NewswireToday - /newswire/ - The Woodlands, TX, United States, 09/18/2010 - In continuing its efforts to fast-track commercialization of algae production, National Algae Association is pleased to present an aggressive agenda for the Algae Commercialization, Research and Business Networking Forum later this week.

According to Barry Cohen, NAA Executive Director, "In keeping with our mission to fast-track commercialization of algae, we are pleased to announce that all of our presentations reflect a move towards getting out of laboratory settings and into commercial markets. I agree that “most of the hard science problems regarding algae have been solved..." and firmly believe that this industry needs to follow in the footsteps of the petroleum industry by starting large-scale production, with the researchers in the wings waiting for the producers to need to additional research that will be required."

In addition to collaborative presentations from algae producers and equipment manufacturers, NAA is trying to move the industry along by including CAPEX and OPEX financial modeling, followed by Stern Brothers' bond financing mechanism. Also. Stoel Rives will be presenting "Feed for Thought: Considerations in Using Algae as a Feed Ingredient" and Novak Druce + Quigg's will present Licensing for Algaepreneurs.

Commercial-scale algae growing, harvesting and extraction equipment have already been built using off-the-shelf, proven technologies. Algaepreneurs will be on hand to discuss their progress towards fast-tracking commercialization of the algae production industry for fuel and numerous co-product markets. We will be able to provide you with first-hand answers to questions about potential financing opportunities.

The complete agenda, along with registration information can be found at nationalalgaeassociation.com/.

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