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ALGAE WORLD ASIA 2009, Bangkok – Thailand

2nd Algae World Asia guarantees objective insights on Commercial Algae Cultivation, Upcoming Applications & Algae Biofuels! Experts & Leading Algae Executives share latest breakthroughs in growing, harvesting & processing Algae.

2nd Algae World Asia is a conference shaped by the market for the market. By shifting the focus to examine the entire Algae value chain, and zoom into multiple high value applications in Algae, the conference will help you understand how you operate in the new economic order and stay profitable.

2^nd Algae World Asia builds on the incredible success of the first two chapters, which saw participation from over 300 participants from 50 countries.

In view of the Algae industry emerging as a multi-billion dollar futuristic industry, 2^nd Algae World Asia will highlight the many shifts and changes in the Algae value chain, and showcase areas where Asia has emerged as industry leader.  The conference will also offer answers on where the Algae Biofuel Industry stands today and what needs to be done for commercial production.

2^nd Algae World Asia is a must attend forum which will give your Algae business the edge to stay ahead in this very competitive environment!

2nd Algae World Asia panellists share insights on Algae Production & Processing Methods, Financing Challenges & Carbon Credits.

2nd Algae World Asia is an excellent venue to seek information and insights on optimising algae production and processing. We have set the agenda to discuss viable business models for mass algae production.

At 2nd Algae World Asia, you will hear from some of the most well known Algae producers and experts, as they share their best practices in production, harvesting, downstream processing, and technical & financial constraints and how to overcome them.

Some key sessions on the agenda include:

MICROALGAE PRODUCTION CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
Presented By: Joe McDonald, Managing Director, Varicon Aqua Solutions Ltd, UK

COMPARISON OF OPEN POND AND CLOSED PHOTOBIOREACTOR

• Productivity
• How to manage contamination
• Design considerations

Presented By: Martin Mohr, Managing Director, Ecoduna, AUSTRIA

You also do not want to miss the eagerly anticipated speech by Prof. Sammy Boussiba one of the world’s leading Algae Researchers and Head of Israel’s Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research since 1995.

Prof. Boussiba’s research interests concern the utilization of microalgae for human health and environmental protection, and he has developed the biotechnology for the production of astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus Green Alga biomass, and the successful expression of BTI toxin genes into nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria for combating tropical diseases.

Prof. Boussiba’s  research has also led to the establishment of commercial Algae enterprises including, Algatechnologies, Ltd. in Arava, Israel which has been successfully producing Astaxanthin and other microalgae-derived products for the nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals industry since 1999. “BioSan”, a start-up company was also founded based on Prof. Boussiba’s research and has successfully commercialized the production of engineered cyanobacteria for biocontrol of pests and diseases.

At 2nd Algae World Asia, Prof Boussiba shares his experiences and views on some of the “CHALLENGES IN UP-SCALING INDUSTRIAL MICROALGAE PRODUCTION”.

2nd Algae World Asia Spotlights Asia’s multi-million dollar algae sector. Panellists from region’s top algae producers!

2nd Algae World Asia we zoom into Asia’s multi billion dollar Algae industry which up until recently, catered primarily to the nutraceutical and functional ingredients industries.

At 2nd Algae World Asia, we present a series of Asia Case Studies, featuring insights from the biggest and most successful Algae production businesses in Asia. Industry leaders you will hear from include:

Dr. Sebastian Thomas, CEO of Parry Nutraceuticals, INDIA on the “CONSIDERATIONS & CHALLENGES OF MANAGING LARGE SCALE ALGAE FARMS”. In his session, Dr. Thomas will touch on:

• Improving photosynthesis efficiency
• Optimum growth requirements
• Managing contaminations
• Harvest Efficiency
• Costs & Economics
• Ensuring product qualities
• Compliance with environmental regulation – Water economy, discharge permits, disposable items

Mrs Jiamjit Boonsom, CEO of Green Diamond Co. Ltd., Thailand on “THAILAND’s EXPERIENCE IN CULTIVATING SPIRULINA AND IT’S OUTLOOK AS A NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT”

2nd Algae World Asia is the only international Algae industry conference that spotlights these and other leading Algae businesses in Asia.

