GCS 2025 in numbers
Participant feedback on the GCS2025 conference
“I think the format is great, especially the discussion panel at the end. Perhaps the discussion panel could be even extended by in advance collecting topics for discussion from the registered attendees and including all speakers into the discussion.”
Stefan Seemann (University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark, Attendee)
“The conference was very well organised, and I truly enjoyed all the talks. The variety of topics covered from fundamental mechanisms to applied aspects made it especially engaging. Overall, it was an excellent and enriching experience.”
Haseeb Ul Arfin (Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India, Attendee)
“I loved that it was focused on microalgae, with a variety of topics that allows looking outside of one’s favourite field for a time. Plus, it actually allowed me to complete my ongoing familiarization with Chlamydomonas as a model organism.”
Nolwenn Guéguen (Toulouse, France, Attendee)
“The GCS2025 conference was very interesting, oral presentations very clear. I propose that the talks at the next meeting be recorded.”
María Cecilia Damiani (CERZOS-CONICET, Argentine, Attendee)
“Very interesting as always.”
Miles Minio (Politecnich university of Marche, Ancona, Attendee)
“The format is very nice, and it feels interactive despite being online. The presentations were all very good, and the general discussion at the end of each conference day is stimulating.”
Stefania Viola (BIAM, CEA Cadarache, Saint-Paul Lez Durances, France, Invited Speaker)
“The session brought together brilliant minds of the field. It really was an amazing experience to be a part of this conference. The discussions were enlightening and the works they presented were commendable.”
Gauri Pachauri (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India, Attendee)
“It was very interesting and well organized.”
Anna Tedeschi (Institute of Bioscences and Bioresources, CNR, Portici, Italy, Attendee)
“Galvanized by the topics, hopeful for a brighter future in research after this GCS2025. Maybe a pause 5 minutes longer will be better next time (but it’s not a “negative” impression).”
Marco Cutillo (Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy, Attendee)
“Well organized workshop, with high value speakers, high quality talks and topics of great interest.”
Alberto Vitali (Institute of Chemical and Technological Sciences, CNR, Rome, Attendee)
“It’s a great yearly conference to attend to, this is my third year for GCS looking forward always to the next, absolutely great talks from speakers every year.”
Lawrence Victor Vitug (Bulacan State University, Philippines, Attendee)
“Nice conference, easy to attend and always worth it. It is always nice for me to reconnect to a field of study that is part of my past, as I am now working mainly on animals. But the fact that this is free and online gives me the opportunity to stay connected to these topics that I do find extremely interesting and relevant. Thank you.”
Emma Bazzani (Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, UK, Attendee)
“The speakers were well chosen, with substantial knowledge in their field.”
Ivanina Vasileva (Institute of Forage Crops, Agricultural Academy, Pleven, Bulgaria, Attendee)
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the organizers and speakers for the excellent organization of the GCS2025 online conference. The event was very well structured, with informative presentations and smooth coordination. For future, it would be great to include a hybrid format that allows both in person and online participation. Thank you for your effort!”
Aynura Pashayeva (Institute of Molecular Biology, Ministry of the Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, Attendee)
“I appreciated both the topics and level of the talks, as well as the final discussions on both mornings.”
Elisabetta Bergantino (Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, Attendee)
“Very high level science, excellent talks covering all aspects of microalga photosynthesis. Congratulations!”
Christophe Brunet (Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Napoli, Italy, Attendee)
“The event appeared well-structured and professionally coordinated. The communication before and during the conference was clear and the platform itself was easy to navigate. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Green Christmas Session 2025 conference.”
Ivana Jagodić (Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia, Attendee)
“I think conference was amazing especially the first part was more suitable with what I was looking for but there should be some breaks between every talk or every two talks because you need to do something but you don’t want to miss it either.”
Recep Talha Akgun (The Institute of Photonic Sciences, Barcelona, Spain, Attendee)
“I can only say positive things about the event: the organization was outstanding, the talks, the discussion. It was a very friendly environment to talk about science! Looking forward to the next edition!”
Maria Agustina Dominguez Martin (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain, Invited Speaker)
“A very international and multidisciplinary conference, with speakers representative of several fields of both applied and fundamental research in photosynthesis. The organization was perfect in terms of chairing, keeping the time and giving the possibility for Q&A. This is a very useful online conference that gives the possibility to those that cannot attend conferences in presence to hear the latest findings from excellent researchers and to interact with each others. I wish it would continue to be organized every year.”
Andrea Trotta (Institute of Biosciences and BioResouces, CNR, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, Attendee)
“It was all about algae – an area already rich with research, buzzing with ongoing work, and still bursting with untapped possibilities. The discussions genuinely excited me and pushed me to rethink my own approach, opening up new angles and perspectives to explore.”
Gurpreet Nagi (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, India, Attendee)
“Excellent variety and quality of topics and speakers.”
Stefano Santabarbara (IBBA, CNR, Milan, Italy, Attendee)
“I enjoyed learning about a wide range of topics, including both basic and applied science in algal research.”
Yasuyo Yamaoka (The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea, Invited Speaker)
“It was great initiative. Hope it continues for rest of the years.”
Jayaram Moorthy (CEITEC, Czech Republic, Attendee)
“The conference was very well organized and structured; all the talks were informative.”
Rui Miao (Uppsala University, Sweden, Invited Speaker)
“It is my second time participating in the GCS. I love it!”
Thais Huarancca Reyes (University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, Attendee)