In less than two months, algae enthusiasts from around the world will gather in Madrid to discuss and exchange information on all things algae. The program is currently being finalized, as over 160 abstracts have been submitted by researchers from 37 different countries, but the 11 sessions give a good impression of the multitude of topics that will be discussed:
- Session 1: Research and industrial applications worldwide: the global experience
- Session 2: Science innovation potential in Europe: work from leading research groups
- Session 3: High value products from microalgae: new trends that will shape this sector
- Session 4: Genetically improved and GMO algae for high value products and commodities
- Session 5: Breakout to commercialization: ‘Algae Cluster’ and other ‘Lighthouse’ projects
- Session 6: Value chains in commercialization: EU biorefinery and added-value products
- Session 7: Progress on harvesting, extraction, water use and wastewater treatment in Europe
- Session 8: Commodities: biofuels, chemicals, animal feed, and greenhouse gas reduction
- Session 9: Macroalgae on- and off-shore: large scale industrial deployments and visions
- Session 10: Novel foods in Europe and worldwide: algal products move into the mainstream
- Session 11: Large-scale commercial production plants in Europe
