2021-09-13 | 10th Int. CeBiTec Research Conference Bielefeld

Advances in Industrial Biotechnology:
Prospects and challenges for the development of algal biotechnology
The Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) of Bielefeld University cordially invites you to attend the 10th International CeBiTec Research Conference Bielefeld entitled "Prospects and challenges for the development of algal biotechnology”.
The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University from September 13th to 15th, 2021.
Conference program
Schedule outline
Conference Flyer
Confirmed speakers, participants and advisors
Speakers |
To be announced |
Conference Chairs | |
Ben Hankamer | University of Queensland, AU |
Patrik Jones | Imperial College London, UK |
Scientific Board | |
Maria Barbosa | Wageningen University and Research, NL |
Olaf Kruse | Bielefeld University, DE |
Peter Lindblad | Uppsala University, SE |
Matthew Posewitz | Colorado School of Mines, US |
Saul Purton | University College London, UK |
Alison Smith | University of Cambridge, UK |
Rene Wijffels | Wageningen University and Research, NL |
The 2020 International CeBiTec Research Conference Bielefeld aims at giving a complete overview of the challenges facing the exploitation of microalgae and cyanobacteria for industrial biotechnology, from biofuels to high value proteins and chemicals.
The conference was postponed to 2021 because of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
A new conference webpage will be setup and published early 2021.
Registration
Please register to the conference by using the online system.
Registration is now closed.
Registration will be opened early 2021!
Submission of Abstracts
Please submit your abstract during the online registration process.
Only .rtf or .pdf files can be submitted.
For .rtf abstracts, please use template provided HERE
For .pdf abstracts, please use template provided HERE
You will be noticed via email if your abstract is selected for a poster or talk.
Please prepare the poster as DIN A0, upright portrait format.
If your abstract was selected for a talk, please bring your presentation (powerpoint or .pdf) on a USB stick to the conference. For Mac users, please bring your computer (& adapter, if necessary).
Registration fee (to be announced)
Accommodation
To be announced
Other accomodation options in Bielefeld
Please be aware that availability of other accomodations will be limited at this time of year, due to several concurrent conferencens in Bielefeld.
Early booking is highly recommended!
A list of options is available here:
Bielefeld hotels
Conference venue
The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University, Methoden 1, 33615 Bielefeld.
Travel Information
Detailed information on how to travel to Bielefeld and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research of Bielefeld University can be found HERE.
Further Information
Acknowledgement
The 10th International Bielefeld-CeBiTec Research Conference is jointly organised by CeBiTec, Bielefeld University and the GFT e.V. (Gesellschaft zur Foerderung des Forschungs- und Technologietransfers in der Universitaet Bielefeld e.V.).
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