Course introduction
The objectives of this advanced course are to familiarize yourself with the basics of AI, allow you to understand AI developments in the field, and provide you with the foundations to apply AI in your own project.
The course covers theory, showcases AI applications in bioprocess industry and provides some exercise.
The setting is as interactive as possible: be prepared to watch 2 hours of video materials beforehand to maximize your learning. You will receive the prep video’s at least 3 weeks before start of the course.
The course is taught by leaders from academia and industry to give you a broad perspective on the latest developments of the state of the art of AI in biotechnology.
26 - 27 November 2026
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
Advanced Course AI Fundamentals for Biotechnology
Programme
During the interactive sessions, the following topics will be addressed:
- Fundamentals
- Introduction to Machine learning, supervised versus unsupervised, regression, classification, basic terminology
- Basic Machine Learning algorithm
- Evaluation (cross validation), overfitting
- Gradient descent
- Hybrid modeling
- Large language models & multi-agent systems
- Applications
- Protein structure prediction
- Bayesian modelling for bioprocesses
- Forecasting-model predictive control with neural networks
- Capacity prediction in biopharma supply chain
- Do’s and don’ts in hybrid modeling
- Expert panel discussion
Study load
The course (including 2 hours preparatory videos) is valued 18 hours of work.
Advanced Course AI Fundamentals for Biotechnology
Who should attend?
This post-graduate course is aimed at industrial and academic professionals (MSc, PhD or equivalent experience). The course is aimed at those active in industry and academia who like to familiarize themselves with the current state of the art of AI in their field. A background in biochemical engineering, industrial biotechnology or microbiology/biochemistry and a basic working knowledge of the other disciplines is required.
Advanced Course AI Fundamentals for Biotechnology
Fee and discounts
*To be eligible for the reduced early bird fee you need to register before 10 October 2026. If this date is exceeded, the regular fee applies.
Receive an additional 200 euro discount with your ESBES2026 Delft registration!
**Discounts are available for a number of PhD students and SME’s (small/medium enterprise). To receive this discount, a copy either of your registration as a PhD student from your university or a proof of the SME-status of the company is needed. The fee displayed on this webpage is the discounted fee.
Receive an additional 200 euro discount 🙌 with your ESBES2026 Delft 29 registration!
The fee includes course materials, lunches and the dinner as indicated on the program. The fee does not cover other meals nor lodging.
The course fee
Early bird*
€ 1.200,-
Regular fee
€ 1.500,-
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME/Startups/scaleups)**
€ 700,-
PhD Students**
€ 700,-
Advanced Course AI Fundamentals for Biotechnology
Course board members
Dr.ir. Cees Haringa
Board member