Converting Algae for Success – Explore Algae’s multiple applications and revenue streams in 2nd Algae World Asia.

To explore a range of algal biomass applications which have been successfully commercialised by the world’s leading algae companies, 2nd Algae World Asia has lined up key sessions covering:

THE ALGAL VALUE CHAIN – IDENTIFYING ALTERNATIVE REVENUE STREAMS
Presented By: Paul Collins, Operations Director, Supreme Biotechnologies Ltd.

RECYCLING OF CO2 IN A CEMENT PLANT BY PRODUCING A CARBOHYDRATE FUEL THROUGH CONTROLLING THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC PROCESS OF ALGAL GROWTH
Presented by: Ramesh Suri, Regional Geocycle Project Head, Holcim Services (South Asia) Ltd.

LIPID PRODUCTIVITY & CO2 MITIGATION POTENTIAL OF CHLORELLA ISOLATES FROM HYDROCARBON CONTAMINATED WATER.
Presented by: Dr. Manoj K. Upreti, Senior Research Officer, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd – Research & Development Center

INTEGRATED AQUACULTURE WITH SEAWEED FOR RECOVERING COASTAL ENVIRONMENT & PRODUCTION OF CO-PRODUCTS FEED & BIO-ENERGY
Presented by: Prof.Dr. Anong Chirapart, Department of Fishery Biology
Kasetsart University

2nd Algae World Asia will provide you with those critical insights on the various Algae applications, essential information if you’ve strategized to diversify your Algae business model.

Objective Overview & Update on Status of Commercial Algal Biofuels Production shared in “Algal Bioenergy Roundtable” session at 2nd AlgaeWorld Asia.

With Commercial Algal Biofuels production projected to be anywhere between 10-15 years away, the pressure intensifies on the Algal Biofuels industry to stay relevant and continue their research and efforts.

2nd Algae World Asia also features specific sessions that explore the different pathways to Algal Biofuels production. On the agenda:

GROWING, HARVESTING, DEWATERING & EXTRACTION: GETTING THE WHOLE PROCESS RIGHT

• For efficient and cost effective production of algal biofuels, the whole process must be optimised and all steps are interrelated
• The nature of the algae species dictates the harvesting and dewatering process which can be used
• As the water must be recycled the harvesting options are limited
• The oil extraction process will affect the degree of dewatering required

Prof. Michael A. Borowitzka, Algae R&D Center, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Murdoch University, Australia

BOTRYOCOCCUS’S POTENTIAL FOR BIOFUEL PRODUCTION
Dr. Iwane Suzuki, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan

FEASIBILITY AND TECHNOLOGY OF ALGAL BIODIESEL PRODUCTION USING CO2 FROM FLUE GAS
Dr. Minsheng Liu, Director, Bioenergy Institute – ENN Science & Technology Development Co. Ltd., ENN Group

WASTE-WATER BASED ALGAE-ENERGY-SYSTEM
Prof. A. Keith Cowan, Director, Institute for Environmental Biotechnology, Rhodes University, South Africa

ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF OIL EXTRACTION AND PURIFICATION FROM ALGAE BIOMASS
Kevin Drumm, Business Development Director, SRS, Separation Technologies Group, US

OPTIMUM PROCESSING OF ALGAE TO GET BIOCRUDE

BIOREFINERY APPROACH FOR ALGAL BIOFUELS AND HIGH VALUE CO-PRODUCTS
Assoc Prof Rob Thomas, Chief Sustainable Systems, Algal Fuels Consortium, Australia

To round off the Algae Biofuels focus at 2nd Algae World Asia, we have put together a roundtable discussion that will provide an objective overview of where the industry stands today, and what needs to be achieved for commercialisation.

The roundtable discussion, entitled, “ALGAL BIOFUELS – ROAD TO FULL-SCALE COMMERCIAL OPERATION” will touch on:

• How to achieve target production costs?
• Transitioning from pilot test to commercial production – How to avoid the “Valley of Death”
• What business models will give appropriate returns?
• Project development risks and challenges
• Vertical Integration or Geographical Expansion?
• Technology Licensing or International Partnerships?
• Forming strategic partnership in the value chain

Roundtable Discussion Panellists include:

• Joe McDonald- Varicon Aqua Solutions Ltd
• Prof. Avigad Vonshak- Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research
• Prof. A. Keith Cowan – Rhodes University
• Paul Collins- Supreme Biotechnologies Ltd

Algae Biofuels remain the most ‘high profile’ algae application in the algae business today, and 2nd Algae World Asia addresses the hype to examine key opportunities and challenges with our Algae Biofuels focus.

