Would you like to organize and convene a Mini-Symposium at the 9th Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology, which will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 21 to 26 November 2027. 

We are seeking expressions of interest for Mini-Symposia on any topic of relevance to the scope and objectives of ISAP 2027.

The Expression of Interest will be assessed by the conference organising committee.

ISAP 2027 Call for Expressions of Interest.pdf

EOI Requirements

1. Mini-Symposium Title

Please provide a concise title (maximum 20 words).

2. Organising Team

Please provide details of the proposed organising team.

Lead Organiser

• Name:
• Position:
• Organisation:
• Country:
• Email:

Co-Organiser(s)

• Name(s):
• Organisation(s):
• Country(ies):

3. Mini-Symposium Description

Please provide a brief description of the proposed symposium (maximum 300 words), including:

• Background and rationale
• Scientific or industry relevance
• Timeliness of the topic
• Expected outcomes and benefits to participants

4. Proposed Scope and Topics

Please identify the key themes and topics to be covered within the Mini-Symposium.

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Primary Theme (select one):

☐ Theme 1: Algal Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology

☐ Theme 2: Seaweed Science, Cultivation and Blue Economy

☐ Theme 3: Food, Feed, Nutraceuticals and Human Health

☐ Theme 4: Aquaculture and Sustainable Production Systems

☐ Theme 5: Climate Solutions, Carbon Capture and Blue Carbon

☐ Theme 6: Circular Bioeconomy, Resource Recovery and Biorefineries

☐ Theme 7: Water, Wastewater, Harmful Algae and Environmental Remediation

☐ Theme 8: Artificial Intelligence, Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies

☐ Theme 9: Commercialisation, Industry Development and Policy

Secondary Theme(s) (optional):

☐ Theme 1: Algal Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology

☐ Theme 2: Seaweed Science, Cultivation and Blue Economy

☐ Theme 3: Food, Feed, Nutraceuticals and Human Health

☐ Theme 4: Aquaculture and Sustainable Production Systems

☐ Theme 5: Climate Solutions, Carbon Capture and Blue Carbon

☐ Theme 6: Circular Bioeconomy, Resource Recovery and Biorefineries

☐ Theme 7: Water, Wastewater, Harmful Algae and Environmental Remediation

☐ Theme 8: Artificial Intelligence, Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies

☐ Theme 9: Commercialisation, Industry Development and Policy

Please provide a brief statement (maximum 150 words) explaining how the proposed Mini-Symposium aligns with the selected ISAP 2027 theme(s).

5. Proposed Speakers

Please provide the proposed number of speakers and names and affiliation details if possible.

6. Preferred Format

Please indicate your preferred format:

☐ 90-minute session

☐ 2-hour session

☐ Half-day symposium

☐ Other (please specify)

Please provide a brief justification for the proposed format.

7. Expected Audience and Impact

Please describe:

• Target audience
• Expected level of interest
• Estimated attendance
• Scientific, industrial or societal impact

8. Contribution to Conference Growth

ISAP 2027 seeks to expand participation from the global algal community.

Please describe how your Mini-Symposium is expected to:

• Attract new delegates to ISAP 2027
• Engage research networks or international projects
• Involve industry, government and end-users
• Increase participation from under-represented regions or sectors

9. Diversity and Inclusion

Please briefly describe how the proposed Mini-Symposium will promote:

• Geographic diversity
• Gender diversity
• Career-stage diversity
• Sector diversity (academia, industry, government, NGOs)

10. Industry and Stakeholder Engagement

Will the Mini-Symposium involve any of the following?

☐ Industry representatives

☐ Government agencies

☐ Investors and commercial partners

☐ NGOs

☐ End-users

☐ Other

Please provide additional details where relevant. Do you have any funding support for the mini-symposium or do you plan to find some.

Selection Criteria

EOIs will be evaluated against the following criteria:

1. Scientific quality and significance of the proposed topic.
2. Alignment with the themes and objectives of ISAP 2027.
3. Strength and experience of the organising team.
4. Ability to attract delegates and broaden participation.
5. Feasibility of funding and speaker support arrangements.
6. Diversity and inclusiveness of the proposed session.

Important Note

Acceptance of a Mini-Symposium proposal does not imply financial support from ISAP 2027.

Submission Deadline: 15/April/2027

Notification of Acceptance: 30/May/2027

Submission Contact: Please send your EOI to: ISAP27@murdoch.edu.au.

Subject Line: ISAP 2027 Mini-Symposium EOI – [Lead Organiser Name]

If you wish to discuss please email Navid Moheimani (n.moheiunami@murdoch.edu.au)