Symposia / Workshops are in principle held every year; in the non-congress years, two events are organised. The Council of EBC decides on the subject. Up-to-date know-how of a well-defined subject is collected and discussed.

An EBC Symposium is an event where it is expected that younger scientists/managers/technologists participate. The number of participants shall not exceed 50. All papers presented are published in the series of EBC Monographs.

A Workshop is an event with participation 'by invitation' only. The number of participants is restricted to approx. 20: top-level scientists in the topic of the Workshop.