Algae’s Leading Researchers Share Latest Breakthroughs & Exciting Innovations in “R&D Roundtable” at 2nd Algae World Asia.

At 2nd AlgaeWorld Asia, hear from the world’s leading researchers on their R&D breakthroughs in Algae Cultivation, Processing and Algal oil extraction in our roundtable on technological advancement.

The “R&D Roundtable” is made up several presentations, followed by a highly interactive discussion, and Q&A. Focus sessions include:

PRODUCTION OF MICROALGAE BIOMASS USING MULTIPLE LEVEL RACEWAY
Tian Kian Wee, Researcher Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, MY

IMPROVING PHOTOSYNTHETIC EFFICIENCY

OPTIMIZATION OF DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING (HARVESTING, DEWATERING, DRYING)

Panelists at this critical round-table discussion will also address your questions on how to integrate their findings into your Algae Business, valuable inputs to realign your algae business for long-term success.

Algae World 2009 is the only place where you can get updates on the latest R&D and realign your algae business for long-term success.

Visit GD-1 Spirulina Farm in Chiang Mai, THAILAND. Owner Prof Jiamjit Boonsom & her team share insights on running a commercially viable Algae business!

As 2nd Algae World Asia delegates, you will be given a rare opportunity to visit Green Diamond-1’s (GD-1) world famous Boonsom Spirulina Farm in Chiang Mai’s Mae Wang Province, started in 1996 by 2nd Algae World Asia panellist Prof. Jiamjit Boonsom.

During the site visit, you will view GD-1’s Spirulina Production facilities, learn more about their production value chain and relax in the beautiful views of the Doi Inthanon mountain range.

NOTE:  The site visit is scheduled for 1 October 2009 and delegates are required to make own travel arrangement to go to Chiang Mai. The proposed on-land itinerary will be as follow  (More details to be released soon):

12.00 Pick-up from Royal Princess Chiangmai Hotel (112 Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai 50100)

13.00 Arrive at Boonsom Spirulina Farm followed by Lunch

14.00 Tour of Boonsom Spirulina Farm

15.00 Q&A with Prof. Jiamjit and her team

15.30 End of Site Visit

15.35 Depart for Royal Princess Chiangmai Hotel & ChiangMai Airport

Don’t miss out the golden opportunity to see up-close the running of an established Algae production facilities.

Only limited seats are available at the 2nd Algae World Asia site visit, which is open to conference delegates ONLY. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

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Meet Potential Partners, Amass Valuable Contacts & Increase Company Profile at 2nd Algae World Asia.

2nd Algae World Asia serves as an important arena for business networking within the key players in the Algae Biomass industry.

The caliber of presenters and attendees from across the industry will create ample opportunities for forming productive connections, and even lay the groundwork for potential future contracts, joint ventures and investment.

Meet CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors and Researchers from a wide-ranging variety of organizations including:-

• Algae Cultivators
• Algae Technology Developers
• Cleantech Entrepreneurs
• Algae Biotech Research Institutes
  • Financiers and Investors
  • Industrial Carbon Generators – Mining Companies, Power Plant Operators, Cement Plant Operators, Oil Refineries
  • End-users – Biofuel Producers, Animal & Aqua Feed Companies, Agriculture & Farming, Fertilizer Manufacturers, Pharmaceutical Companies, Food, Health and Nutraceutical Companies, Cosmetic Companies, Biopolymers & Bioplastics Manufacturers, Sewage & Water Treatment Companies
  • Equipment Suppliers – Centrifuge Manufacturers, Oil Extraction Machineries, Waste Water Processing Equipments, Algae Growing Equipments, Filtration Equipments
  • Civil Engineering Companies

…Plus Many More… !

Take maximum advantage of the information, relationships and contacts that you will develop and nurture at 2nd Algae World Asia!

