The International Algae Congress 2008 took place in ‘T Westindisch Huis in Amsterdam on 3 & 4 December 2008. Over the two days more than 240 delegates from 24 countries gathered to discuss all aspects of Algae. Looking back at this successful congress the organisers; the European Society for Microalgal Biotechnology (ESMB), DLG e.V. in Germany & APP in the Netherlands are pleased to announce the next edition; International Algae Congress 2009 Performance and potential of photothrophic Aquaculture Microalgae, Cyanobacteria and Microcrops 1 & 2 December 2009, Hotel Hafen, Hamburg, Germany For more information with regards to the programme or registration please visit www.algaecongress.com or contact Tessa de Boer, E: tdeboer@agriprojects.nl, T: +31 (0)30 6981801

Following the success of the International Algae Congress which took place in ‘t West-Indisch Huis Amsterdam, the Netherlands in Decmber 2008, with over 240 delegates, the organisers are pleased to announce the successor of this congress to take place in Hamburg, Germany on 1 and 2 December 2009. Organised jointly by the European Society for Microalgal Biotechnology (ESMB), DLG e.V. in Germany and APP in the Netherlands, the subtitle of this second congress is: Performance and potential of photothropic aquaculture – microalgae, cyanobacteria and microcrops.

The exhibition is divided into the four sections: Trading Market, Processing, Point of Sale, and Logistics with the special topic 'Sustainability' running throughout.