Algae for Health in Food and Pharma
Innovation & Industry 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. In addition to the event, participants can network further at the optional conference dinner or during the leisure excursion.
When:
4th – 5th March 2026
Where:
TEAGASC Conference Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Fee:
Early bird event ticket until 15th January 2026: 150 €
Late registration event ticket until 31st January 2026: 170 €
Conference dinner registration until 31st January 2026: 100 €
(takes place on 4th March 2026 and is not included in event pass)
Excursion to Howth registration until 31st January 2026: 80 €
(takes place on 6th March 2026 and is not included in event pass)
Abstract submission:
Submission deadline: 15th January 2026
Exhibition booths:
Booking deadline: 31st January 2026
Limited number available from 700 €
Venue
Venue:
Teagasc Ashtown Conference Centre
Address:
Ashtown, Dublin 15. Eircode: D15 DY05
Directions:
The summit takes place in vibrant Dublin, the capital of breathtaking Ireland. View the videos below to attune yourself.
Registration
Registration deadline:
20th February 2026
Event, 4th & 5th March:
170 EUR
(not including conference dinner or trip to Howth)
Conference dinner, 4th March:
100 EUR
Trip to Howth, 6th March:
80 EUR
Registration closed.
Abstract submission
Abstract submission deadline:
20th February 2026
Notification on decision:
February 2026
Submission closed.
We are now accepting abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations. The work described in the abstracts should align with the conference topics. The text of the abstract should be one continuous paragraph of maximum 300 words. Please avoid abbreviations if possible; if they are crucial, resolve them at the first appearance. Please do not include references in the abstract.
The submissions will undergo a peer review process which will inform the Organising Committee’s decision on acceptance. Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to the conference theme
- Interest
- Contribution to scholarship, practice or policy
- Method
- Overall quality
Selected submissions for:
- Oral presentation: The length of the oral presentations is usually not longer than 10 minutes. If there is more than one presenter, please note that the maximum time allowance will still be the same as for other presentations. We will inform the presenting authors about the exact time allotted for the oral presentations in due course.
- Poster presentation: The posters will be divided into thematic blocks. Posters should be prepared in vertical DinA0 format, and the presenting author should be present as a representative during the poster session.
A prize of 150 EUR will be awarded for the best oral presentation and the best poster, sponsored by Wiley.
Exhibition booths
Deadline for booking a booth:
20th February 2026
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.
Booking closed.
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.
In case of questions, please, contact: maria.hayes@teagasc.ie & mo@esci.eu
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.
Subject to change
Subject to change
Who is the event for?
The event is for scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in the health potential of algae and how to make use of it for the food and pharma industries.
Trip to Howth
This trip will take you to Howth for a cliff walking tour and lunch on 6th March. More information will follow.
Accommodation
We recommend conference attendees to stay at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa which offers elegant rooms, award-winning dining, and a tranquil spa. It is just 10 km from the conference venue and participants can avail of Uber or taxi from the hotel to the venue.
Click here to book your accommodation.
Another option for accommodation near the conference venue is Castleknock Hotel and Country Club. It is 6 km from the conference venue and participants can avail to Uber or taxi.
Participants preferring hotels in Dublin city centre can, additionally to Uber or taxi, get the train from Connolly Station to the event venue at the Teagasc Food Research Centre.
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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 summit has received financial support from Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority.
Wiley is sponsoring best talk and best poster prizes for the event.
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.