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ALGAE WORLD, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Algae World 2009 in Rotterdam: Energizing Algae Sector, Offering Much Needed Insights & Pinpointing Long & Short-Term Challenges Ahead.
Algae World 2009 is a communications platform for the algae community to meet, pinpoint and discuss key strategies adopted by successful algae businesses in integrating future and upcoming trends into their business value chains.

In fact, at Algae World 2009, you will hear from the algae sector’s top experts and decision makers as they share their frank insights on overcoming technical, organizational and financial challenges, as well as triumphing over the uncertain years ahead.

Algae World 2009 is a must attend forum dedicated to mapping the entire algae value chain, from cultivation to application, and will give your Algae business the edge to stay ahead in this very competitive environment!

Algae World 2009 expert panellists share on upcoming Opportunities in Algae Project Development

The very exciting sessions at Algae World 2009 will begin with a focus on upcoming opportunities and successful business models shared by the sector’s top project managers and investors.

Hear from Carel Callenbach, MD of Ingrepro, Europe’s leading industrial Algae producer with an in-depth understanding of cultivating algae under extreme (stress) conditions in order to obtain Enriched Algal Biomass (EAB).

Mr. Callenbach will provide valuable insights into developing a viable business model for mass algae production, with an in-depth look at the costs, economics, potential and limitations behind creating a profitable value chain

Algae World 2009 also zooms into the financing outlook for new and upcoming Algae projects, with our Finance and Investment Roundtable chaired by Tony Dowd, MD of New Horizon Capital. Panelist sharing at the roundtable discussion include Mr. Anis Asghar a Partner at Skyline Capital LLP.

The round-table discussion will feature a panel of key Investors & Project Financiers as they share their views on the following key financing issues:

• Impact of tighter credit markets on cleantech private equity investment.
• Financing models.
• Investors/Lenders Risk Appetite and Changing Expectations.

You will also get to hear on the potential for Algae cultivation in Europe and tweaking your Algae Biofuels project to obtain carbon credits

The Algae World 2009’s program line up has just begun, and keeps getting better.

So, have you marked 27-28 April 2009 in your calendars? Why not sign up for Algae World 2009 now and confirm your seat early?

Looking for the Best Algae Production Method? Algae World 2009’s Insights On Algae Physiology, Growth Needs & Design Challenges Will Lend A Hand There.

At Algae World 2009, you will hear from the world’s leading algae scientists, technologists, process engineers and entrepreneurs as they come together to present data, findings and conclusions on the best algae production systems to suit your Algae business needs.

Seize this opportunity to update your own understanding of design considerations and economics of large-scale algae production in open versus hybrid and closed systems, with an in-depth look at cost of production, productivity, managing contamination, oil production and energy costs in our roundtable discussion on production systems.

Hear from the top executives from the most influential Algae companies and research institutes from around the world including:

• Marc Van Aken, CEO at SBAE Industries.
• Prof. Mario R. Tredici, Agrarian Biotechnology Department at University of Florence   (Università degli Studi di Firenze).
• Dr. Amha Belay, Sr. Vice President / Chief Technology Officer Earthrise Nutritionals   LLC.

You also don’t want to miss out on other key topics that will be addressed at Algae World 2009 including Considerations & Challenges of managing a LARGE SCALE Algae Farm presented by Dr. Amha Belay, Sr. Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Earthrise Nutritionals LLC

Earthrise Nutritionals, which began production in 1982, has the world’s largest Spirulina farm located in the USA. Dr. Belay will share on Earthrise’s extensive experience in algae production, and draw parallel lessons learnt for biofuels production.

Converting Algae for Success: Zoom into Upcoming Algae Applications & Zoom into the Latest Conversion Technologies.

At Algae World 2009, top Algae companies and research and development agencies in the world will share their views and findings on the latest conversion technologies and applications.

Hear from Bianca Forte, Senior Bioscientist at Center for Sustainable Engineering, a leading expert in system integrators aimed at producing a range of outputs from microalgae reactors.  Learn more about System Integrators as Ms. Forte shares on their economics and technology at Algae World 2009.

You will also hear from Kelly M. Ogilvie, President of Blue Marble Energy, the Seattle based company generating bio-chemicals and natural gas from wild, nuisance algae from human waste streams finding opportunity in a toxic environmental problem.

