In the city
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon (Wat Nong Waeng)
A multi-storey pagoda with views over the city from its upper floors.
ISSCT WORKSHOP
CO-PRODUCTS
Reinventing the Sugar Industry for Next-Generation Value
INNOVATION • CIRCULARITY • VALUE CREATION
6–10 June 2027
Avani Khon Kaen, Thailand
Workshop overview
From side streams to next-generation value
The ISSCT Co-Products Workshop brings together researchers, sugar industry professionals, technology developers and sustainability leaders to explore new opportunities in sugar cane co-products and biorefinery pathways.
The programme covers scientific presentations, industrial case studies, panel discussions, networking and technical site visits across Thailand's sugar and bio-based industries.
Key dates
| Registration & call for abstracts open | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Abstract deadline | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Notification of acceptance | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Final registration deadline | 15 May 2027 |
Workshop registration fee
USD 300
Same fee for presenters and participants, for advance and on-site registration. ISSCT membership required.
Five days in Khon Kaen
Workshop at a glance
6 JUNE
Welcome
Registration, welcome reception and a cultural dinner.
7–8 JUNE
Technical workshop sessions
Oral and poster presentations, industrial case studies and panels. Gala dinner on 8 June.
9–10 JUNE
Site visits
Industrial facilities, R&D centres and community-based co-product initiatives.
About
About the workshop
The workshop focuses on turning sugar industry side streams into high-value products, technologies and business opportunities that support sustainability, the circular bioeconomy and long-term industrial competitiveness.
It is a thematic workshop of the Co-Products Section of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT), the global association of scientists, technologists, managers and companies working on the technical advancement of the cane sugar industry and its co-products.
Thailand is one of the world's largest sugar exporters, with an industry that is moving quickly into bio-based materials, bioenergy and biochemicals. The 2027 workshop is hosted by the Thailand Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (TSSCT) in Khon Kaen, at the centre of the northeastern cane belt.
ISSCT membership required. Every delegate needs an ISSCT membership number to register. If you are not a member, apply and pay for membership on the ISSCT website. The membership fee is paid to ISSCT, not to the workshop.
Technical programme
Topics
Abstracts are invited in nine topic areas.
- 01
Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainable Sugar Industry
Whole-system approaches that close material and energy loops across cane growing, milling and refining, and make the sugar industry more resilient and sustainable.
- 02
Biomass Valorization and Biorefinery Technologies
Turning bagasse, cane trash, molasses, filter cake and vinasse into higher-value streams through integrated biorefinery processes.
- 03
Sugar cane Co-products and Value-added Materials
New products and materials from cane, including cellulose and nanocellulose, fibres, composites, lignin, specialty sugars and bioactive compounds.
- 04
Bioenergy, Biofuels and Biochemicals
Cogeneration, ethanol, biogas, sustainable aviation fuel and platform chemicals produced from cane and its side streams.
- 05
Sustainable Packaging and Bio-based Materials
Bagasse pulp and moulded fibre, bioplastics and other bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived packaging and materials.
- 06
Carbon Neutrality and Climate-oriented Technologies
Emission reduction, carbon accounting, carbon capture and utilization, and pathways to net-zero mills and cane supply chains.
- 07
Industrial Innovation and Commercialization Pathways
Scale-up, techno-economic assessment, business models, partnerships and case studies that bring co-product technologies to market.
- 08
AI, Digitalization and Smart Manufacturing for Sugar Industry
Sensors, data analytics, process control, digital twins and AI applied to cane supply, milling, refining and co-product plants.
- 09
Other related fields
Contributions on any other topic relevant to sugar cane co-products and the future of the cane sugar industry.
Organized by
- Thailand Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (TSSCT)
- Center of Knowledge and Technology for Cane and Sugar, Kasetsart University
- Kasetsart University
- Thai Sugar Millers Corporation Limited
in collaboration with the ISSCT Secretariat
Language
The workshop is conducted in English. Abstracts, presentations and posters must be prepared in English.
Programme
Workshop format
The detailed programme with session times and speakers will be released on 15 May 2027.
