The Asian Pacific Congress of Protistology (APCOP-V) 2024 is the new branding for the 5th edition of the Asian Congress of Protistology (ACOP), to be held jointly with the 38th Annual Meeting of the Australasian Society for Phycology and Aquatic Botany (ASPAB).

This international congress will gather students, academics, researchers, and professionals to showcase the latest research on protists, seaweeds and seagrasses, applying cutting-edge technologies, brainstorm ideas, and forge new connections.

The Call for Abstracts and Registrations are STILL OPEN. Abstracts submitted after 4 JULY 2024 will be considered for POSTER presentations only.

Our Final Program is now available. Guideline for presenters has been updated.

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Topics covered

APCOP-V will cover a broad range of topics related to research of protists and aquatic botany (including seaweeds and seagrasses), including but not limited to:

  • Omics and microbiome
  • Symbiosis and holobionts
  • Parasites and infections
  • Model organisms
  • Systematics, phylogenetics and evolution
  • Microscopy and cell biology
  • Harmful and other algal blooms
  • Ecology and physiology
  • Aquaculture and bioeconomy 
  • Synthetic biology and bioproducts
  • Biodiversity and environment rehabilitation

Key dates

02 April 2024Abstract submissions open
14 May 2024Release of registration information
27 May 2024Online registrations open
28 June 2024Abstract submissions close (extended deadline)
4 July 2024Abstract submissions open for late posters
10 July 2024First communications of abstract acceptance
30 August 2024Early-bird registrations close
03 November 2024Welcome Reception
04-06 November 2024APCOP-V

APCOP-V is organised in collaboration with

supported by

proud affiliate societies of