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Proposed
Agenda and Call for Abstracts
“Building an Industry”
Request for
Presentation Abstracts
Submission Deadline is August 28, 2006
Submission deadline extended to Monday,
September 11, 2006
Please submit your abstract to
speakers@bbibiofuels.com
The BBI Biofuels Workshop & Tradeshow
Series has opened the Call for Abstracts for both the Eastern Region
Workshop (Nashville, TN Oct 30 – Nov 1) and the Western Region Workshop
(San Diego, CA Nov 27-30)!
The BBI Biofuels Workshop Series is an
important opportunity to connect with others in the biofuels industry in
the eastern and western U.S. regions. We are expecting nearly 1,000
combined attendees representing current and future biofuels producers,
technology providers, feedstock producers, state and federal government,
lending institutions, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders along
with a total of over 100 exhibitors.
We are seeking presentation topics from individuals and companies with a
strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol and biodiesel production,
technological advancements, biomass utilization, and near-term research
and development. Abstracts submitted will be considered for presentations
in the Technical Workshop Sessions and General Session.
If you have an abstract or proposal
you would like to present during the BBI Biofuels Workshop Series (either
Eastern Region, Western Region, or both), please download the form below,
fill out and forward your biography and a 100 word summary of your
abstract to
speakers@bbibiofuels.com or fax to 719-539-0301. Please do
not submit a biography or abstract without the accompanying form below.
BBI Biofuels Workshop
Series: Call For Abstracts - Microsoft Word DOC
format (64KB size). This is the
preferred version of this form - simply save to your computer, and open
with Microsoft Word. Then fill in the appropriate form fields in
Word, save, and email to BBI. Or print out completed form and fax to
the number above. Please help us in expediting the handling of your
abstract by filling out and emailing this form version if possible.
BBI Biofuels Workshop
Series: Call For Abstracts - Adobe Acrobat PDF
format (166KB size). This is an
alternate version of this form. If you do not have Microsoft Word, then
you can download this PDF form, print out, and fill in the information by
hand or typewriter. Then fax to the number above.
Proposed Agenda
(Current as of August 8, 2006)
EASTERN REGION
- Monday, October 30
WESTERN REGION
- Monday, November 27
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8:00 am-8:00 pm |
Conference
Registration Open
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9:00 am-4:00 pm |
(Eastern
Region) - Project Development and Lenders Seminar
An
in-depth full day seminar that explores the start to finish of
developing a biofuels project. This seminar will also provide lenders
an opportunity to meet with other lenders who have already financed
ethanol projects.
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12:00-5:00 pm |
Exhibitor
Move-In
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6:00-8:00 pm |
Grand Opening of the Trade Show and Welcoming Reception
This
will be an excellent opportunity to meet vendors and organizations to
learn about products, services, technology, and equipment providers to
the biofuels industry.
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EASTERN REGION
- Tuesday, October 31
WESTERN REGION
- Tuesday, November 28
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7:00 am-5:00 pm |
Conference
Registration Open
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8:00-9:00 am |
Breakfast
in the Trade Show
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9:00-9:15 am |
Welcome
and Opening Remarks
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9:15-9:30 am |
Keynote
Address
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9:30-10:00 am |
Building a Biofuels Industry
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10:00-10:20 am |
Refreshment Break
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10:20-11:00 am |
Opportunities for Biofuels Production and Use Around the Region
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11:00-11:30 am |
Update
on Federal Government Programs that Support Biofuels
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11:30 am-1:30 pm |
Lunch in
the Trade Show
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1:30-3:00 pm |
Workshop 1- Ethanol Production:
Commercial-Scale Ethanol and Coproduct Production: How It’s Made
Workshop 2 - Emerging Technologies I:
Advancements in the Biofuels Industry/Biomass Utilization
The
“Emerging Technologies” Workshop will discuss advancements in the
biofuels industry and improving the commercial viability of biofuels
production and use.
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3:00-3:30 pm |
Refreshment Break
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3:30-5:00 pm |
Workshop 3 – Biodiesel Production
Commercial-Scale Biodiesel Production: How It’s Made
Workshop 4 - Emerging Technologies II: Looking to the Future
Part
two of the “Emerging Technologies” Workshop will discuss further
innovations in the biofuels industry that will impact today and
tomorrow
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5:00-7:00 pm |
Networking
Reception
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EASTERN REGION
- Wednesday, November 1
WESTERN REGION
- Wednesday, November 29
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7:00-11:00 am |
Conference
Registration Open
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8:00-9:00 am |
Breakfast
in the Trade Show
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9:00-10:30 am |
Workshop 5 – Biofuels Financing and Project Development
An
overview and discussion on project development, financing options, and
lessons learned for ethanol and biodiesel facilities.
Workshop 6 – Feedstocks For Biofuels Production
This
Workshop will discuss the feedstock options in the region for ethanol
and biodiesel production.
