2nd Algae World Europe
Algae Sector’s top producers, researchers and investors, are coming to 2nd Algae World Europe.
WHY 2nd Algae World Europe?
Algae investments are on the rise, spanning traditional and upcoming applications for Algae, including Biofuels, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, Feed, Coatings, Bio-plastics, Fertilizers & more. With so much going on, there is a pressing need to adopt the latest in extracting, refining, processing and marketing of Algae products to stay competitive. This is where 2nd Algae World Europe steps in.
WHAT is 2nd Algae World Europe?
2nd Algae World Europe is a dedicated Algae industry conference focusing on the entire algae value chain and its commercial viability. The conference takes a holistic approach and offers a broad view of algae industry’s diversity and products, and provides a deeper understanding of the Biology, Engineering, Marketing and Financial aspects of algae commercialization.
WHEN & WHERE?
This timely 2-day Algae focused conference will meet on 22-23 April 2010 in Brussels.
HOW does 2nd Algae World work?
Over 20 focus sessions & panel discussions at the 2nd Algae World Europe will follow a unique modular approach to provide insights on the 4 key pillars of algae commercialization.
Key Pillar 1 offers insights on System Optimization for Large-Scale Algae Production.
Key Pillar 1, one of the most important modules at the 2nd Algae World Europe Conference, is where the industry’s top growers and scientists will share their own experiences and innovations in improving large-scale algae production systems.
Hear from:
- CYANOTECH CORPORATION’s Chief Science Officer & Executive Vice President Dr. Gerald Cysewski will share on the topic, “Commercial Production of Spirulina”, highlighting general cultivation parameters, culture media recycle, harvesting, drying, electricity co-generation, CO2 recovery and production economics.
- ALPLA BIOTECH’s GM Olivier Lépine’s session, “Industrial Production of Microalgae: Not a Photobioreactor Needed but Engineering!” cuts to the heart of the production systems optimization, and will touch on the process integration needed to decrease production costs and producing the right products to bring extra value to project economics. He will also discuss recycling industrial effluents for Algae production, and offer his perspective on Algae production at a large scale, as well as bio refining of micro-algae biomass.
- SEAMBIOTIC LTD’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Ami Ben Amotz will speak on the topic, “The State-of-The-Art of Marine Microalgae Production from Bio-Fuel to High Value Products, Health Food and Cosmetics with the Option of Using Electric Power Plant Wastes”. This important session will focus on the cultivation of Dunaliella and Nannochloropsis for Feed, Food, Nutraceuticals and Cosmetics. Dr. Ben Amotz will also share details on Seambiotic’s large scale Marine Unicellular algae cultivation project for biofuels and high value projects, which utilized wastes of a power plant.
- SBAE INDUSTRIES NV/SA’s CEO Mark Van Aken will discuss “Lessons Learnt in Scaling Up Algae Production”, highlighting some of the key challenges that algae producers need to contend with.
- PROVIRON’s Managing Director Mark Michiels’ session will cover “Mass Cultivation of Algae in a Closed Photo Bioreactor: A Dream or Reality?”. Mr. Michiels will provide details on some of the obstacles faced by the current systems, and premiere PROVIRON’s “ProviApt” solution and Roll Out plan at the conference.
- CULTURING SOLUTIONS INC’s CEO Dean Tsoupeis, will overview the “Production tools available for Mass Cultivation of Monoculture Micro-Algae”, and highlight the related markets for these technologies and products.
Key Pillar 2 showcases solutions to Improve Algae Productivity & Algae Processing Efficiency.
The 2nd Pillar at 2nd Algae World Europe will focus on the latest research and solutions being developed to improve Algal productivity and processing efficiency, and will span biotechnology, gene modification, and mechanical solutions.
