Are algae players geared for new levels of complexities?

Algae business is an ongoing transition. Complexities of cultivation, scale up and processing increase while innovations in conversion technologies have yet to materialize. Rapid shake outs favour only those players with improved strategies and scalable technologies. On the research front, diverse challenges have been thrown up.

This has led to new strategies addressing complex issues of sustainable and competitive large scale production of micro and macro algae. Still, algal strain development to improve quality and yield pose stiff challenges. What has been the response to these developments?

To produce novel products, genetic engineering of microalgae, as well as catalytic and membrane technologies are being leveraged by companies to be front leaders. How is the industry planning to ensure competitive scale-up? Are competences available?

The need to produce drop-in fuels from microalgae and blue green algae is a high priority and those players with scalable technologies hold the key. Despite the investments and well placed business models, why are some algae companies attracting capital and scaling up their enterprises while others continue to perish? What are the key factors to success in commercializing algae?

A diversified portfolio of fuels, chemicals and biopolymers are as key as other areas such as pigments, omega 3s, health products, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, which has spurred research in new cultivation, harvesting, extraction and purification technologies. With so many commercial possibilities available with algae, how are industry players planning to balance their market strategy?

These and other complex issues will be addressed at CMT's 4th Algae World Europe as key industry players gather and share their views and expertise on:

• Key Factors to Success in Commercialization of Algae
• Genetic Engineering of Microalgae for Novel Products and Increased Productivity
• Pioneering Technology for Large Scale Algae Biomass Production
• CO2 Sequestration from Power Plants Using Microalgae
• Latest Developments in Cultivation, Extraction and Purification of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• New Catalytic Approaches to Produce Higher Grade Fuels from Algae
• Potential of Aviation Biofuel from Algae
• Suitable Algae Strains for Biofuels and Co-Products
• Microalgae Biorefinery and Co-Products
• Waste Water Treatment and CO2 Capture Projects using Microalgae

Mark your calendar in May to attend this important event!

You Will Network with

• Algae Technology Developers
• Cleantech Entrepreneurs
• Research Institutes
• Aquaculturists
• Financiers and Investors
• Heavy Industries including Mining Companies, Power Plant Operators, Cement Plant Operators
• Biofuels Network, Animal Feed Companies, Nutraceuticals/ Pharmaceutical Cos, Fertilizer suppliers, Aircraft/Engine Manufacturers
• Technology suppliers for Downstream processing
• Water Treatment & Waste Water Professionals

"Impressive assembly of the top players in the industry" - Aqualia Gestión Integral del Agua S.A.

"Very good information" - PTT Public Company Thailand

"Very interesting congress, high quality presentations and good focus" - AlgaeStream

"An opportunity to exchange experiences" - ENI

"Fantastic opportunities for networking and encouragement from Long term pioneers and visionaries in this rapidly growing field" - Spicer Biotech