The Biomimicry Confluence
A two-day conference where nature-inspired ideas,
innovations and innovators flow together.
The Biomimicry Confluence took place on the 13th & 14th of March, 2025. Keep an eye on your emails for details about the next one!
Where Biomimics Flow Together
Our collective value multiplies where we overlap.
The Confluence is designed to (re)connect the global biomimicry community where biomimics, practitioners and experts from around the world can come together to learn, exchange ideas, share experiences and celebrate success stories.
Knowledge Sharing
Exchange ideas, experiences & practices
Inspiring Examples
Success stories from
biomimicry startups
Global access
Accessible anywhere,
from any device
Collaboration
Create connections
that amplify
Meet Our Past Keystone Speakers
Amanda Sturgeon
Amanda, the CEO of the The Biomimicry Institute, is a force to be reckoned with. Not only is she an award-wining architect, she's also an author ("Creating Biophilic Buildings"); and serves on several boards and advisory committees (including Climate Action Network Australia).
Sarah McInerney
In this session we hear about the Ray of Hope Accelerator
— a unique program for early-stage, nature-inspired startups that bring biomimetic innovations to
market. We’ll learn more from Fusion Bionic - an industry leader in functionalized surfaces, and
their approach to unlocking the power of bio-inspired design for industrial applications.
Billy Almon
Billy is an astrobiofuturist and inventor. He helps people explore nature-based solutions to improve human experiences on earth and in space. In addition to speaking and hosting workshops, Billy also co-hosts the “Little Giants” show on Animal Planet.
Jay Harman
Jay is mostly widely known for Pax Scientific, and the Lily Impeller. He has founded several multi-million-dollar research and manufacturing companies that develop innovative products, from prize-winning watercraft to interlocking building bricks. He is also the author of the brilliant book: The Shark’s Paintbrush.
Dr Arndt Pechstein
Arndt is an award-winning entrepreneur and business coach, and holds a PhD in neuroscience. He is the CEO of The Future Company, as well as the management consultant and co-creator of the Future Skills Navigator. On top of that, he's the initiator of the Hybrid Thinking approach.
Ana Beatriz Alves
Ana is the Biodesign & Innovation Lead of tocco, a B2B platform for low-carbon materials and manufacturing. Their mission is simple: Connect stakeholders around biomaterials and biodesign in one platform - while fostering collaborations to reduce materials extraction and Scope 3 emissions.
Andrew Meador
Andrew is an Educator, Green Chemistry Expert, Professional Scientist and Program Manager. From his expertise, Andrew invites you to come learn how studying the chemistry of living things can (and already is) revolutionizing the chemical industry!
How the Confluence Works
An overview of what to expect
1. Like-minded Meetups
2. Learning Resources
3. The Biomimicry Confluence Event
Testimonials
Kind words from previous Confluence attendees
The Confluence Platform
Enrich your biomimicry journey. Connect via community chat, share and download resources
and return to re-watch recorded talks! All from the comfort of one platform.
The Biomimicry Global Network
45 exceptional biomimicry networks. More than 1176 passionate participants, across 36 countries... and counting!
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