A 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology held from 15 to 18 November 2016 at the Century Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

A meeting of AQD management and senior representatives of relevant Philippine government institutions held on 4 November 2016 at Makati City, Philippines.

The convention discussed the current state of the seaweed industry, its local market condition and trends, farming and livelihood opportunities, government programs and the Asian market prospects of Philippine seaweeds.