2026 Algae Day: Algae Cultivate Opportunities in Flanders
Algae are gaining importance as a sustainable raw material for applications in areas including food, health, aquaculture, bio-based materials and the circular economy. The Flemish algae sector is evolving rapidly and offers new opportunities for entrepreneurs, researchers and innovation partners.
During Algae Cultivate Opportunities in Flanders, you will discover how companies and researchers are currently working with micro- and macroalgae. Companies will share practical experiences and experts will provide insight into the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Blue Cluster will take part in the panel discussion on the future of algae valorisation. Together with other Flemish spearhead clusters, we will discuss future innovation opportunities, new value chains and how new applications find their way to the market.
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| 09:00 | Registration and coffee |
| 09:30 | Welcome (video message) Hilde Crevits, Vice-Minister-President of the Flemish Government and Flemish Minister for Home Affairs, Urban and Rural Policy, Social Cohesion, Integration and Civic Integration, Government Administration, Social Economy and Sea Fisheries |
| 09:35 | Setting the scene Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries | B2BE Facilitator | VLAIO | Thomas More |
| 10:05 | Case studies from across the value chain OceanBites | Algaculture | Bloom Biotech | Axabio |
| 11:15 | Break |
| 11:30 | Panel discussion: the future of algae valorisation Flanders' FOOD | BIOVIA | Blue Cluster |
| 12:25 | Conclusion of the morning session and introduction to the afternoon programme |
| 12:30 | Networking lunch with the opportunity to brainstorm |
| 13:30 | VLAIO turbo talks and continuation of B2BE brainstorming session |
| 15:30 | Conclusion of the event |
Practical information
This event is aimed at companies, entrepreneurs, researchers, knowledge institutions, innovation professionals, cluster organisations and policymakers who are active in, or interested in, the algae value chain. The working language is Dutch.
Would you like to attend? Participation in this event is free of charge, but advance registration is required. Registration is possible until 17 November 2026.
Any questions? Please contact Jurgen Adriaen.
Algae Cultivate Opportunities in Flanders is an initiative of VLAIO, the Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries, the B2BE Facilitator, Thomas More University of Applied Sciences and the Flemish Aquaculture Platform. Through this networking event, the partners aim to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the Flemish algae sector.