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10:30 am-1:00 pm |
Expo Open
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11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Lunch in
the Trade Show
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1:00-2:00 pm |
Panel
Discussion - “Emerging Markets and Opportunities for Ethanol on a
Regional and National Level”
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2:00-3:00 pm |
Panel
Discussion - “Emerging Markets and Opportunities for Biodiesel on a
Regional and National Level”
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3:00-3:20 pm |
Refreshment Break
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3:20-4:15 pm |
Final
Forum – “Where Do We Go from Here?”
The
questions “what have we learned?”
and “where do we go from here?”
will be addressed in this final conference forum. The goals of this
session are to build consensus and to develop a path forward through
discussions on how to overcome industry barriers as well as
identifying potential policy drivers for development of a vital
biofuels industry.
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4:15-4:30 pm |
Wrap Up
and Closing Remarks
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WESTERN REGION
- Thursday, November 30
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9:00 am-4:00 pm |
(Western
Region only) - Project Development and Lenders Seminar
An
in-depth full day seminar that explores the start to finish of
developing a biofuels project. This seminar will also provide lenders
an opportunity to meet with other lenders who have already financed
ethanol projects.
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Project Development
and Lenders Seminar
Eastern Region: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, October 30, 2006
Western Region: 8:00 am-3:00 pm, November 30, 2006
Preliminary Agenda
Registration
Introduction and
Welcoming Remarks
Representative, BBI International
Basics of Biofuels
Production
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Ethanol 101 – Ethanol
Producer TBD or consultant
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Biodiesel 101 –
Biodiesel Producer TBD or consultant
Presentation will provide a basic overview of current ethanol and
biodiesel production processes and technology, plant capacities and
locations, and a number of others industry facts.
Show video: “Ethanol Production 101” (10 minutes)
Refreshment Break
Establishing
Feasibility- Making Certain It Makes Sense
Moderator- Representative, BBI International
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Siting Your Plant:
Important Selection Criteria
Siting a plant based on the right mix of feedstock availability,
market access and other cost-saving synergies, such as co-location, is a
key to project sustainability in a rapidly growing industry.
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Feedstock Supply
This session will review feedstocks that can be used to produce
biofuels now and in the future; how much feedstock is required; options
for procuring feedstocks; managing supply and price risk; and cooperatives
and delivery contracts.
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Biofuels Markets and
Opportunities
The ethanol and biodiesel markets will be looked at -
geographically, by market type (conventional gasoline, RFG, CO), and
projected areas for growth and future market drivers, such as the RFS.
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Co-Products: Current
Markets and Developments
This session will review co-products from ethanol and biodiesel
production, current markets and market opportunities and challenges.
Networking Luncheon
Project Development-
Building a Team for Success
Moderator- Representative, BBI International
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Organizing the
Business
Structuring for success and for attracting financing is a key to
successful project development. This session will look at the options and
trends in organizing for the future.
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Design/Build: Finding
the Right Company for the Project
Choosing the right Engineering and construction firm can make the
difference between expedience and a battle for attracting investors and
financing. This session will discuss the current options and what to look
for.
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Energy Supply:
Understanding the Core Issues
This will be a presentation on energy requirements for ethanol and
biodiesel plants (thermal and electrical) and the impacts of siting a
plant on natural gas and electrical supply options. It will also include
an overview of natural gas markets, supply, and price outlook, plus
alternatives to natural gas, and cogeneration.
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Current Emission &
Environmental Regulations
This presentation will be an overview of typical plant emissions (type
and source), state and federal regulations, and control technologies, plus
what to expect for a permitting timeline.
Refreshment Break
Project Finance-
Finding Money and Understanding the “Golden Rule”
Moderator- Jeff Kistner – Vice President, Project Finance, BBI
International
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Financing Options and
Equity Drives
A panel discussion of the various sources for plant financing,
typical project requirements for equity, debt, sub-debt and other creative
options, plus guidelines for reaching financial close.
Managing Your Ethanol
Plant
This will be an important session on plant organization and
responsibilities, how to maximize operating efficiencies, plant
maintenance and administration.
‘Ask the Experts’ Q&A
Session
All seminar speakers will participate in this special Q&A session.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions about a specific
presentation or address other topics of interest with these industry
experts.
Seminar Wrap-Up and Adjournment
Don’t miss these important events! For more information, contact:
BBI International, Conference and Event Planning
Ashley Delarue
228 North F Street, Suite 1
PO Box 1146
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-0300 Fax: 719-539-0301
conferences@bbibiofuels.com
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Broin Companies
Burns and McDonnell
Dallas Group
ICM, Inc.
Novozymes
Stoel Rives LLP
Syngenta
US Water Services
Warren Controls
In Partnership With:
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Contact
Michelle Meinberg
for more information
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