What happened?

Shaping the Green Information Factory together

From 14 to 17 July 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming the partners of the European research project BioFairNet to the Speinshart Scientific Center for a multi-day modelling retreat.

The intensive working sessions focused on the further development of one of the project’s key outcomes: the Green Information Factory. The digital platform is designed to bring together knowledge, solutions and emerging opportunities across bio-based value chains, thereby supporting the transition towards a fair, circular and sustainable bioeconomy.

During the retreat, the project partners presented the latest stage of technical development, discussed functionalities and user experience, and reviewed feedback gathered through stakeholder engagement activities. Workshops and working groups also explored how the results of the various work packages can be connected and made accessible within a shared digital environment.

Particular attention was given to the next steps towards the first alpha version of the platform. Once again, the discussions made clear that digital innovation creates real value only when it addresses concrete challenges, brings together different perspectives and supports informed decision-making.

Speinshart provided an ideal setting for this work: away from the routines of everyday working life, with space for focused discussions, interdisciplinary exchange and collaborative thinking.

We would like to thank all participants for the inspiring days, the open conversations and the spirit of trust and cooperation. It was a great pleasure to host BioFairNet and to support the consortium during this important stage of development.

Learn more the project:
https://biofairnetproject.eu/news/shaping-the-green-information-factory-biofairnet-partners-meet-in-speinshart/

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The author

Dr Adrian Rossner, born in 1991, is a historian and Anglicist with a special focus on structural change and industrialisation. After studying English and History at the University of Bayreuth, he completed his PhD at the Franconian Regional History Research Institute, focusing on economic and social developments in the Münchberg region during the peak of industrialisation.

Following several years as a research associate in teacher education and historical research, he took on the role of Project Coordinator for the Scientific Centre at Speinshart Monastery in 2023. Since November 2024, he has been the CEO of Speinshart Scientific Center for AI and SuperTech, where he is leading the development and strategic direction of this unique research institution in Germany.

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