Black Soldier Fly experts from around the world will gather in the UK on 8–10 September for BSFCON 2025, the international conference dedicated entirely to this species and its role in sustainable innovation.
Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2023, BSFCON 2025 will be bringing together the world’s leading minds across science and industry to unlock the full potential of Hermetia illucens, also known as the Black Soldier Fly. The event will be taking place on 8–10 September 2025 in Cambridge, UK.
Organised jointly by the University of Cambridge, Better Origin, FreezeM, and Innovafeed, BSFCON remains the only international conference fully dedicated to the Black Soldier Fly. From cutting-edge research to industrial breakthroughs, this unique event offers a 360° view of one of the most promising species for sustainable transformation.
WHY BSFCON?
As global interest in insect-based solutions grows, BSFCON aims to provide a crucial platform to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers and policy-makers advancing the future of feed, food, fuel, and waste valorisation through Black Soldier Fly innovation.
According to the announcement, whether you’re working on upscaling production systems or pioneering bio-conversion technologies, BSFCON is the place to learn, collaborate, and lead.
The 2025 edition of the event will include:
• Expert-led sessions on physiology, genetics, nutrition, feedstocks, behaviour, and automation,
• Keynotes from global academic and industry pioneers,
• Poster sessions and interactive workshops,
• High-value networking opportunities with the global BSF ecosystem.
NEW FOR 2025: INDUSTRY DAY
This exclusive addition to the 2025 program will put real-world application in the spotlight. Industry Day will focus on:
• Market evolution and commercial use cases,
• Investment trends and funding insights,
• Showcase near-future innovations: new applications, new business models,
• Challenges and opportunities in marketing insect products as sustainable.
A CONFERENCE WITH IMPACT
In a world facing mounting climate and resource pressures, BSFCON stands out as a vital catalyst for change. From feed and pet food to biofertilizers and waste management, the Black Soldier Fly is no longer a niche innovation, it’s a proven, scalable, and versatile solution, the statement continues. Yet, significant industrial and market challenges remain: Scaling production, aligning regulation, educating consumers, and unlocking new applications.
BSFCON 2025 aims to provide a rare opportunity to address these hurdles head-on, by uniting the ecosystem’s brightest minds and boldest pioneers. With its depth of content and diversity of perspectives, the conference is expected to reinforce why the Black Soldier Fly holds such transformative potential across global supply chains, and why now is the time to act.
Registrations are available online.