6 JuneDay 1 · Sunday
Registration & Welcome
- Delegate registration at Avani Khon Kaen
- Welcome reception and cultural dinner
7 JuneDay 2 · Monday
Technical Workshop Sessions
- Opening ceremony and keynote lectures
- Oral and poster sessions
- Exhibition open all day
8 JuneDay 3 · Tuesday
Technical Workshop Sessions and Gala Dinner
- Oral and poster sessions, panel discussion
- Workshop conclusions and closing
- Gala dinner
9 JuneDay 4 · Wednesday
Technical Site Visits
- Sugar mill and industrial co-product facilities
10 JuneDay 5 · Thursday
Community and Regional Sustainability Site Visits
- Community-based and regional co-product initiatives
Keynote speakers
Speakers
Keynote speakers will be announced soon.
Call for abstracts
Submit an abstract
Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations on any of the workshop topics. Deadline: 31 January 2027.
What to include
- Title
- Author(s) and affiliation(s)
- Presenter’s email address
- Keywords
- Oral or poster presentation
- Maximum 300 words, in English
Prepare your abstract in the Abstract Template and upload it as a Word file (.docx).
How to submit
All abstracts are submitted on this website. The organizers forward every abstract to the ISSCT Co-Products Section.
- Create an accountand register as a delegate.
- Open My accountand choose “Submit an abstract”.
- Fill in the formand upload your abstract (.docx).
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Notification of acceptance | 1 Mar 2027 |
Presenting authors must register. Every presenting author must be an ISSCT member and register for the workshop on this website. The registration fee is the same for presenters and participants. Registration & fees →
Technical visits
Site visits
Two days in the field, included for all delegates.
9 June Day 4 · Wednesday
Technical site visits
Participants will visit industrial facilities and research and development centres specializing in transforming sugar industry co-products into value-added products and technologies for commercial application.
Sites to be confirmed
10 June Day 5 · Thursday
Community and regional sustainability site visits
Participants will also explore community-based and regional initiatives utilizing sugar industry side streams, including the production of local spirits from molasses and circular economy practices that create local economic value.
Sites to be confirmed
Please note. Site visits involve walking in factory areas. Closed-toe shoes are required. Factory safety rules apply, and some sites may restrict photography.
Venue & accommodation
Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre
All sessions, the exhibition and the gala dinner take place at the hotel, in central Khon Kaen.
Workshop hotel
A block of rooms is reserved for delegates at a special workshop rate. Book through the link below to receive the workshop rate.
| Workshop rate | TBA |
| Room block booking deadline | TBA |
Booking link coming soon
About Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen is the main city of northeastern Thailand (Isan) and a centre of the country's sugar cane production. Delegates can enjoy Isan cuisine, silk crafts and local culture throughout the workshop.
Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre
999 Moo 4, Prachasamosorn Road
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Accommodation
Other hotels nearby
Delegates book these hotels directly.
5★ · CITY CENTRE
Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid
Walking distance to shopping malls.
4★ · CITY CENTRE
Kosa Hotel
In the city centre.
4★ · NEAR KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY
Glacier Hotel
Near Khon Kaen University.
BUDGET · NEAR CENTRAL PLAZA
Hop Inn Khon Kaen
Near Central Plaza.
Transport. The organizers do not arrange transport from other hotels to the venue.
Travel & visa
Getting to Khon Kaen
RECOMMENDED
By air
Fly to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) from either Bangkok airport, about 1 hour 5 minutes.
- From Suvarnabhumi (BKK): Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet
- From Don Mueang (DMK): Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air. Several flights daily; first departures around 07:00
Tip. If you arrive internationally at BKK, book the onward domestic flight from BKK on the same ticket to avoid changing airports. A road transfer between BKK and DMK takes 1 hour or more.
From the airport to the venue
Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, 999 Moo 4, Prachasamosorn Road, is about 15 minutes' drive from KKC. Taxi and Grab are available.
| Airport shuttle | TBC |
The hotel runs a free shuttle to Central Plaza, about 10 minutes' drive.
