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ABO Gives International Algae a Boost

Algae-derived fuels and products can be made almost anywhere, which means they can address energy and sustainability challenges around the globe. One of the many nations outside the United States that is taking notice is Japan. Beginning today in the Tokyo the Algae Industry Incubation Consortium, Japan (AIIC) will be holding a two day conference of international algae industry experts to discuss how algae can play a role in Japan’s energy strategy.

ABO was able to assist AIIC in gathering many of the global experts that will be attending, including several ABO member companies and board members. Intense cooperation in the United States between entrepreneurs, researchers and policy makers has helped move the algae industry toward commercial production, and international cooperation can only accelerate the industry’s development further.

Today’s press release has more details on ABO’s involvement with AIIC as well as comment from both organizations.

And if you’d like to check in with other international developments in the algae industry be sure to check out the International Developments in Algae panel at the Algae Biomass Summit in Orlando, Florida later this month!

Arizona’s Summer of Algae 2013

As August comes to a close the Summer of Algae continues at ABO member Heliae, where Fred Tennant, the company’s VP of Business Development, presented Representative Matt Salmon (R-AZ) with a certificate of appreciation for his work advancing the algae industry.

Rep. Salmon represents the Arizona district where Heliae will soon be operating and expanding its first commercial facility.

Heliae is developing cutting-edge algae technology that will initially be used in the production of nutraceutical and personal care products. A recent interview of Heliae’s Director of Corporate Development Nick Donowitz at Nutraingredients-usa.com provides a summary of how Heliae’s technology is poised to make an impact.

See the Sights at the Algae Biomass Summit

There are more reasons than ever to sign up for the Algae Biomass Summit this Fall in Orlando.

This year we are offering two conference tours for attendees. One will provide some first-hand experience with the technologies and products we are all spending so much of our time developing. Another will be a great chance to meet your fellow attendees while taking in the local attractions.

On Thursday, October 3rd you will have an opportunity to see one of the world’s most advanced algae companies, Algenol Biofuels, located in Fort Meyers, Florida. Algenol’s 70,000 square feet of world-class molecular biology, culture collection, physiology, aquaculture, analytical chemistry and engineering laboratories will be featured, along with the company’s Process Development Unit (PDU), which consists of aquaculture laboratory, inoculation greenhouses and 3 acres of outdoor controlled testing area for initial deployment and optimization activities.

This will be your chance to see first-hand some of the significant commercialization strides within the algae industry.

The Summit tours aren’t just about algae advances, however. Our pre-conference tour on Monday, September 30th, offers fun and inspiring venues to get to know your fellow attendees. We will begin at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to view the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and have the opportunity to participate in the Shuttle Launch Experience. At lunch, we will be welcomed by the Daytona International Speedway for walk-through tours of the drivers’ meeting room, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage areas, Gatorade Victory Lane and a lap around the super speedway.

You can click here to register for these tours. Seats are limited so you will want to act quickly.

Of course, between these tours will be our comprehensive Summit agenda, which includes speakers and presentations from the entire algae value chain. It is going to be an exciting week in Orlando!

Final Day to Receive a $200 Discount for the Algae Biomass Summit

Today is the last day for early-bird registrations to the world’s largest algae conference. The Algae Biomass Summit will be held September 30^th-October 3^rd in Orlando, Florida.

Sign up today for the chance to meet the industry’s leaders, top research scientists and for some of the conference’s exciting tours of regional algae companies and attractions.

Click here for registration rates.

This year’s Summit will include updates on the latest commercialization efforts and scientific advances. Click here for the latest agenda.

The Summit’s exhibition hall is also a valuable and popular meeting place for algae professionals attending the event. Last year marked the third consecutive year the hall sold out. There are still a few spots available for those interested in exhibiting in Orlando. More information is available on the Summit’s exhibit registration page.

Hurry and get your registration. And remember, Algae Biomass Members get an even better discount!

The Range in Algae Expertise

Algae biofuels get a lot of attention for the sheer impact they could have on our energy economy. A renewable supply of domestic fuels would deliver enormous environmental and economic advantages. But algae companies are finding that the road to fuel production also presents the opportunity to market algae-derived feed, food and nutraceutical products. In many cases these markets can be tapped well before commercial fuel production is viable.

Today at Nutraingredients-usa.com Hank Schultz looks at the different kinds of expertise required for fuel and nutraceutical markets in the algae industry. He interviews Greg Sower, a toxicologist for Environ International on what hurdles companies face as they look to tap into various markets, and how the variability of this relatively new industry is playing out.

It’s an informative read, whether you are a new algae entrepreneur or established industry leader.

Greg Sower is also a featured speaker at the upcoming Algae Biomass Summit in Orlando, Florida September 30-October 3. Early bird registration expires Monday, August 19. Hurry and register for the largest algae conference in the world!