Upcoming Congress - ISAP 2027

The International Society for Applied Phycology, is happy to announce that Business Events Perth was successful bid to host the 9th Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology (ISAP) in 2027. ISAP convenes every three years, focusing on the practical applications of phycology, which is the study of algae, encompassing both microalgae and macroalgae.

Previously hosted in Australia in Sydney in 2014, this event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world, putting Western Australia on the global stage as phycology thought leaders exchange knowledge, insights and innovations in the field. Scheduled for mid-June 2027, the congress is expected to attract 700 industry professionals, injecting an estimated direct delegate expenditure of AU$5.8 million into Western Australia's visitor economy.

Western Australia’s unique combination of abundant land, access to coastal seawater, and its favourable climate offers unparalleled opportunities for further advancement in algal cultivation, making it the perfect destination for ISAP 2027.

Hutt Lagoon, an iconic lake in WA’s Coral Coast region, glows pink from the presence of carotenoid-producing algae, attracting thousands of tourists annually as well as the likes of the cosmetics and health industry due to its Vitamin A benefits. The lake also contains the world’s largest microalgae production plant, a series of artificial ponds used to farm Dunaliella salina.