By train
From Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bangkok) to Khon Kaen Railway Station.
- Day train: Express 75, 08:45–15:30
- Night trains: Special Express 25 (20:25–04:10) and Rapid 133 (21:25–05:19)
Check the latest timetable with the State Railway of Thailand: railway.co.th, call centre 1690.
By bus or car
Long-distance buses (for example Nakhonchai Air) run between Bangkok and Khon Kaen in about 6–7 hours. By road the distance is about 450 km, 6 hours or more.
Visa
Many nationalities can enter Thailand without a visa or apply for an e-Visa online. Check the requirements for your passport on the official Thai e-Visa website well before you travel.
If you need an official invitation letter for your visa application, tick the box when you register. The letter is issued after payment is received.
Weather
June is the start of the rainy season in northeastern Thailand. Expect hot days around 30–35 °C with afternoon showers. Bring light clothing and an umbrella.
Money
The local currency is the Thai baht (THB). Credit cards are widely accepted in Khon Kaen hotels and shops, and ATMs are easy to find.
Before or after the workshop
Temples, museums, silk villages, dinosaur fossils and two UNESCO World Heritage sites are within reach of Khon Kaen.
Explore
Explore Khon Kaen
Arriving early or staying on? Khon Kaen and the surrounding Isan provinces offer temples, museums, silk villages, dinosaur fossils and two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Suggestions for self-guided trips before or after the workshop.
Half day to full day
In the city
In the city
Bueng Kaen Nakhon lake
A lakeside walk in the city centre. Combine it with Wat Thung Setthi on the lake shore.
In the city
Khon Kaen National Museum
The history of Isan from prehistory onward.
In the city
Ton Tann Market, night market and KKU Art & Culture Museum
Evening food and craft markets, and the Art & Culture Museum at Khon Kaen University.
Day trips
Day trips
About 55 km
Chonnabot
A village famous for hand-woven mudmee silk.
About 80 km northwest
Phu Wiang National Park & Dinosaur Museum
Dinosaur fossil sites and museum. Loop back via Ubolratana Dam, about 240 km round trip.
1–2 days, before or after the workshop
Further afield
Udon Thani · about 115 km
Ban Chiang Archaeological Site
UNESCO World Heritage Site (1992). One of the most important Bronze Age sites in Southeast Asia.
Udon Thani · about 115 km
Phu Phrabat Historical Park
UNESCO World Heritage Site (2024), known for its Dvaravati-period sima boundary stones.
Nakhon Ratchasima · about 190 km
Phimai Historical Park
One of the largest Khmer temple complexes in Thailand.
Distances are approximate, by road from Khon Kaen city.
Sponsorship & exhibition
Partner with the workshop
Meet decision-makers, researchers and technology developers from the global cane sugar industry. Exhibition booths sit directly outside the session room for both workshop days.
PLATINUM
Largest exhibition space, multiple delegate passes, top logo placement and recognition at the gala dinner.
GOLD
Exhibition space, delegate and exhibitor passes, second-tier logo placement and a full-page programme ad.
SILVER
Exhibition space, one delegate pass, exhibitor badges and a half-page programme ad.
BRONZE
Small exhibition space, one delegate pass and logo recognition.
EXHIBITION ONLY
A booth outside the session room with exhibitor badges for both workshop days.
IN-KIND
Support a coffee break, the welcome dinner or a site visit. Packages can be tailored.
Sponsorship prospectus coming soon. For pricing and to reserve a package, email coproducts2027@gmail.com.
Important dates
Important dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First announcement | October 2026 |
| Registration and call for abstracts open | 1 November 2026 |
| Deadline for abstract submission | 31 January 2027 |
| Notification of acceptance | 1 March 2027 |
| Final registration deadline | 15 May 2027 |
| Full programme release | 15 May 2027 |
| Workshop dates | 6–10 June 2027 |
Registration
Registration & fees
One registration fee for presenters and participants.
