About APPF 2027
Conference Name: The 10th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum
Theme: Algae: Ecology, Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Economic Perspectives in the Context of Climate Change and Sustainability
Sub-Themes:
Algae Ecology, Biodiversity and Genetics in a Changing Climate.
Algae Conservation, Culture, and Advanced Cultivation Systems.
Algae for a Sustainable Future: Food, Bioremediation and Bioproducts.
Co-Host: Institute of Life Sciences-Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (ILS-VAST) and Asian Pacific Phycological Association (APPA)
Date: May 10-14, 2027
Venue: T78 Meeting Complex, Ho Chi Minh City
Address: 145 Ly Chinh Thang Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Secretariat Office: ILS campus in Ho Chi Minh City
85 Tran Quoc Toan Str., Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
E-mail: appf2027vn@gmail.com
Tel: +84-988 370 989
EVENT TIMELINE
Announcements
- Jul 27, 2026: Second Announcement – APPF 2027 Website Launch, Call for Mini-Symposium Proposals, Early Bird Registration, and Key Updates | [📄 View/Download PDF]
- Apr 2, 2026: First Announcement released | [📄 View/Download PDF]
Important Dates
Early Bird Registration: Aug 1 – Nov 1, 2026 (5:00 pm, ICT)
Regular Registration: Nov 2 – Mar 2, 2027 (5:00 pm, ICT)
Abstract Submission: Aug 1 – Dec 15, 2026 (2:00 pm, ICT)
Abstract Acceptance for Presentation: Jan 31, 2027
Deadline to submit mini-symposium proposals: October 10, 2026.
Conference Dates: May 10–14, 2027
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
The 10th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum (APPF 2027) is organized by Asian Pacific Phycological Association (APPA) in association with the Institute of Life Sciences-Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (ILS-VAST)
APPA Executive Council:
| President — Professor Jeong Ha Kim (Korea) |
| Vice President — Professor Phaik Eem Lim (Malaysia) |
| Secretary — Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jaruwan Mayakun (Thailand) |
| Treasurer — Professor Ryuta Terada (Japan) |
Local Organizing Committee:
| Members | Organizations |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Tu (Chair of LOC) | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| MSc. Nguyen Xuan Vinh (General Secretary) | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Prof. Dr. Dang Diem Hong | Institute of Biology, VAST |
| Prof. Dr. Hoang Nghia Son | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Hai | Can Tho University |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh | Can Tho University |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thanh Men | Can Tho University |
| Prof. Dr. Doan Nhu Hai | Institute of Oceanography, VAST |
| Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Lam | Institute of Oceanography, VAST |
| Dr. Nguyen Xuan Vy | Institute of Oceanography, VAST |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Duc Thinh | Institute of Oceanography, VAST |
| Dr. Le Dinh Hung | Institute of Oceanography, VAST |
| Assoc. Prof. Dam Duc Tien | Institute of Oceanography, VAST |
| Dr. Chu Van Thuoc | Institute of Oceanography, VAST |
| Dr. Nguyen Le Ai Vinh | Vinh University |
| Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai | Hue University |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Dang Mau | Danang University of Science and Education |
| Dr. Nguyen Duc Hung | Saigon University |
| Assoc. Prof. Dao Thanh Son | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology |
| Dr. Nguyen Cam Ha | Institute of Biology, VAST |
| Dr. Le Thi Thom | Institute of Biology, VAST |
| Dr. Nguyen Van Nguyen | Vietnam Academy of Fishery Sciences |
| Dr. Le Thanh Tung | Vietnam Academy of Fishery Sciences |
| Assoc. Prof. Duong Thi Thuy | Institute of Energy and Environmental Science & Technology, VAST |
| Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Long | Institute of Chemistry, VAST |
| Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Bach | Vietnam National University of Agriculture |
| Assoc. Prof. Ngo Xuan Quang | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Assoc. Prof. Dang Van Son | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Dr. Nguyen Tran Vy | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Dr. Le Thanh Long | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Dr. Phan Tuong Loc | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Dr. Do Dang Giap | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |
| Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhu Quynh | Institute of Life Sciences, VAST |