Keynote and plenary talks from renowned speakers
The programme will include invited plenary lectures, contributed talks and poster sessions highlighting the latest research and technologies in the field.
International Conference on Algae and Sustainability 2026
藻类与可持续发展国际会议
24-26 July 2026| Nanchang, China
Submit your late breaking poster abstracts!
Call to establish the International Algae Technology Alliance for Sustainability (IATAS)opens in new tab/window - deadline: 23 July 2026
ALGS 2026 - International Conference on Algae and Sustainability 2026
The International Conference on Algae and Sustainability 2026 (ALGS 2026) will serve as a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, engineers, industry professionals and policymakers in the field of algae and sustainability.
The International Conference on Algae and Sustainability 2026 (ALGS 2026) will take place on 24-26 July 2026 in Nanchang, China. It has developed from the highly successful International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts. By broadening the conference scope, we aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, address global sustainability challenges, and highlight innovative solutions that leverage algal research for a more sustainable future.
The conference will focus on exploring the latest research frontiers, innovative applications, and practical solutions that leverage algae to address global sustainability challenges.
The scope encompasses the entire value chain of algae research and utilization, from fundamental biological studies to cutting-edge technological developments and industrial implementations.
The conference will also emphasize cross-disciplinary collaboration and international cooperation to accelerate the translation of algal research into real-world sustainable practices, fostering a greener and more sustainable future through the power of algae.
ALGS 2026 will:
Accelerate sustainable solutions: bridge the gap between cutting-edge algal research and practical, scalable applications that address urgent global sustainability challenges, such as climate change mitigation, algal blooms, resource scarcity, and environmental remediation.
Provide cross-disciplinary collaboration: foster collaboration between diverse stakeholders (academia, industry, policymakers, NGOs) and integrate expertise across biology, engineering, environmental science, and synthetic biology to advance holistic algae-based innovations.
Knowledge transfer and commercialization: translate fundamental biological discoveries into commercially viable technologies by connecting researchers with industry leaders, startups, and investors, ensuring innovations reach real-world implementation.
Global networking and policy alignment: establish an international platform for sharing region-specific insights, harmonizing regulatory frameworks, and promoting equitable access to algal technologies for sustainable development worldwide.
Emerging technology showcase: highlight breakthrough advancements in areas like genetic engineering, bioreactor design, algae-bacteria systems, and algal medicine, inspiring new research directions and interdisciplinary partnerships.
To Colleagues Across the Global Algae Research and Industrial Community
The global bioeconomy and the broader sustainability landscape are undergoing a profound transformation as governments, industries, and societies accelerate the transition toward a green, low-carbon future. We are witnessing a pivotal moment where algal biotechnology moves beyond its traditional status as a subject of basic laboratory inquiry to emerge as a suite of scalable, deployable solutions across sustainable nutrition, advanced materials, environmental remediation, and industrial carbon management. Despite significant scientific progress, a critical challenge remains: the gap between research innovation and large-scale industrial implementation. This challenge is rooted not only in technological barriers but also
in the absence of an effective international framework that can coordinate innovation,
standardization, pilot validation, and commercialization. While existing scientific societies play an essential role in advancing knowledge and fostering academic exchange, they are not structured to drive the integrated technology development and industrial deployment required to unlock the full potential of the global algae sector.
In response to this imperative, and initiated by Nanchang University, together with a growing coalition of international research institutes and industry pioneers, we formally propose the establishment of the International Algae Technology Alliance for Sustainability (IATAS).
IATAS is conceived as a non-profit international industry-university-research collaboration.
Interested institutions are requested to indicate their intention to participate by 23 July 2026.
Contact: Wenguang Zhou
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 999 Xuefu Avenue, Honggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330031, China
Please click here to view the full information: Call to establish the International Algae Technology Alliance for Sustainability (IATAS)opens in new tab/window - deadline: 23 July 2026
Conference topics
Submit your late breaking poster abstracts on the topics listed below. Submit via the online abstract submission systemopens in new tab/window.
Algal photosynthesis and metabolic regulation
藻类光合作用与代谢调控
High-value products from algae
藻类高附加值产品
Algae–bacteria synergistic systems for enhanced environmental remediation
藻菌协同系统强化环境修复
Synthetic biology and genetic engineering of algae
藻类合成生物学与基因工程
Advanced mechanisms of nutrient removal and pollutant degradation via algae
藻类去除营养物及降解污染物的先进机制
Bioreactor design, process optimization, and scalability
生物反应器设计、过程优化及规模化潜力
Microalgae as smart carriers for targeted drug Delivery
微藻作为靶向药物递送的智能载体
Hydraulic engineering regulation and algal blooms control
水利工程调控与藻华治理
AI-driven sustainable, automated and intellectualized algal cultivation systems
人工智能赋能可持续、自动化和智能化的藻类培养系统
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis of algal systems
藻类系统生命周期评估与技术经济分析
Algal roles in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS)
藻类碳捕获、利用与封存（CCUS）
Ecotoxicology and biosafety of engineered algal systems
基因工程藻类系统的生态毒理学与生物安全性研究
Applied case studies and pilot-scale demonstrations
应用案例研究和中试规模的示范项目
Organizers
This conference is organized by Elsevier and Nanchang Universityopens in new tab/window
Nanchang University （南昌大学）
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Abstracts are invited and should be submitted using the online abstract submission systemopens in new tab/window before 6 February 2026.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Choose from a variety of sponsorship and commercial options to raise your profile and position your company as a thought leader in the community.
Deadlines
Abstract submission deadline: 27 February 2026
Author notification deadline: 3 April 2026
Author registration deadline: 8 May 2026
Early booking deadline: 8 May 2026
Supporting journals
Special Issues
Special issues will be published after the conference in Algal Research, Journal of Aquatic Plants and Bioresource Technology. The submission will be open to the presenters at ALGS 2026. All full paper submissions in these special issues will be peer reviewed and evaluated by guest editors of the special issues.
When submitting, please select “VSI: ALGS 2026” when you reach the “Issue – Select Issue Type” step at the start of the submission process. To ensure high-quality contributions, all articles will be subject to the usual peer-review process of Algal Research, Journal of Aquatic Plants and Bioresource Technology.
Conference Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award
This award will be given to the best oral presentation presented at the conference. The oral presentation will be evaluated based on presentation style, research quality, and layout/design. This is a unique opportunity to combine visual and oral explanations of your projects in the form of oral presentation.
Best Poster Presentation Awards
This award will be given to the best poster presented at the conference. It rewards a combination of excellent research, innovation, and presentation. This is a unique opportunity to combine visual and oral explanations of your projects in the form of poster presentation.
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