ONLINE CONFERENCE | FREE REGISTRATION
TUE Dec 2nd 9:00 – 13:30 (CET) | WEN Dec 3rd 9:00 – 13:30 (CET)
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS BY LEADING WORLDWIDE SCHOLARS
TOPICS: ● STRUCTURE, FUNCTION & DYNAMICS ● PHOTOSYNTHETIC FACTORIES
Registration deadline: 28 November 2025
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Contact us at gcs.org@cnr.it
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Tomas Morosinotto
Professor of Plant Physiology, Department of Biology, University of Padova, Director of the Botanical Garden, University of Padova, Italy
The international conference Green Christmas Session explores how photosynthetic microorganisms can serve as valuable tools for promoting sustainable development. Conceived as an annual series of interactive online meetings, the conference aims to foster dialogue, encourage interdisciplinary exchange, and highlight cutting-edge research on the diverse applications of photosynthetic microorganisms.
The fourth edition of the GCS will provide insights into the mechanisms of photosynthetic reactions and their regulation, with an emphasis on advanced methodologies, ranging from molecular and spectroscopic techniques to systems biology, that help unravel these complex processes. With contributions from PIs leading current EU projects, the conference will also spotlight inspiring success stories that demonstrate how research on photosynthetic microorganisms is driving real-world technologies. From generating green energy and high value bioproducts to pioneering nutrient recovery and sustainable waste management, these examples will demonstrate the tangible impact of photosynthetic microorganisms in driving innovation and addressing global environmental challenges.
GREEN CHRISTMAS SESSION 2025 TOPICS:
- Structure, Function & Dynamics of Photosynthetic Components
- Photosynthetic Factories: From the Lab to Industrial Applications
Attendees will gain firsthand insight into how groundbreaking research is being translated into practical and sustainable applications, while exploring innovative approaches and technologies that uncover the molecular mechanisms of photosynthetic processes.
Be part of this international online meeting, where you can connect with colleagues in an informal setting and explore the latest developments and trends in bio-based applications of photosynthetic microorganisms and components.
The conference has been designed in line with the EU’s Open Science policy, which seeks to create a more welcoming, inclusive, and transparent scientific environment where collaboration thrives. We believe in making knowledge accessible to all, so participation is free upon registration (which is mandatory, but easy!).
Join us for an inspiring and enriching experience!
The Institute for Biological Systems, ISB-CNR, will virtually host the conference.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Maya Dimova Lambreva
Institute for Biological Systems, CNR, Rome, Italy
CO-CHAIR: Giorgio Perin
University of Padova, Italy
Yagut Allahverdiyeva-Rinne
University of Turku, Finland
Yonghua Li-Beisson
Aix-Marseille Institute of Biosciences and Biotechnology, CEA, France
Sarah d’Adamo
Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Lauri Nikkanen
University of Turku, Finland
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Alessandro Tozzi
Institute for Biological Systems, CNR, Rome, Italy
Lorenzo Pin
Institute for Agricultural and Forest Systems in the Mediterranean, CNR, Catania, Italy
Giorgio Giardini
Institute for Biological Systems, CNR, Rome, Italy
Giovanni Mele
Institute for Biological Systems, CNR, Rome, Italy
Carmelo Cannarella
Institute for Biological Systems, CNR, Rome, Italy
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF
 International Society of Photosynthesis Research (ISPR) |
 Società Italiana di Biologia Vegetale |
 Dipartimento di biologia (DiBio), Uni Padova |
 European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) |
 Groupement de Recherche Integrative Biology of CO2 Capture |
 Associazione Italiana di Fotobiologia (SIFB) |
 VLAG Graduate School |
 European Society for Photobiology (ESP) |
 SPIN-FERT project |