Liepaja, Latvia · 28 May 2013

Environmental Development Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development invites to the conference “Cultivation and processing possibilities of micro- and macroalgae in the Baltic Sea Region” on May 28, 2013 in Liepaja, Latvia.
The aim of the conference is to inform about innovative technologies and application of practices for sustainable use of micro- and macroalgae as well as to promote cultivation and processing possibilities, since the novel technologies and growing knowledge provide opportunities for new uses, which can be both commercially appealing and environmentally friendly. The event will engage national key representatives, invited experts and related stakeholders in the field to share their experiences and knowledge raising a professional dialog between science and business integration, and cooperation.
The conference is organized within the Baltic Sea Region transnational programme project SUBMARINER “Sustainable Uses of Baltic Marine Resources”.

Riga, Latvia · 29–30 May 2013

The Baltic Development Forum and the Government of the Republic of Latvia welcome you to Riga for our 15th Annual Summit. The Baltic Sea Region is again becoming the Top of Europe as it represents the area in Europe that is performing best. Baltic Development Forum Summit once again will offer a unique platform for debating important topical issues. At the Summit decision makers will have the opportunity to meet representatives from politics, business, academia and media from the 11 countries in the region, as well as regional organizations.

Copenhagen, Denmark · 3-7 June 2013

For over 30 years now, the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EU BC&E) has combined a very renowned international Scientific Conference with an Industry Exhibition. The 21st EU BC&E will take place from 3 to 7 June 2013 at the Bella Center - Copenhagen, Denmark. It will be the International Biomass Conference in 2013.
The Conference will discuss major issues for the biomass markets, in technical and business areas, from resource assessment to market and policy developments, drawing on leading experiences from all over Europe and worldwide. The event aims to encourage an international exchange of experience on policy, research and development, manufacturing and installation, and to be a showcase for the latest technologies.  The 2013 EU BC&E will be one of the leading annual meeting for the international biomass community.
The subjects of the 21st EU BC&E result from the experiences of the previous successful EU BC&E conferences. The subjects have been further developed and structured and include the most recent scientific, technology and market trends.
All biomass specialists are invited to contribute and to present innovative developments, progress and scientific results to the global biomass community.

Read more at www.conference-biomass.com

Rostock, Germany · 4–5 June 2013

SUBMARINER partner BioCon Valley and the German-Russian Cooperation Network Biotechnology will host a German-Russian Biotechnology Forum with the following topics:Topics of the parallel sections:
• Bioenergy / Agrobiotechnologies / Animal health & Plant breeding
• Computational Systems Biology
• Industrial Biotechnology / BioEconomy
• Marine Biotechnology
• Regenerative Medicine / Personalized Medicine

Read more on the conference website

Maribo (Lolland), Denmark · 10–11 June 2013

With the results from our research open to all, we will be seeking answers to questions of such as: Which challenges can be addressed with algal technology? How widespread is the knowledge of algae as a tool for optimizing existing systems and infrastructures? What do commercial actors need in order to start using algal technology in their businesses? What documentation is required for commercial implementation? Do we need new legal frameworks? Which bodies need to collaborate to make the next steps?

  Find the an invitation and agenda at algaeinnovationcenter.org

Jyväskylä, Finland · 4–6 September 2013

The Conference will focus on the factors affecting the future of the bioenergy and biobased modern technologies and business solutions. This will include logistic systems, management, total procurement chains, the effects of the energy markets, the influence of green marketing, international trade and other trends affecting forestry, agriculture, industry and climate.
International Bioenergy Exhibition & Conference in organized by Benet Ltd. and Jyväskylän Messut Ltd., this event brings current and future bioenergy and biofuel users and producers and biobased products together with bioenergy business people, developers, financiers, manufactures, technology providers, scientists and teachers, policy makers, authorities and other organisations. This is a place where you can meet all the key-players.

Read more at bioenergyevents.fi

Gdańsk, Poland • 5–6 September 2013

The Final Conference of the current SUBMARINER project will be held in the Polish Baltic Philharmonic in Gdańsk, Poland on 5 and 6 September 2013, under the patronage of the Polish Ministry of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy. The event will bring together high-level policy makers and representatives of companies and research institutions dealing with new marine uses around the Baltic Sea Region. The conference will be marked by presentation of the SUBMARINER Roadmap and the official launch of the SUBMARINER Network.

La Toja Island, Spain  • 15–20 September 2013

The MaNaPro Organising Committee cordially invites you to the 14th International Symposium on Marine Natural Products and the 8th European Congress on Marine Natural Products 2013, which is going to be held on the Island of La Toja, Galicia, Spain between the 15th and 20th of September, 2013 and organised by PharmaMar.
You are invited to present your recent work and ideas covering all the areas related to marine natural products research, looking forward to receiving your abstracts and/or posters for revision by the Scientific Committee no later than 31th of May, 2013.

Read more at www.manapro2013.com

Kraków, Poland  • 8–11 October 2013

The 5th Eurobiotech International Conference “Eurobiotech 2013” will take place in Kraków, 8th-11th October,2013. So far the Eurobiotech Conferences have focused attention on the latest achievements in the field of biotechnology. The subject of the 5th Conference will be issues concerning “White “and “Green” biotechnology as well as legal matters a connected with taking out a patent on biotechnological inventions.
The organizers of the 5th Eurobiotech 2013 Conference are: Agricultural University in Krakow, the Jagiellonian University, Biotechnology Committee of Polish Academy of Sciences, Polish Federation of Biotechnology, Cracow University of Technology, Cluster LifeScience Krakow and Targi w Krakowie Ltd.