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Next Gen Controlled Environment Agriculture: Regenerative Biocircuits for Food

Next Gen Controlled Environment Agriculture: Regenerative Biocircuits for Food

"There is no such thing as a failed experiment, only experiments with unexpected outcomes."

Buckminster Fuller

Nutrient Loops: Fish, Plants & Microalgae in Circular Flow

12th March 2026

Kevin Fitzsimmons
Ioannis Tzovenis
Cláudia Costa

Our Speakers:

  • Kevin Fitzsimmons is a Professor at the University of Arizona & an internationally recognised expert in sustainable aquaculture, alternative fish feeds, and global aquaculture development.
  • Ioannis Tzovenis is Assistant Professor at the University of Patras, Greece, & founder of MicroPhykos, specialising in algae biotechnology and sustainable aquaculture.
  • Cláudia Costa, director of the F4S Academy, brings over a decade of management expertise to the forefront of sustainable agriculture education.

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Microalgae Engines: Turning Wastewater into Soil Value

19th March 2026

Jon Brage Svenning
Etiele Morais
Jorge Antunes

Our Speakers:

  • Jon Brage Svenning is Associate Professor in Biology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Research Scientist at SINTEF Nord, specialising in marine microalgae and sustainable aquaculture.
  • Etiele Morais is researcher at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain, specialising in microalgae biotechnology and sustainable wastewater valorisation.
  • Jorge Antunes is a microbiology specialist at Food4Sustainability CoLAB with expertise in microbial communities & bioactive microorganisms applied to sustainable food systems.

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From Science to Plate: Algae & Bioponic Herbs as Circular Agriculture Solution?

26th March 2026

Joana Duarte
Joana Silva
CV

Our Speakers:

  • Joana Duarte is a chef & gastronomic consultant with a background in marine sciences, founder of Rota das Algas, where she connects gastronomy, ocean literacy & sustainability through the valorisation of Portuguese macroalgae.
  • Joana Silva is Head of Biotechnology at Arborea Ltd, UK, specialising in large‑scale microalgae cultivation and applied bioproduct development for sustainable systems.
  • Catarina Vasconcelos is a nutritionist & project manager at Food4Sustainability CoLAB, working on sustainable food systems, public health nutrition & food policy.