Event: 5th Algae World

Join the 5th Algae World Asia, November 7-9, 2012, Singapore

Press release:

5th Algae World Asia is devoted to analysing the latest development in algae technology, advancements in research, commercialisation solutions and much more.

For starters, at this conference in Singapore, you'll meet and learn from Assoc Prof. Lee Yuan Kun of Department of Microbiology, National University of Singapore (NUS) as he presents session on "Bottleneck in Outdoors Photosynthetic Productivity: Why is Algal Production Expensive, the Way Forward". You'll also hear Shilpa Ramani, scientist and global project leader, Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd deliver a paper entitled "Enzymatic Technology to Produce Fuel Ethanol, Fine Chemicals, and Protein from Seaweed".

Algae World Asia 2012

Next, given that the industry is marking milestones with the development and commercialisation of algae-derived products, particularly in the Asia Pacific region where the diverse market is growing immensely, we have lined-up these top experts and their sessions on high value added ingredients from algae:

• Commercialisation of Algae Derived EPA rich Omega 3 Oil
  Mr. Matthew Caspari, Founder & Managing Director Australia
  Aurora Algae Pty Ltd.
• Commercial production of Astaxanthin by large scale cultivation of Haematococcus pluvialis - Prospects and Concern
• Cultivation and production process adopted by leading
  producers - both open raceways and closed systems;
  problems faced in both systems
• Research & Developmental work in astaxanthin production,
  processing and its applications
  Dr. Sebastian Thomas, Technical Advisor
  Parry Nutraceuticals
  
  View more details in the Conference Schedule
  
  And if you're seeking an in-depth course on producing High Value Products from Algae, do sign up for the separately bookable "Algae Harvesting & Extraction of Bio-Compounds for Production of High Value Ingredients" workshop led by Dr. Chen Shulin, Professor, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University on 7 November 2012 from 14.00 - 17.30 hrs.
• Register your team now to benefit from the above and much more! In short, this summit is an excellent opportunity to
  
• Receive a broad perspective of Asia's Algae sector
• Learn the views of the Algae experts
• Engage in key business networking sessions