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Algae Biofuels World Summit 2009

Algae Biofuels World Summit will be held in San Francisco, California on March 23-25, 2009

The Algae Biofuels World Summit will be a major event where the nascent algae biofuels community will come together to discuss how to build a new international industry.

Power plant operators/industrial carbon generators, aquaculturists, algae technology developers, equipment suppliers, project developers, biofuels refiners, financiers, oil companies/fuel distributors and aircraft/engine manufacturers will be on hand to share their perspectives on what is needed to form an efficient and effective value chain.

Algae World, Rotterdam, Netherlands, April 2009

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:

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