Hear from:
- ECO-SOLUTION’s Strategy & Innovation Manager, Dr. Bernard Kudla on “New Biotechnology to Improve Productivity.” Dr. Kudla will discuss Eco-Solutions’ unique technology platform (O.N.E.), which aids in the selection and development of new microorganisms to meet a range of specific requirements. The process, which involves no manipulation of the genome, will boost Algal productivity in producing ‘molecules of interest’ in the fields of nutrition and health as well as significantly up the productivity of microalgae involved in the production of third generation biofuels.
- SIGMA CONSULT BVBA’s Managing Partner, Mr. Doug Frater on the “Economic Benefits Realized From Transgenic Control of Microalgae”. Mr. Frater is also President & CEO of Global Green Solutions, which has outlined a 2-stage R&D Program to develop Algae BioEnergy while their Biomass power plant goes on-stream.
- GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR PROCESS GMBH’s Project Manager – GEA Mechanical Equipment, Mr. Alexander Piek will discuss, “Optimizing Harvesting & Processing of Algae”. Separators and decanters from GEA Westfalia Separator are used for concentrating, extracting and washing algae, and according to GEA, the harvesting and processing equipment depend not only on the capacities to be handled, but on other factors including viscosity, proportion of solids, pH-value in the fermentation broth and the cell structure of the Alga in question.
Key Pillar 3 highlights latest in Development of High Value Co-Products.
The 3rd Pillar of the 2nd Algae World Europe conference looks at the latest innovations propelling the development of high-value algae co-products including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and even bio-coatings.
Hear from:
- ALGENICS’ CEO Mr. Morgan Cabigliera, on “Genetic Engineering of Microalgae to Fulfil the Bio production Requirements of Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic & Nutraceuticals Sectors.” ALGENICS SAS focuses on novel uses of eukaryotic microalgae as recombinant protein production system and oral drug delivery system, tapping on their expertise in genetic engineering of microalgae to fulfil the bio production requirements of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutraceutical industrials.
- INGREPRO B.V. / INGREPRO MICRO INGREDIENTS’ Managing Director Mr. Carel Callenbach on “Coatings and Other High Value Applications from Algae”. Ingrepro, a biotech company specializing in industrial large-scale algae production collaborated with Azko Nobel, Essent and Wageningen University and Research Centre in 2008 to develop sustainable basic materials from algae for use in paints and as a biofuel. Mr. Callenbach will share an update on the project at the conference.
- BENEMANN ASSOCIATES’ founder Dr. John R. Benemann, on the “Use of Algae in Aquaculture Feed”. Dr. Benemann has worked in the area of micro-algae mass cultivation for over 30 years and founded and co-founded many companies including SeaAg, Inc., a Florida clam aquaculture company that mass cultured microalgae for raising seed clams. He will offer insights on the nutritional profile of algae, the effect of animals after consumption, production technology, the ideal algal strain, the EU/Global Market outlook and Regulatory Requirements.
Key Pillar 4 confronts the Promise & Reality of Algal Biofuels.
The Final Pillar at the 2nd Algae World Europe provides a detailed examination into Algal Biofuels, offering perspectives on project finance, regulations, biodiesel production, cost efficiencies, CO2 capture and more. This essential module will provide an excellent point of reference to gauge progress and innovations in the next steps towards the commercialization of Algal Biofuels.
Hear from:
- CAPRICORN VENTURE PARTNERS’ Managing Partner Dr. Jos B Peeters will share strategies to “Obtain Finance and Investment for an Algae Biofuels Project” touching on financing options and Investment criteria. Mr. Peeters will also discuss risk management options for Algae project developers.
- EUROPEAN COMISSION- DG TREN’s Principal Administrator (Biofuel, Polygeneration, Energy Innovation & Technology) Mr. Kyriakos Maniatis will share the regulatory perspective on the question, “Will Algae be the Feedostock of Choice for the European Biofuel Industry?” In his speech, Mr. Maniatis will discuss where Algae stands within the EU Renewable Energy Directive, and Specific Standards to be endorsed at the EU level. He will also provide perspectives on the EU’s carbon policies.
