The 13th Asia-Pacific Marine Biotechnology Conference (APMBC 2023)
Transforming marine bio-resources into the next-generation blue bio-industry
The 13th APMBC and 5th ANZMBS conference are combining to engage marine biotechnologists, industry, investors, and policy makers in current marine biotechnology research, and industry development in the Asia-Pacific region.
This is the first time the APMBC will be held in the Australia/New Zealand region. The combination of Australian and New Zealand marine territories makes it the second largest in the world and the largest in the Asia-Pacific region, with a rich biodiversity.
This provides a great opportunity to participate in the growth and future development of the marine biotechnology industry in the region and globally.
The Forum will address many of the current issues farmers, industry, investors and governments are facing. How to scale the production, how to improve genetic selection from existing strains, what does it take to build local and national strategies to facilitate the biorefinery and the offtakes? How to avoid excessive fluctuations in the prices paid to seaweed farmers? Could we work on a central collection center, established either through cooperatives, farmer associations, private companies, or the government to help coordinate the marketing and trading and to monitor seaweed quality.
Partners & Sponsors
Collaborating with leading institutions and organizations to advance marine biotechnology
Flinders University
BioMarine
Blue Forward Fund
Taiheiyo Cement
Roundtables
Expert discussions on key topics shaping the future of marine biotechnology
Blue Carbon
When protected or restored, blue carbon ecosystems sequester and store carbon. When degraded or destroyed, these ecosystems emit the carbon they have stored for centuries into the atmosphere and oceans and become sources of greenhouse gases. Experts estimate that as much as 1.02 billion tons of carbon dioxide are being released annually from degraded coastal ecosystems, which is equivalent to 19% of emissions from tropical deforestation globally. The round table will discuss practical initiatives that could be implemented and accelerated.
Blue Agriculture
The Growing Consumer Interest about the Source of Their Food and Agricultural Inputs Used In Them Can Lead To a Significant Boost in Demand for Seaweed Bio-Fertilizers in the Forthcoming Years. Seaweed bio-stimulants are a source of oligo-elements such as cytokinesis, auxins, gibberellins, amino acids, and complex sugars, and they are also high in inorganic elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. These vital nutritional ingredients ensure the nutrition seaweed needs, enhancing the world's Seaweed Bio-fertilizers market's economic growth over the next few years.
Marine Biomanufacturing
Biopharmaceutical companies face greater challenges than ever before when developing new large molecule and small molecule products. Therapeutic targets in the pipeline are increasing due to the rise in mRNA, specialized medicines, oncology treatments, orphan indications, and more. The new development in marine biomanufacturing could bring an added value to the existing sector. The round table will discuss the new discoveries.
Cellular Mariculture
Cellular mariculture is the process of producing animal-based foods and other products directly from marine organism's cells and could be a valid and sustainable source of alternative proteins. The development of cellular mariculture is motivated by the need to develop a sustainable food production system, addressing the overuse of antibiotics, food and water safety, environmental footprint, and animal welfare.