Algal Biomass Events
2009 Algae Biomass Summit
The Algal Biomass Organization is now accepting registrations for its 3rd Annual Algae Biomass Summit. The event will take place October 7-9, 2009 at the Marriot San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego, California. Key note speaker, Dr. Craig Venter, of Synthetic Genomics and the J. Craig Venter Institute will open the Summit on Wednesday, October 7th. The Algal Biomass Organization is currently accepting papers and presentation abstracts for remaining speaking roles and a poster session; through July 5, 2009.
Call for Abstracts - 2009 Algae Biomass Summit
The ABO is seeking individuals for speaking roles and a poster session at the 2009 Algae Biomass Summit. Individuals from companies, public and private institutions, academic research laboratories working in this area who would contribute novel and up-to-date information on all topics of algal biofuels and biomass production, including liquid transportation fuels, biofuels for electrical generation, higher value products, harvesting and processing, algal biotechnology and genetic research; engineering cost studies and life-cycle analyses, venture finance and outlook for structuring both pilot and industrial-scale algal production and processing projects.
To be considered, please complete and submit the Abstract Submittal Form along with a 300 word abstract and short biography by July 5, 2009.
To submit an abstract please choose one of the following:
Email abstract to: abstracts@algalbiomass.org
Mail abstract to: Algal Biomass Organization, P.O. Box 369, Preston, MN 55965
Or fax abstract to: 507.765.4550
For questions or for more information, please contact: abstracts@algalbiomass.org
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