We are pleased to announce that KÄÄPÄ Biotech will attend the 13th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference, IMMC13, taking place in Bragança, Portugal, from 22 to 25 September 2026.
IMMC13 brings together researchers, industry professionals and specialists from across the global mushroom sector. Under the theme “Medicinal Mushrooms for a Sustainable Future in Food & Health,” the conference will create an important forum for exchanging knowledge, exploring new developments and building connections across science and industry.
The programme covers a broad range of subjects shaping the future of the sector, including sustainable mushroom innovation, personalised nutrition, microbiome research, mushroom biotechnology, AI and omics, food systems, safety, regulation and public health.
Eric Puro Joins the IMMC13 Industrial Speaker Programme
We are especially proud that Eric Puro, CEO and Co-Founder of KÄÄPÄ Biotech, has been selected as one of the conference’s industrial speakers.
Eric will bring an industry perspective to the conversation, drawing on KÄÄPÄ Biotech’s experience in mushroom cultivation, extraction, ingredient standardisation and the development of reliable functional mushroom ingredients for the international nutraceutical sector.
His participation reflects our commitment to connecting scientific knowledge with real-world industry experience. Meaningful progress in the mushroom sector depends on open dialogue between researchers, manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and the brands bringing new products to the market.
Advancing Mushroom Research Through Collaboration
For KÄÄPÄ Biotech, IMMC13 represents more than an opportunity to follow the latest medicinal mushroom research. It is a place to exchange ideas, learn from leading experts and strengthen collaboration across the global mushroom community.
We are particularly looking forward to discussions around quality, transparency, standardisation and responsible innovation. These subjects are essential as the functional mushroom industry continues to develop and more companies look for dependable, well-characterised ingredients.
The conference also provides an opportunity to explore how research and biotechnology can support more consistent and scalable ingredient development while meeting the evolving expectations of the nutraceutical and food industries.
Meet KÄÄPÄ Biotech at IMMC13
If you are attending IMMC13, we would be delighted to meet you in Bragança.
Whether you are a researcher, product developer, manufacturer or nutraceutical brand, come and speak with our team about functional mushroom ingredients, extraction, standardisation and potential partnership opportunities.
We look forward to four inspiring days of science, conversation and collaboration in Portugal.
Discover the IMMC13 programme or contact KÄÄPÄ Biotech to arrange a meeting with our team.