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Cal-CAB at ABO Summit

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Algae Biomass Summit
September 29 - October 2, 2014
San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina


The world's largest algae conference is in San Diego this year, and Cal-CAB and UC San Diego will be supporting the meeting with tours and volunteers.

The ABO Summit brings together scientists, business developers, researchers, venture capitalists and more, discussing the biology, commercialization, engineering & analysis, and finance & policy of algae. In addition to the talks, there will be industry tours and an exhibition room. Cal-CAB will have a booth so come say hi!

For more information on the conference and to register, visit the ABO Summit site.  If you would like to submit a poster abstract for the poster sessions at Scripps Institution of Oceanography on 9/29 and 10/2, fill out the application below.

Speakers at the 2014 ABO Summit from Cal-CAB include:

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  • Greg Mitchell (Program Chair)
  • Mark Hildebrand (Biology Track Chair)
  • Dominick Mendola
  • Jesse Traller
  • Brian Palenik
  • Javier Gimpel
  • Jon Shurin
  • Ryan Simkovsky

Cal-CAB Summit Tours:

There are several additional industry tours that will take place at Cal-CAB labs and facilities at UC San Diego and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Visit the Industry Tours site for more information and to register for these tours.

  • Diversity and Commercial Potential of Algae – Lectures & Lab Tours at Scripps Institution of Oceanography - Monday, September 29, 2014 | 8:30AM - 4:00PM
  • La Jolla’s Famous BiotechMesa (including Cal-CAB Biology Field Station) and Green Flash Reception Tour - Thursday, October 2, 2014 | 1:00PM - 8:00PM

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