The first plenary sessions that will kick off the 2023 Algae Biomass Summit have been set. This year the main stage programming will include deep dives into the importance of algae and in our everyday lives, the use of algae in sustainable aviation fuel, and application for algae & seaweed in regenerative agriculture, and startup financing.
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Algae and seaweeds are providing solutions for our planet’s most pressing issues
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The Algae Opportunity
ABO is at the forefront of a new generation of algae cultivation technologies that are creating opportunities for sustainable products in dozens of markets, providing jobs in rural areas and addressing a variety of environmental challenges.
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Nominations Open for the 2023 Algae Industry Awards
The Algae Biomass Organization is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Algae Industry Awards.

ABO Members Invited to Join Three New Advisory Committees
ABO members are invited to participate in three new member advisory committees that will help set ABO priorities and policy action in the areas of sustainable aviation fuel, the sustainable and carbon neutral treatment of wastewater, the development of low carbon feed and food, and the use of algae in regenerative agriculture.
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Advanced Research Funding
ABO members have worked with bipartisan Congressional coalitions to secure over $500 million for algae R&D and technology commercialization.
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Networking and Events
ABO brings together a global community, and produces the largest algae conference in the world: the Algae Biomass Summit.
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Education and Standards
ABO is working to develop the algae workforce, designing new technical standards for algae production, and more.
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New Policy
For the first time the New Farm Bill recognizes algae as a crop. The USDA now has new tools to develop algae and related technologies for nutrient management, soil health, carbon recycling and other farm and rural applications.
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