06/05/14: 8th International Algae Congress to be held in Belgium

Microalgae contain large amounts of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, all of which can be used for different high end applications. Residual products can be sold as biofuels, reducing the cost of production. Biorefinery can ensure that quality products can be isolated and after that sold. Currently, many eyes are the biorefinery process and the developments aimed to obtain financial viable applications. During the 8th International Algae Congress these developments will be discussed. 


Many pilots have started, the 8th IAC14 likes to give an overview of all European initiatives, what is the size and value of the starting "industry"? And finances are needed for upscaling, how to obtain them? What about the regulations and the cultivation rights for the upcoming business? Good advises of experts will be given during the two days in Belgium (Ghent).

The 8^th International Algae Congress in Belgium will also address new developments in algae production and harvesting. Most ongoing projects utilize the classical biotechnology method. The cultivation of algae with CO2 and a food source. What possibilities does the new biotechnology bring to algae cultivation? Are we going to grow algae in the dark in the future in order to reduce costs?

Microalgae contain large amounts of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, all of which can be used for different high end applications. Residual products can be sold as biofuels, reducing the cost of production. Biorefinery can ensure that quality products can be isolated and after that sold. Currently, many eyes are the biorefinery process and the developments aimed to obtain financial viable applications. During the 8th International Algae Congress these developments will be discussed. 



Many pilots have started, the 8th IAC14 likes to give an overview of all European initiatives, what is the size and value of the starting "industry"? And finances are needed for upscaling, how to obtain them? What about the regulations and the cultivation rights for the upcoming business? Good advises of experts will be given during the two days in Belgium (Ghent).

The 8^th International Algae Congress in Belgium will also address new developments in algae production and harvesting. Most ongoing projects utilize the classical biotechnology method. The cultivation of algae with CO2 and a food source. What possibilities does the new biotechnology bring to algae cultivation? Are we going to grow algae in the dark in the future in order to reduce costs?

Announcing the advisory committee members

The 8^th International Algae Congress will be set up and guided by an international advisory committee. 
We are proud to announce this team of experts:

Viktor Chepurnov, Managing Director, Algae R&D Office

Karolien Deprez, Vlaams Algen Platform

Timo Enderle, CEO cofactor & AlgaeObserver

Hans Reith, Projectmanager Algae Biorefinery, Wageningen UR

Birgit Schmidt-Puckhaber, Project manager Aquaculture, DLG e.V.

Trade show - book a table to meet your clients

Over 150 people out of 30 different countries and many different sectors of industry are expected to join(feed, food, oil, agriculture, water, consultancy, investors, process engineering, etc). When you are interested to meet them, book your table top soon or register to attend the congress. More information on the congress will be available at the website: www.algaecongress.com or mail to Paulien.hoftijzer@dlg-benelux.com

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