Date: September 23-27, 2025
Venue: Vienna, Austria
Hosts: International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE)
ISO/TC 266 Biomimetics
Organizers: Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien)
Jilin University
Beijing Research Institute of Automation for Machinery Industry Co., Ltd.
By mimicking nature's designs and processes, bionics offers innovative solutions to complex challenges, improving human life and pushing the limits of what is possible. The ISBE organizes the International Workshop on Bionic Engineering (IWBE) in different countries since 2017 aiming to provide excellent academic exchange platform for all of the bionics researchers around the world. As with the previous workshop series, IWBE 2025 will be jointly organized with the 15th Plenary Meeting of ISO/TC 266 Biomimetics on September 23-27 in Vienna, Austria. This joint event will focuses on technology innovation and standardization.
Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is a beautiful and historic city that is filled with culture and charm. Vienna is located in the northeast of Austria, with the Danube River flowing through it. The city is famous for being the City of Music. The Vienna Opera House and the Music Hall are iconic venues where visitors can experience the city's musical heritage. Vienna is also known for its stunning architecture such as the Imperial Palace, Schoenbrunn Palace, Stephansdom, etc. Vienna is constantly updating itself to suit its hard-earned title as one of Europe’s prettiest and most liveable cities.
l Honorary Chairs:
Thomas Stegmaier, DITF Denkendorf, Germany
Lei Ren, Jilin University, China; The University of Manchester, UK
l General Chairs
Ille C. Gebeshuber, TU Wien, Austria
Stanislav Gorb, University of Kiel, Germany
Zhihui Zhang, Jilin University, China
l Executive Chairs
Ille C. Gebeshuber, TU Wien, Austria
Xiugong Qin, Beijing Research Institute of Automation for Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., China
Runmao Wang, Jilin University, China
Yue Jiang, Jilin University, China
l Organizing Committee
Pia Graves, TU Wien, Austria
Richard W. van Nieuwenhoven, TU Wien, Austria
Inez Wardzinska, TU Wien, Austria
Max Konrad, TU Wien, Austria
Markus Zimmerl, TU Wien, Austria
Ximei Tian, Jilin University, China
Yue Gao, Jilin University, China
Shilong Huang, Beijing Research Institute of Automation for Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., China
l Topics
Biological systems and biodiversity
Bioinspired surfaces and interfaces
Bioinspired structures and materials
Environmental perception and bionic sensing
Motion bionics and bionic intelligence
Biomechanics and bionic healthcare engineering
Biofabrication and bionic manufacturing
Application and standardization of bionics
l Important Dates
April 30, 2025: Abstract submission deadline
June 30, 2025: Early bird registration deadline
September 23, 2025: Registration
September 24-26, 2025: Workshop & Meeting
September 27, 2025: Technical visiting
l Abstract Submission
Submission page: http://iwbe2025.huicekeji.com//EnUserCentral/Index/Login
The workshop invites scholars to submit proposals for presentations before April 30, 2024. The abstract should be one or two A4 pages in length, may include figures, tables and references.
l Location
TU Wien - Campus Freihaus
Address: Wiedner Hauptstrasse 8-10, A-1040 Wien
l Hotel Recommendation
1. Hotel Beethoven Wien
· Address: Papagenogasse 6, 1060 Wien, Austria
· Website: https://www.hotel-beethoven.at
10 rooms with special price in Hotel Beethoven (when booked for the whole duration, September 23-27) are provided for the workshop.
4 rooms called Papagenozimmer, for EUR 128,- per night, single occupancy incl. breakfast.
4 rooms called Klassikzimmer for EUR 135,- per night, single occupancy incl. breakfast.
2 rooms called Selektionszimmer for EUR 164,- per night, single occupancy incl. breakfast / EUR 192,- per night, double occupancy incl. breakfast.
For the reservation at the special price, please use the code “TU Wien Applied Physics” and write to the hotel at email info@hotelbeethoven.at by August 13, 2025.
2. Motel One Staatsoper
· Address: Elisabethstrasse 5, 1010 Wien
· Website: https://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/wien/hotel-wien-staatsoper/
l Transportation
Bus Airport-Vienna: https://www.viennaairportlines.at/
Within Vienna: https://www.wienerlinien.at/web/wl-en/travel-cards
l Registration
Link of online registration: http://iwbe2025.huicekeji.com/EnUserCentral/Index/Login
Registration type | Early Rate | Regular Rate | Late Rate |
Delegate | 3800 RMB / 520 EUR | 4300 RMB / 580 EUR | 4800 RMB / 650 EUR |
Student | 2000 RMB / 280 EUR | 2400 RMB / 330 EUR | 2800 RMB / 380 EUR |
* Registration fees include workshop materials, catering during the workshop, welcome dinner, and a full access to the workshop.
* Registration fees do not include lodging and participants are responsible for securing their hotel accommodations.
* All payments are handled by Chengdu Tinglan Meeting co., Ltd. The receipt for the registration fee will be sent to the attendee's email address 7 days after the workshop.
* Onsite registration is not available. Please complete your registration and payment before September 22, 2025.
l Invitation letter
The participants can apply for invitation letter after the registration.
Please send the information of your full name, gender, date of birth, and passport number / ID number to Prof. Ille C. Gebeshuber (ille.gebeshuber@mac.com) with cc to Ms. Pia Graves graves@iap.tuwien.ac.at to get the invitation letter for visa.
l Contact Information
IWBE 2025: secretariat@isbe-online.org
ISO/TC 266 Plenary Meeting: isotc266@riamb.ac.cn
Invitation letter: ille.gebeshuber@mac.com; graves@iap.tuwien.ac.at
l Conference Website: http://iwbe2025.huicekeji.com/