Mr. Ogilvie will share perspectives on how Blue Marble has successfully developed a method to harvest Algae from the wild, and their latest research into anaerobic fermentation of Algae for the production of Biogas and Biochemicals.

In 2008, Algae Biofuels were the most high profile application that made international headlines with Air New Zealand’s and Continental’s Biofuel tests.

Origin Oil, nominated as one of the “Hottest 50 Companies in BioEnergy” is one of the most innovative companies currently involved in Algae Biofuels production, and they will be at Algae World 2009 to share their perspectives.

Hear from Dr. Vikram Pattarkine, Chief Technology Officer on “ALGAE FOR FUEL: PROMISES & CHALLENGES” as he touches on specific technology issues and solutions to overcome technology challenges for algae production and commercialization.

You will also zoom into other applications Algae including:

• Algae for Biogas & Biochemical production by Kelly M. Ogilvie, President & CEO of Blue Marble Energy.
• Algae use for waste-water treatment.
• Macro-Algae to Ethanol Conversion by Alex Harel, CEO NoriTech Seaweed Biotechnologies Ltd.
• Algae use for Animal Feed production.

Algae World 2009 will also focus on Algae as a carbon sequestration solution, by sharing on cultivating algae using power plant flue gas. Addressed by a key representative of Biocentric Energy Algae LLC, the session will focus on the entire production value chain giving you a holistic view of where Algae stands as a carbon sequestration option.

Upcoming Best Practices in Algae Projects for Optimal Returns- Zoom into Oil Extraction, Processing & Latest R&D in Algae.

At Algae World 2009, we zoom into the best practices in oil extraction and processing to equip your business with the tools to increase efficiency and optimize returns.

Sharing on the topic is Dr. Janice Paslawski, Project Engineer at POS Pilot Plant Corp. Dr. Paslawski will touch on the following issues:

• Mechanical cell lysis and solvent extraction of oil from unicellular biomass
• Key advantages and disadvantages of oil quality, extraction efficiencies and energy requirements
• Alternative extraction methods
• Shelf life and Storage to Prevent Deterioration of Oil

In addition to the processing and logistics, you will also hear on the latest strategies to increase and enhance Algal yields and innovations and R&D breakthroughs in Algal oil extractionin our roundtable on technological advancement.

Hear insights on:

• Algae Productivity and Photosynthetic Efficiency
• How to achieve target production cost
• Innovations & breakthroughs in algal harvesting, oil extraction & processing

Panelists at this critical round-table discussion include 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)

Algae World 2009 is the only place where you can get all the necessary keys to unlock the potential of your algae business for long-term success.

Come to Algae World 2009 in Rotterdam for a Chance to visit Ingrepro’s Algae Production & Harvesting Facility.

Algae World 2009 maximize your learning experience by offering a valuable opportunity to see a well established Algae Production and Harvesting facility. Ingrepro BV, Europe’s leading industrial algae producer, is rolling out the welcome carpet to Algae World 2009 delegates to share their expertise and experiences!

The site visit will be on 28th April; we leave for the site in Borculo straight after lunch and will be back in Rotterdam by 6.30pm.

Ingrepro’s facility has adopted both photobioreactor and open pond systems for algae production. Don’t miss out the golden opportunity to see up-close the running of an efficient production system. You will also get to see the harvesting and drying process.

Only limited seats are available at the Algae World 2009 site visit, which is open to AlgaeWorld 2009 delegates ONLY. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Algae World 2009—One Stop Location to Meet, Network, Amass Valuable Contacts & Increase Your Company’s Profile.

Algae World 2009 serves as an important arena for business networking within the key players in the Algae Biomass industry.

The caliber of presenters and attendees from across the industry will create ample opportunities for forming productive connections, and even lay the groundwork for potential future contracts, joint ventures and investment.

Meet CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors and Researchers from a wide-ranging variety of organizations including:

…Plus Many More…

Make Algae World 2009 a critical step in your Algae Business strategy! Take maximum advantage of the information, relationships and contacts that you will develop and nurture at this conference.

Your Investment to Attend Algae World 2009 in Rotterdam in the Netherlands:
Conference Fee: EUR1195 per person and EUR995 per person for groups of three (This includes all sessions, luncheons, coffee/tea and all documentation).