NOW FULLY BOOKED

Algae UK, BBNet and IBioIC are delighted to host this free, online event on Zoom.

This event will consider both the challenges and opportunities for industry and academia with regards to collaboration in marine biomass. There will be breakout discussions and optional networking areas.

The breakout sessions will focus on three key themes:

a) What marine biomass we have in the UK.

b) What products are possible from this biomass.

c) Regulation and other policy/ infrastructure issues. What are the limiting factors at the moment and what further regulation is coming. How will this affect the industry and what can be done to prepare.

Algae-UK, BBNet and IBioIC will also launch a joint funding call on biorefining marine biomass, to support research in this field.

Programme

13.00  Welcome & Introduction

• Professor Saul Purton, Director, Algae-UK

• Dr Liz Fletcher, Director of Business Engagement & Operations, IBioIC

• Professor Simon McQueen-Mason, Network Director, BBNet

 13.15  Case Study

• Dr Piers Hart, Seafood & Aquaculture Specialist, WWF-UK     

13.30 Introduction to the breakout sessions

• Dr Kirstin Covington, Network Manager, Algae-UK

  • Biomass opportunities and market needs

  • Processing and product delivery                                 

  • Regulatory issues and policy infrastructure

13.40  Breakout Sessions

14.15  Breakout Feedback & Actions

14.35   Pitches & Comfort Break

14.50 Future Vision

• Dr Rebecca Weeks, Aquaculture Innovation Officer, SAIC

• Dr Jesse Dill, Director of Growth, Ginkgo Bioworks Inc

15.10  Funding Call Opens

• Dr Veronica Ongaro, Network Manager, BBNet

• Dr Isabel Vincent, Business Engagement Manager, IBioIC

15.20  Networking Opens

16.00  Networking Close