INNOAQUA: Algae-based innovation for next combined aquaculture production II

Through its involvement in the EU Horizon Europe INNOAQUA project and in partnership with the Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (Fisheries Development Institute) (IFOP), the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) is pleased to present this event on combined plant and animal aquaculture production technologies and the value added products from algal extracts.

Building from the first webinar that focussed on combined species production systems at pilot or near full scale from Europe and SE Asia, this workshop will focus on algal extracts and their potential food and non-food applications.

It will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A that will discuss concept approaches, pilot successes and upscaling issues. Its principal objective is to share experience with experts on species, approaches and target end-products – paving the way for future cooperation and partnership.

Online TEAMS event, Friday, September 11th 2026, 15.00 to 18.00 (CET)

Registration for this event is handled externally. Please register here.

All information about the event, including the biographies of the moderators and speakers, is available here.

Introduction

By the moderators: Dorinde Kleinegris (Norce, Norway) and Rodrigo Jaramillo (IFOP, Chile).

Overview presentation from Dorinde on INNOAQUA and its objectives regarding algal-based products.

Case study presentations

• “The South American Seaweed "Marinescape": Cultivation and Market Trends.” Leila Hayashi (President of the International Seaweed Association and Research Scientist, Acadian Seaplants, Canada).
• “Harnessing Microalgae for Disease Control, Functional Nutrition and Integrated Aquaculture.”  Natrah Ikhsan (Microalgae Biota Technology and Innovation Group, Universiti Putra Malaysia).
• "Innovative Approaches to the Utilization and Valorisation of Chilean Seaweed in the Food Sector". Juan Francisco Aldunce Meyer (Commercial Director, Seaweed Place, Chile).
• “Upcycling Forest and Coastal Biomass into CO₂-Capturing Nanocomposite Additives for Cosmetics and Coatings" (Andrés Reyes, Laboratorios Bioluméa, Chile).
• “Innovative microalgae-based ingredients to meet food market demands”. Derek Latil de Ros (ALGEMY, Spain).
• “Algae-based packaging.” Stive Pregent  (Eranova, France).

Panel

Panel discussion and open Q&A. Panel moderator: Patrick Sorgeloos.

Closing comments from the moderators.
 

Video recording of the first webinar "Algae-based innovation for next level combined aquaculture production" is available here.

Visit INNOAQUA's website.

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