Algae Production and Networking Workshop
January 30, 2012
8:00 - 5:00
University of Southern California (University Park Campus)
Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC)
The Forum, Room 450
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0041
*Includes tour of OriginOil facility after workshop
Algae biofuel has the potential to meet the world's growing energy demand. Due to its high productivity, algae represents a sustainable pathway for helping to reduce capital and operating costs of biofuel production, due to its high productivity, sequestration of CO2, and broad product portfolio. Moreover, algae have the potential to yield greater volumes of biofuel than other biofuel sources. Algal biomass has been recognized as a promising alternative source of raw material for continuous renewable biofuel production. And algae can be produced in the US, stimulating manufacturing and jobs in America, where they are desperately needed.
NAA's events all center on the same common theme: moving algae production out of the research lab and into commercial-scale production. The Los Angeles Workshop on Jan. 30th is no different. In addition to the NAA update and a tour of the OriginOil facility, Emerging Markets Online will discuss the algae portfolio and partnership strategies,
MerckMillipore will present "Going from Research into Production", Fluid Imaging Technologies will present "Algal Production Monitoring of Viability and Predators using Imaging Flow Cytometery", Mike Ripka of Whitman Algae Farms/Crane Technologies will present a novel process combining photo synthetic and dark reaction to maximize biomass and oil production, and CBO Financial will discuss "Financing Growing, Harvesting & Extraction Facilities” that will include discussions of USDA guarantee programs, New Markets Tax Credits, DOE programs and other useful tools for successfully financing projects, along with the financing process and the need for independent feasibility studies & business plans to qualify for USDA guarantees.
Learn about:
•
How to start commercial algae farms
How to start commercial algae farms•Development and testing techniques for commercial-scale algae production
Development and testing techniques for commercial-scale algae production•Biocrude and biomass co-products
Biocrude and biomass co-products •Lifecycle analysis
Lifecycle analysis •Comparison of commercial-scale technologies
Comparison of commercial-scale technologies•Design, development and testing of growing, harvesting, extraction and fermentation techniques
Design, development and testing of growing, harvesting, extraction and fermentation techniques•Nutrients and CO2 levels
Nutrients and CO2 levels•Logistics
Logistics•Economic and Market analysis
Economic and Market analysisFinal agenda to be announced
Join the NAA in downtown Los Angeles on January 30, 2012 to discuss algae production and deployment strategies, lessons learned, business practices, progress made and partnerships created.
To pay by check, please mail registration form (click here) and check payable to National Algae Association.
To pay by credit card, make your selection below and click on Pay Now
Directions:
Campus Map: http://visit.usc.edu/uploads/upc_map_2010.pdf
University of Southern California (University Park Campus)
Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) -- (D5 on campus map)
Parking:
Parking is $8.00 for the day. The closet parking structure in Parking Structure X. Enter campus at Gate 3 on Figueroa Street and McCarthy Way. (G5 on campus map)
Upon leaving PSX, walk west on Hellman Way until you get to Trousdale Parkway. Walk north on Trousdale Parkway until you get to Downey Way. Walk west on Downy Way and the TCC building will be on your right. Go inside and walk up the large open air staircase to the 4th floor, and the Forum will be on your right.
Map to OriginOil
For additional information, please contact:
National Algae Association
4747 Research Forest Dr., Suite 180
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
936.321.1125
President Obama recently said, "Each of us has a part to play in a new future that will benefit all of us. As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of jobs -- but only if we accelerate that transition. Only if we seize the moment. And only if we rally together and act as one nation -- workers and entrepreneurs; scientists and citizens; the public and private sectors."
Why Attend an NAA Event?
Comments from previous events include
"I've been going to conferences
for over 30 years - you have taken
collaboration to new heights!
Keep it up!"
"My experiences at the NAA in business R&D were really helpful in figuring out some of ...the future for algae. Collaboration really helped me and others learn this much more quickly."
"I want to congratulate you once again for arranging a most productive meeting. The venue, the speakers, the networking interactions, and the energy of the day all bear witness to your superior skills."
"All they talk about at other conferences is what needs to be done - NAA isn't just talking about it - it's getting it done!"
"I always come to NAA events because there are always results"
"Other events discuss research and what's happening in Washington - your events always showcase the progress we're making towards creating this new algae production industry."
"I wanted to say it was another great event and thank you for making them available and affordable!"
"As I left the meeting, I was totally awashed in good feelings about the Meeting and the work NAA has done in this industry....The speakers, their order, the venue, the attendees all meshed well. Your comments help make for an informative and smooth day. You are doing a great job, and I thank you."
"I wish to thank you on well organized and very nice meeting that met my expectations and helped us to better understand the development of algae technology."
