Conference Program

During this session, we will have a close look at the Alaskan seaweed industry, how and when it all started, what the status is today, and where it is all moving in the last frontier state.

Session 2: Investing in seaweedsDuring this session, seaweed business and investment experts will share their vision on the seaweed industry in the USA and abroad, on needs and expectations, and on what the next steps should be.

Session 3: Panel discussion: Marketing seaweeds and the seaweed industry

If we want to establish a flourishing seaweed industry in the USA in the coming years, which is at the same scale as agriculture, marketing of seaweeds and the seaweed industry will be very important. Our panelists will discuss various aspects of this interesting topic. 

Session 4: Innovations in seaweed biorefinery and applications

There is a lot of innovation ongoing in the processing and application of seaweeds in various areas. During this session, three speakers will present their recent work.

Session 5: Exploring New Frontiers 

The theme of this year’s conference is Exploring New Frontiers. During this session, experts from around the world will present examples of how they explored new frontiers related to seaweeds.

Session 6: Panel discussion: How to accelerate the US seaweed industry?

During this panel discussion, various stakeholders will discuss the status of the US seaweed industry, and the challenges that need to be overcome to accomplish a thriving US seaweed industry.

Session 7: Seaweed industry from a global perspective

During this session, the speakers will give an overview of the global state of play of the seaweed industry. What are the trends? What are the challenges? These and many other questions will be discussed.