Application of polymers from renewable resources - also identified as biopolymers - has a large potential market due to the current emphasis on sustainable technology. For optimal R&D achievements and hence benefits from these market opportunities, it is essential to combine the expertise available in the vast range of different disciplines in biopolymer science and technology. The International Centre of Biopolymer Technology - ICBT - has been created with support from the European Commission to facilitate cooperation and the exchange of scientific knowledge between industries, universities and other research groups. One of the activities to reach these objectives, is the organisation of a conference on Biopolymer Technology.