National Algae Association

Thursday - July 17, 2008

8:00am - 5:00pm
Training & Development Conference Ctr

1. Introduction
   1. Framing the Problem as an Opportunity
      1. RFS goals can not be met with soy and corn alone
      2. There is not enough corn and soy in the US to meet RFS goals
      3. Current feedstocks soy, palm, canola, etc are in short supply and are too expensive for biodiesel producers
      4. The biofuels industry is at a critical point where alternatives such as algae are needed
   2. The Opportunity: Algae
      1. Algae can meet the needs of the RFS goals by providing higher yield, year round, multiple products such as biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, etc
      2. Algae meets sustainability criteria
      3. Algae is a non-food feedstock
      4. Algae does not challenge the rainforest
      5. Algae is not subject to volatility in the food commodities markets compared to soy, corn
   3. The Challenge: Commercializing Algae
      1. R&D is needed in laboratories to identify the right species of algae for production, including species with high oil content, and tolerance to variances in light, temperature, environments
      2. Problem: There is a disconnect between R&D labs, photobioreactor manufacturers and biofuels producers
      3. Opportunity: the NAA wants to connect R&D labs, photobioreactor producers and biofuels producers to collaborate and accelerate the innovation and maturation of the market sooner than later
      4. The NAA is committed to this endeavor
2. Researchers - Presentations - 1.5 hrs.
   
   • Algae specimens with highest oil content
   • Lighting
   • Water
   • Co2
   • Nutrients
   • Collaboration with other researchers and algae developers
   
   
3. Business Roundtable - Discussion "The Need For Us To Work Together" - 2.0 hrs.
   
   • Feedstock specimens
   •  Operations - Raceway Ponds, (PBR) Closed Loop Systems
   •  Ponds Vs Closed Loop
   •  Materials for construction
   •  Sizing
   •  Temperature Control
   •  Flow Control
   •  Gas introduction
   •  Nutrients
   •  Pumps
   •  Sunlight Filtering
   •  Oxygen control
   •  Process management
   •  De-watering
   •  Oil recovery
   •  Storage concerns
   •  Shipping approaches
   
   
4. New Business Development Opportunities - Algae Oil, Algae Cake
   
   
5. Equipment Options
   
   • De-watering Equipment
   •  Centrifuge vs Screening
   •  Flocculation systems
   •  Process control systems
   •  Sizing
   •  Operational Training
   
   
6. Financing alternatives
   
   LUNCH
   
   
7. Solutions - From researcher, operations, equipment, financing groups
   
   
8. Algae Production Presentations 2.0 hrs
   
   
9. Business Networking
   
   COCKTAILS
   
   

   Friday - July 18, 2008

   9am - 12:00pm
   Woodlands Conference Ctr

   
   
   
10. Breakfast and Networking Session
    
    
    

    CONFERENCE CENTER

    When:	July 17, 2008
    Time:	8:00am - 5:00pm
    Where:	Training & Development Conference Ctr 5000 Research Forest Dr., 1st floor The Woodlands, Texas 77381
    When:	July 18, 2008
    Time:	9:00am - 12:00pm
    Where:	Woodlands Conference Ctr 2301 N. Millbend Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380
    Cost:	$50 admission per person for NAA Members
    	$100 admission per person for NON Members

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