The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, announced the preliminary agenda for the 2019 Algae Biomass Summit, to be held in Florida, USA, from September 16-19.
Commercial algae production is being lauded as a new agricultural phenomenon that can provide sustainable feedstock of proteins and oils for hundreds of new products, absorb millions of tons of carbon dioxide, treat wastewater, and become a driver of economic growth around the world. The Algae Biomass Summit, now in its 13th year, has become the premier conference for the business and scientific community, working to take full advantage of the latest innovations.
Topical themes that will be explored at the largest gathering of algae professionals include:
- Hundreds of new products that algae can create in markets for sustainable protein alternatives, aquaculture and animal feeds, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and skin care, biofuels, fertilizers, clothing, plastics, and much more.
- The critical role algae can play carbon capture, water treatment and other industrial services in need of process and sustainability improvements.
- A new federal inter-agency group setting the agenda for advancing algae technologies and innovations, including millions of dollars in funding to be announced over the next year.
- Scientific advances in algae cultivation, harvesting, strain
- Education and training opportunities for the algae workforce.
The new agenda and early-bird registration information is available here. Early bird pricing expires on July 1 and online registration closes on September 13.