Workshop registration fee
USD 300
Same fee for presenters and participants, for advance and on-site registration
The registration fee includes
- Welcome reception and cultural dinner
- Two days of technical workshop sessions
- Lunches and coffee breaks
- Gala dinner
- Both technical site visits with transport
- Workshop materials
Payment by bank transfer
- Payable to
- Thailand Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (TSSCT)
- Bank
- Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- Account number
- 043-7-41131-7
- SWIFT code
- BKKBTHBK
- Branch no.
- 1081
- Bank address
- 50 Moo 3, Phaholyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Bank charges are paid by the sender. Put your registration number in the transfer reference. Credit cards are not accepted.
ISSCT membership number required. Every delegate enters an ISSCT membership number when registering. Not a member yet? Apply and pay for membership on the ISSCT website; the membership fee is paid to ISSCT, not to the workshop. If your application is still pending, tick “membership pending” and add your number in your account when you receive it.
How to register
Four steps, all in your workshop account
- Create an accountSign up with your email and confirm it from the link we send you.
- Register as a delegateFill in your details and ISSCT membership number. You receive a registration number right away.
- Pay and upload proofTransfer the fee to TSSCT and upload your proof of payment in your account.
- Receive your letterOnce payment is confirmed, your receipt and invitation and confirmation letter are emailed to you.
Presenting a paper? Submit your abstract in your account after you register. The organizers forward all abstracts to ISSCT. How to submit an abstract →
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be an ISSCT member?
Yes. Every delegate needs an ISSCT membership number to register. Apply and pay for membership on the ISSCT website; the membership fee is paid to ISSCT, not to the workshop. If you have applied but are still waiting for your number, tick “membership pending” when you register and add the number in your account later. Registration & fees →
How do I submit an abstract?
Register on this website, then submit your abstract in your account by 31 January 2027: fill in the title, author(s), affiliation(s), presenter’s email address, keywords and oral or poster presentation, and upload your abstract in the Abstract Template (.docx). The organizers forward all abstracts to the ISSCT Co-Products Section. Abstract details →
How much is the registration fee?
USD 300, the same for presenters and participants, for advance and on-site registration. There is no early-bird rate. The ISSCT membership fee is separate and paid to ISSCT. What the fee includes →
How do I pay and when will I get a receipt?
Pay by bank transfer to the Thailand Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (TSSCT), then upload your proof of payment in your account. TSSCT issues your receipt and confirmation letter after the payment is confirmed. Bank details →
How do I get a visa invitation letter?
Tick the invitation letter box when you register. The letter is issued after your payment is received. Travel & visa →
Can I bring an accompanying person?
Yes. Add each accompanying person’s name when you register. The accompanying person fee is TBA.
Are site visits included, and what should I wear?
Yes. Site visits on 9 and 10 June are included in the registration fee; choose the days you will join when you register. Closed-toe shoes are required, and some sites may restrict photography. Site visits →
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Choose your requirement (for example halal or vegetarian) when you register, and add any details under other requests.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
The cancellation and refund policy will be announced soon.
Is there an airport shuttle?
TBC Taxi and Grab are available at Khon Kaen Airport, about 15 minutes from the venue. Getting to Khon Kaen →
Who do I contact?
Workshop Secretariat: coproducts2027@gmail.com · Facebook: ISSCT Co-Products 2027 · tssct.org. All contacts →
Contact
Contacts & committee
Workshop secretariat
For registration, payment and general questions
coproducts2027@gmail.com
www.coproducts2027.com · Facebook: ISSCT Co-Products 2027 · TSSCT: tssct.org
ISSCT Co-Products Commissioner
Prof. Giovanna Aita
gaita@agcenter.lsu.edu
Abstracts are submitted through this website and forwarded to ISSCT by the organizers.
Workshop Organizing Committee
Assoc. Prof. Wirat Vanichsriratana
wirat.v@ku.ac.th
Assoc. Prof. Prakit Sukyai
prakit.s@ku.ac.th
ISSCT Secretariat
Dr. Jean Claude Autrey
General Secretary
issctsecretariat@gmail.com