"Biotechnologies are increasingly recognized as transformative tools to tackle global challenges in health, environmental protection, and sustainable production. Within this framework, chemistry plays a foundational and enabling role, shaping innovation from the molecular level to functional systems capable of delivering real-world impact. The conference aims to highlight the contribution of chemical approaches to the development of sustainable biotechnologies along the entire innovation pathway: from design to the realization of integrated systems, and ultimately to their applicative impact in industrial, healthcare, and environmental contexts. By bringing together academic researchers and application-driven stakeholders, the meeting aims to stimulate multidisciplinary dialogue at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials science, advancing solutions that are not only scientifically robust but also scalable, responsible, and sustainability-oriented."