameworks for ensuring food and water safety

Topics:

  • Sustainable food processing and nutrition
  • Smart packaging solutions in food technology
  • Fermentation technologies for tailored probiotics and functional food and beverages
  • Food waste valorization
  • Industrial and environmental applications of biotechnology
  • Feed technology – current developments and trends
  • AI, modeling and optimization in food technology, biotechnology and nutrition
  • Digitalization in Food Technology, Biotechnology and Nutrition
  • Flavour chemistry and sensory science
  • Advances in extraction and analytical techniques
  • Food matrix and ingredient interactions
  • Green chemistry