International participants at Algae World 2009 in Rotterdam shared their reviews & testimonials

June 1, 2009

We would like to say Thank You to the Algae World 2009 speakers, delegates, event partners and supporting organizations; your support is behind Algae World 2009’s resounding success!

Algae World 2009 convened on 27-28 April 2009 in Rotterdam. Conference delegates & panelists came together to discuss and exchange ideas on moving beyond and overcoming technical, organizational and financial challenges, as well as triumphing over the uncertain years ahead.

The Financier Panel’s review of the Impact of tighter credit markets on cleantech private equity investment, Financing models and Investors/Lenders Risk Appetite was the most closely watched presentation at the conference. The timely panel discussion addressed current uncertainties, pinpointed investor expectations and offered practical advice building a commercially sustainable algae business model.

Top Algae researchers Prof. Dr. Rene Wijffels, Head Bioprocess Engineering at Wageningen University & Research Centre and Prof. Mario R. Tredici, Agrarian Biotechnology Department, University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze) shared the latest R&D in Algal production and yields enhancement, providing a sneak preview into the future of the industry.

Other industry leading Algae companies also shared their insights on opportunities and challenges of algae production, giving participants invaluable insights on economics and technologies of various production and conversion systems, managing an efficient value chain, algae market potential and applications, technological innovations, techniques of algal oil extractions and other essential issues that will catapult algae into the next level of commercialisation. 

In short, Algae World 2009 was a fast-paced, informative, inspiring, insightful, interactive and truly rewarding experience for all who participated.

At least, that is what the over 120 top Algae executives who attended Algae World 2009 are telling us!

A representative from EBRU shared that Algae World 2009 was “a great ‘point-of-reference’ from which to gauge/progress and innovation within the area of Algae field.”

 Other testimonials:

“Provided a good range of opportunities and challenges across the range of algae” Blubayou Management Ltd

“An informative, question raising forum” Bord na Mona Plc

“An excellent overview of the issues relating to entering into the algae industry” New Horizon Capital

“More understanding about Algae industry” Energy Research and Development Institute

“The speakers are excellent” National Feedlot Corporation

“Up to date information with technology & understanding” IDDS

With many opportunities for networking, an excellent panel of Algae industry experts, and a Bonus Site Visit to Ingrepro BV’s algae facility in Borculo, Algae World 2009 was a truly memorable experience for all involved!

As the Renewable East’s representative summed up, “Algae World 2009 was a first class networking event, with highly relevant insight from leading experts in the field.”

Do you want to be a part of the AlgaeWorld 2009 experience? Then make sure you mark your calendars for the Asian leg of the conference, which will convene on 29-30 September 2009. Contact us at injleep@cmtsp.com.sg for more information on 2nd Algae World Asia 2009!

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