Algae for Health in Food and Pharma
Innovation & Industry Summit
This event offers first-hand insight into how algae-based innovations can contribute to healthier and more sustainable solutions in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
When:
4th – 5th March 2026
Where:
TEAGASC Conference Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Fee:
150 EUR for event attendance
100 EUR for conference dinner (not included in event pass)
80 EUR trip to Howth (not included in event pass)
Abstract submission:
opens soon
Exhibition booths:
Limited number available from 700 EUR
About the summit
This two-day summit will bring together scientists, innovators and industry leaders to explore the latest developments in algae cultivation and processing, food innovation, small molecules in pharma, and regulatory aspects. The goal is to advance understanding of algae’s health potential and highlight how it can be applied across food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Conference topics
- Production of algae and their industrial potential
- Processing of algae and enhancing their compound productivity
- Algae bioactivity
- Algae for IBD prevention and treatment
- Functional foods and supplements from algae
- Small molecules from algae with pharmaceutical potential
Programme and speakers
The programme features renowned guest speakers from both industry and academia, alongside Algae4IBD experts, sharing cutting-edge research and real-world applications.
Dr Urd Bak
Ocean Rainforest
Dr Hans Kleivdal
Norce
Dr Tomas Lafarga
University of Almeria
Dr Sérgio Rocha
NMBU
Dr Luísa Barreira
University of Algarve/CCMAR
Dr Cees Sagt
dsm-firmenich
The programme will be announced soon.
Registration
You can register for the event, which takes place on 4th and 5th March. Separately you can book the conference dinner happening on 4th March and a trip to Howth on 6th March for a cliff walking tour and lunch (more information on the trip will follow).
Event, 4th & 5th March:
150 EUR
(not including conference dinner or trip to Howth)
Conference dinner, 4th March:
100 EUR
Trip to Howth, 6th March:
80 EUR
Registration will open soon.
Trip to Howth
This trip will take you to Howth for a cliff walking tour and lunch on 6th March. More information will follow.
Abstract submission
We will be accepting abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations. The work described in the abstracts should align with the conference topics. From the submissions, a selection of short talks and posters will be chosen to complement the main programme.
Abstract submission will open soon.
Exhibition booths
We offer a limited number of exhibitions booths for companies to showcase their services or products. Exhibitors will have the chance to connect to around 200 participants including key players in the growing algae-based health and nutrition sectors. Exhibition stands are reserved on first-come first-served base.
Exhibition booth fee:
700 € (booth & 1 conference pass)
750 € (booth & 2 conference passes)
Conference fee applies for every additional pass.
Conference dinner not included in the fee.
To book your spot or in case of questions, please, contact:
maria.hayes [@] teagasc.ie & mo [@]esci.eu
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Acknowledgements
The Networking Initiative is funded by the Marine Institute under the Marine Research Programme with the support of the Government of Ireland.
The Algae4IBD project has received funding from the European Union‘s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under grant agreement N° 101000501.
This event is organised by TEAGASC, MIGAL and ESCI on behalf of the Algae4IBD consortium.