- BDI – BIODIESEL INTERNATIONAL AG’s Head of R&D Biotech, Dr. Heike Frühwirth will share insights on “Biodiesel Production from Algae Biomass- A Future Scenario”. Get the biorefiner’s perspective on Algal Biofuels, as Dr. Frühwirth discusses Algae Cultivation efficiencies and costs, as well as Bio Diesel processes and specifications.
- SOLIX BIOFUELS INC’s Chief Technology Strategist Dr. Bryan Willson will share on, “Low Cost Photobioreactor-Based Production of Biofuels from Microalgae”. Dr. Willson will be speaking on Solix’s efforts in developing a low cost PBR, touching on the driving biological factors, design rationale, modeling results, and projected product costs. To date, Solix has developed 3 generations of PBRs, each with a successfully higher productivity, lower capital cost, lower operating cost and lower energy utilization.
- KENT BIOENERGY CORPORATION’s Executive Vice President Mr. David Pyrce will discuss the “Commercial Development of an Algae-Based BioEnergy Complex”. Kent BioEnergy developed a new multi-stage microalgae cultivation system, the Controlled Eutrophication Process (CEP). CEP systems physically separate algal harvest components from the algal production and algal concentration zones allowing separate optimization of the algal biomass production process from the algal removal processes.
- FACTOR CO2 ENNOVA’s Mr. Sjors van Iersel, will speak about the, “Opportunities for Co-Production of Algal Products & Bioenergy”, and offer insights on product options drawing from Worldwide Case-Studies. In his speech, Mr. Iersel will discuss the current global algae-based products markets and provide realistic suggestions for the co-production of algal products and bio-energy.
- PRIZE CAPITAL LLC’s Director, Technology Ventures Mr. Matt Peak will introduce their “Algal Fuel Prize”, a competition to spur the development and implementation of algal-based renewable transportation fuels. Prize Capital will provide selected teams with working capital to create prototypes, secure protection for their intellectual property, and potentially other essential needs.
BONUS Site Visit – View SBAE Industries’ Outdoor & Indoor Algae Cultivation Facility.
SBAE INDUSTRIES has invited 2nd Algae World Europe delegates to tour their new indoor and outdoor algae cultivation facility. The visit will commence after the conference ends on 23 April. Seats for the Site Visit are limited and assigned on a first-come-first saved basis, so do sign up early!
Here’s a brief look at the proposed agenda for the day:
14:15 Depart from hotel
15:30 Arrival at SBAE Industries nv/sa
15:35 Tour of the plant
16:30 Depart from plant (en-route stop at the airport)
18:30 Arrive at hotel
Looking to expand your presence in the Algal industry? There is no better place than at 2nd Algae World Europe to do so…
2nd Algae World Europe will offer you an excellent platform to raise your company’s profile and amass valuable industry contacts! Take maximum advantage of the 8 hours of dedicated networking time at the conference to make contact with Algae Producers, Algal Research Institutes, Financiers and Investors, Algal Biofuels Technology Developers, Oil & Chemical Companies, Industrial Carbon Generators, Biofuel refiners, Cosmetics companies, Feed buyers, Wastewater Treatment Operators, Carbon Capture & Recycle companies and many more…
In Short, 2nd Algae World Europe’s well-rounded program will give you Insights, Intelligence, and Valuable Contacts. Don’t take our word for it; hear what past delegates said:
“1st class networking event, with highly relevant insights from leading experts…” Bianca Forte, Renewables East (UK)
“A great point-of-reference to gauge progress and innovations…” Keith Cowan, Rhodes University (South Africa)
“Algae World provided a good range of opportunities and challenges …” Michael Horner, Blu Bayou Mgmt (Canada)
“An excellent overview of the issues relating to entering the algae industry” Tony Dowd, New Horizon Capital (UK)
“Interesting, Productive and Useful event” Frank Zweerts, Originoil European Office (France)
