18-21 September 2011
Accommodation: Park Inn, Bielefeld, Germany
Venue: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZIF), Bielefeld, Germany
CHAIRED BY:
- Olaf Kruse, Bielefeld University, Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), DE
CO-CHAIR:
- Peter Lindblad, Uppsala University, SE
Programme |
REGISTRATION
Harnessing Solar Energy for the production of clean fuel is one of the major options for a sustainable fuel source that will allow a switch to a carbon neutral energy economy. In the context of ethical and economical discussion regarding the use of arable land masses and crop plants for biofuel production, an increased focus is currently set on photosynthetic microorganisms such as green microalgae, cyanobacteria and purple bacteria as alternatives in industrial biofuel production systems. The advantages of using microorganisms are high photon conversion efficiencies and production rates, low water requirement and multiple uses in bio-refinery concepts.
This conference will focus its attention on new developments in bio-engineering approaches of different phototrophic microorganisms, advances in the development of cultivation in bioreactors, the conversion of microorganism biomass into fuels of the second generation and the integration of phototrophic biofuel production processes in bio-refinery concepts.
The conference will be followed by an International Summer School for early career researchers.
Application
CONFERENCE ONLY
Conference participation is possible only after successful application.
CONFERENCE AND SUMMER SCHOOL
The Summer School is open only to early career researchers who also attend the conference which is possible only after successful application.
Deadline for all applications: 31 May 2011
Registration |
Registration Form
For accepted participants and invited speakers only
All participants - including speakers, chairs & session chairs - are kindly expected to confirm their attendance (and, when applicable, to pay the conference fee) by filling in a Registration Form.
This form is also for those attending the International Summer School
Closing date for Early Bird Registration & fee payment: 29 July FINAL closing date for ALL registration & fee payment: 12 August |
Abstracts, Posters & Short Oral Contributions
There will be no talks other than those listed on the final programme.
Recommended Poster size is A0 (Vertical). Use letters and drawings that can be read from approximately 100 cm distance. Posters can be affixed with cellotape and Blu-Tack.
List of Posters - PDF (150 KB) - Last Updated: 13 September 2011 If you are not on the Poster List and wish to be included please contact Ms. Jean Kelly |
REACHING THE HOTEL
From Bielefeld railway station to the Park Inn Bielefeld, you can take a taxi (approx. € 13) or:
By public transport:
From Bielefeld Train Station, take bus number 87 from the bus stop 4-9 in the direction Hauptbahnhof / ZOB, Gütersloh.
Get off at bus stop Jahnplatz and then take bus line 24 in direction Großdornberg / Bürgerz. Dornberg Bielefeld.
Get off at stop Gadderbaum Bauernhausmuseum and follow the street "Am Johannisberg", after 700 m you reach the hotel.
ACCOMMODATION
All participants will have SINGLE accommodation.
Fees & Grants |
Conference fees cover an all inclusive package which includes all basic expenses that occur during the conference (18 - 21 September).
**Please note that accommodation for the night of 17th September is not included
For more details, click here.
| Name | Description | To Pay |
| Grantee | Conference fee will be covered by ESF and its partners | 0 € |
| Assisted | Conference Fee will be partially covered by ESF and its partners | 338 € |
| Early Bird | Registration and Payment by 29 July | 675 € |
| Normal | Registration and Payment from 30 July till 12 August | 725 € |
| Non-Residential | Conference participation without accommodation | 425 € |
Practical Information |
Accommodation
Accommodation for participants will be at the Park Inn, Bielefeld.
Bielefeld is a town in northern Germany, located in the nice, hilly surroundings of the Teutoburg forest. As an economic and cultural centre of Eastern Westphalia and with its population of 330,000, Bielefeld is one of the twenty major cities in Germany. Bielefeld's excellent infrastructure and its central location puts it within easy reach of all parts of Europe.
Conference Venue
Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), Bielefeld, Germany
The conference will be held at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) at Bielefeld University. The Center is an Institute for Advanced Study and is open to scientists from all disciplines and all countries to organize interdisciplinary projects, conferences or workshops.
A transfer bus will be provided each morning and evening between the Hotel and the ZiF.
Schedule
Sunday 18th September: 14.00 - Conference Opens
Monday 19th: Full conference day
Tuesday 20th: Full conference day
Wednesday 21st: 12.30 - Conference Ends
Contacts |
If you have any questions please consult our FAQ page or contact:
CONFERENCE ONLY
Ms. Jean Kelly Email
ESF Conference Officer
Phone +32 (0)2 533 2025
Fax +32 (0)2 538 8486
Please quote 11-375 in any correspondence.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ONLY
Dr. Jan H. Mussgnug Email
Bielefeld University
CeBiTec
33615 Bielefeld
Germany
Phone: +49 521 106 12260
Fax: +49 521 106 12290
Please quote Bielefeld SSc in any correspondence.
International Summer School |
Practical Information |
Links of Interest |
Partnership
This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF) in partnership with Bielefeld University
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