International Conference on Algae and Sustainability 2026

The International Conference on Algae and Sustainability 2026 (ALGS 2026) 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.

Conference topics

Oral and poster abstracts are invited on the following topics and should be submitted using the online abstract submission system.

Deadline: 6 February 2026

• Sustainable and intellectualized algal cultivation systems

• 可持续智能化藻类培养系统

• 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

• Algae blooms control

• 藻华控制

Organizers

This conference is organized by Elsevier and Nanchang University

Deadlines

Abstract submission deadline: 6 February 2026

Author notification deadline: 3 April 2026

Author registration deadline: 8 May 2026

Early booking deadline: 8 May 2026

Special Issue

Special issues will be published after the conference in Algal Research and Journal of Aquatic Plants. The submission will be open to the presenters at ALGS 2026. All full paper submissions in this special issue will be peer reviewed and evaluated by guest editors of the special issue.

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 and Journal of Aquatic Plants.

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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