Abstract Submission Flow:

• Submission Process: The submission process for abstracts is independent of the congress registration. To apply with an abstract you must first register here in the ABSTRACT PLATFORM, with a given username and password.
• Congress Registration: Once the abstracts are confirmed, you must validate your congress registration by registering HERE, with a new username and password.
• For questions related to the ABSTRACT PLATFORM, please contact: evelyn.buarque@abreu.pt.

1. Eligibility and Submission Requirements

• Eligibility: Abstracts should represent original research, case studies, or literature reviews relevant to the algae value chain from fundamental to applied applications. Submissions from students, researchers and industry professionals are welcome.
• Language: All abstracts must be submitted in English.
• Submission Platform: Abstracts should be submitted via the ABSTRACT PLATFORM webpage. Email submissions will not be accepted.

2. Format and Content

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title.
• Author(s): List the primary author first, followed by co-authors (if any). Include affiliations and the e-mail address of the corresponding author.
• Abstract Text: Maximum of 3000 characters.
• Keywords: List up to five keywords that best describe the abstract’s content.
• Acknowledgments/Funding: If applicable, include an acknowledgments or funding sources section.
• File Format: abstracts should be submitted directly on the page form.
• Deadline: CLOSED

3. Categories and Themes

• Submitters should select the most relevant category/theme for their abstract:
  • Innovations in Algae Production
  • Algae Processes and Biorefinery
  • Algae Applications
  • Algae Emerging Technology: AI, Machine learning, Deep learning and Neural networks
  • Algae in Environmental Sustainability
  • Algae-based Solutions for the Market
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Success Models (Start-ups & Spin-offs & Larger Enterprises)
  • Special Session: Algae Vertical Project

4. Selection Criteria

• Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee based on:
  • Relevance to conference themes and impact on the field of algal biotechnology;
  • Scientific rigor and excellence;
  • Clarity and coherence of objectives, methods, and conclusions.

5. Notification of Acceptance

• Review Process: All abstracts will undergo a review by the Scientific Committee.
• Notification: Submitters will be notified of the acceptance status through e-mail, by the 11^th of March. Submitted oral presentation abstracts may be assigned as posters based on the committee’s assessment.
• Validation: Upon confirmation, at least one of the authors must register for the conference (to do the poster or oral presentation). A biographical note will be requested from the main author (Maximum 100 words)

6. Presentation Format Options

• Oral Presentation: Selected abstracts for oral presentations will be allocated 7 minutes for presentation, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session.
• Scientific Poster: Posters should be in A0 size (841 x 1189 mm), portrait orientation. The posters will be displayed for the entire duration of the conference, and dedicated poster sessions will allow presenters to engage with attendees.
• Final version: The final version of the Oral Presentation should be sent to geral@algaebiotechnology.pt by the 3^rd of April.

7. Publication

• Conference Proceedings: Accepted abstracts will be published in the official conference proceedings.
• Online Publication: Selected abstracts may be published on the conference website for public access. By submitting, authors consent to this online publication.

8. General Guidelines and Restrictions

• Each presenter may submit up to 6 abstracts as the primary author.
• Abstracts may not be edited or revised after the deadline.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their abstracts as submitted.