Microalgae are now a key sector for multiple industries, from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to nutraceuticals. What is still missing to fully unlock the enormous potential of these ancient microorganisms as bio-refineries and chemical–biological factories? Which sectors still face unmet demand? Which production techniques and technologies are best suited to the Italian context? What opportunities arise from forthcoming European legislation finally opening the way to large-scale TEAs?

An updated overview of the microalgae sector
Prof. Piero Marzocchella, University of Naples Federico II

The algal biomass sector today and future trends
Dr Vítor Verdelho Vieira, EABA

Asteasier: from research to market – replacing synthetic additives with natural microalgae-based solutions
Dr Federico Perozeni, University of Verona

Extraction of biostimulants from microalgae and evaluation of their effectiveness on protected-crop baby lettuce
Dr Raffaele Raimondo, Mater Soc. Cons. a r.l.
Prof. Domenico Ronga, University of Salerno

Use of microalgae in clam farming: optimization of native species as feed for clams
Dr Paola Landri, Deltafuturo

Fermentation processes applied to microalgal biomass: new opportunities for products and bioactive compounds
Dr Francesco Martelli, University of Parma

Offshore macroalgae farming systems: diversification in national mariculture
Dr Eraldo Rambaldi, AMA

Title TBD
Dr Benoit Queguineur, Algaia

Thetis: algae for ocean regeneration and human well-being
Dr Paolo Maggi, Agritech Center