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| EASTERN REGION - Monday, October 30 |
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| 8:00am-8pm |
Conference Registration Open |
| 9:00am-4pm |
Project Development & Lenders Seminar (Magnolia Ballroom) |
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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 and biodiesel projects.
Please visit www.biofuelsworkshop.com for more information on Seminar registration and program details.
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| 6:00-8:00pm |
Grand Opening of the Trade Show and Welcoming Reception (Ryman Exhibit Hall – B1) |
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An excellent opportunity to meet industry vendors and organizations and to learn about the latest products, services, technologies, and equipment for the biofuels industry.
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| EASTERN REGION - Tuesday, October 31 |
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| 7:00am-5pm |
Conference Registration Open |
| 7:30:–8:30am |
Breakfast in the Trade Show (Ryman Exhibit Hall – B1) |
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| 8:30-8:40am |
Opening Remarks (Tennessee Ballroom CDE) |
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- Mike Bryan, CEO, BBI International
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| 8:40-9:10am |
Welcoming Keynote Address |
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- The Honorable Ken Givens, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, State of Tennessee
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| 9:10-10:10am |
Setting the Stage: National Overview |
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Representatives from the national ethanol and biodiesel industry trade associations will give an update
and overview on current policies affecting the marketplace, production and opportunities for industry growth.
- Samantha Slater, Director of Congressional Regulatory Affairs, Renewable Fuels Association
- Representative, National Biodiesel Board (invited)
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| 10:15-10:45am |
Refreshment Break (Ballroom Foyer) |
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| 10:45-11:30am |
Update on Federal Government Programs Supporting the Expansion Biofuels |
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A full update on the latest programs that support technology and research for improved biofuels production and use
- Federal Strategy for Cellulosic Ethanol Development - Jonathan Meilenz, Group Leader, Bioconversion Science and Technology, Life Sciences Division, Oakridge National Laboratory
- Sun Grant Initiative: Opportunities for University and Industry Collaborative Research in Bioenergy and Bioproducts - Kelly Tiller, Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, University of Tennessee
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| 11:30-1:30pm |
Lunch in the Trade Show (Ryman Exhibit Hall – B1) |
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| 1:30-5:00 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Workshops |
| 1:30-3:15 pm |
Workshop 1A – BIODIESEL PRODUCTION OVERVIEW & TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS |
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(Tennessee Ballroom AB)
- How to Develop a Small to Medium Sized Biodiesel Processing Plant - John Walden, Managing Director & President, Achieve Biodiesel
- Factors Affecting Biodiesel Stability - Jack Burgazli, Technology Platform Leader, Innospec Inc.
- Speaker TBA
Workshop 2A – ETHANOL PRODUCTION OVERVIEW & TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
(Tennessee Ballroom C)
- Optimizing Energy Use During the Ethanol Manufacturing Process – Matt Haakenstade P.E., Account Executive, U.S. Energy Services, Inc
- Life Cycle Analysis of Ethanol Production: An Evaluation and Opportunities to Reduce Energy Use - Eric Mork, Business Development Manager, ICM, Inc.
- Advancing Ethanol Production through Biorefining – Doug Berven, Director of Business Development, Broin Companies
- A Comparative Analysis of Technologies for Production of Cellulosic Ethanol – David Bransby, Professor, Auburn University, Alabama
Workshop 3A – OTHER BIOMASS USES (Thermal, Electric, Power, Biogas, etc.)
(Tennessee Ballroom DE)
- Application of Cooling, Heating, and Power Using Biomass – Louay Chamra, Mississippi State University, Micro-CHP and Bio-Fuel Center
- Advancing Biofuels Production with Landfill Gas Energy- John Carter, Eastern Research Group
- New Uses for Biomass – Jock Gill, Grass Energy Collaborative Incorporated
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| 3:15-3:30pm |
Refreshment Break |
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| 3:30-5:00pm |
Workshop 1B – BIODIESEL PRODUCTS & MARKETS (Tennessee Ballroom AB) |
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- Use of Used Oil or Biodiesel for Process Heat - Sjon- Paul Conyer, Research Engineer, EnergyLogic
- How Clean Cities Grow Green Economies- Jonathon Overly, Executive Director, East Tennesse Clean Fuels Coalition
- New Uses for Glycerin – Speaker TBA
Workshop 2B – ETHANOL PRODUCTS & MARKETS
(Tennessee Ballroom C)
- Flash Freezing Locally Grown Produce with CO2 Derived from On-Site Ethanol Production – David Specca, Acting Director, Rutgers EcoComplex, NJ Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University
- Robert White, Ethanol Producer Information Council (EPIC)
- New Uses for Distillers Grains – Stephanie Wilson, Kemin Industries
Workshop 3B – NEW BIOBASED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
(Tennessee Ballroom DE)
- Aligning Public and Private Resources to Commercialize Biobased Products and Green Technology in the Mississippi River Delta - Peter Nelson, Co-Founder, BioDimensions
- New Biobased Web Developments - Kelly Tiller, Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, University of Tennessee
- Speaker TBA
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| 5:00-7:00pm |
Networking Reception (Delta Lounge) |
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| EASTERN REGION - Wednesday, November 1 |
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| 7:00am-5pm |
Conference Registration Open |
| 7:30:–8:30am |
Breakfast in the Trade Show (Ryman Exhibit Hall – B1) |
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| 8:30-8:40am |
Opening Remarks (Tennessee Ballroom CDE) |
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- Mike Bryan, CEO, BBI International
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| 8:40-9:15am |
The Big Picture |
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A special presentation on the social, health, and economic effects of biodiesel in low income
communities in America
- Josh Tickell, Author, Biodiesel America
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| 9:15-9:45 am |
Advancements in Clean Energy Technologies |
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- Dan Desmond, Deputy Secretary for Energy and Technology Deployment, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (invited)
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| 9:45-10:30am |
Automotive Industry Perspective on Biofuels |
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A panel of automotive industry representatives will discuss current and future opportunities and barriers of biodiesel and ethanol use in the automotive market.
- Coleman Jones, Biofuels Implementation Manager, General Motors
- Representative, Volkswagen (invited)
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| 10:30-10:50am |
Refreshment Break |
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| 10:50-11:15am |
Biofuels in Transportation: Implications Regarding the Use of Biofuels and Other Alternative Fuels |
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- Timothy Theiss, Oakridge National Laboratory
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| 11:15-11:45am |
Outlook on Feedstock Issues on the Horizon |
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- Hosein Shapouri, Agriculture Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Energy and New Uses
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| 11:45-1:30pm |
Lunch in the Trade Show (Ryman Exhibit Hall – B1) |
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Last hour of the trade show! Trade Show will close at 1:30 p.m.
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| 1:30-3:00pm |
Regional Strategies for Fostering Biofuels Industry Development in the East (Tennessee Ballroom CDE) |
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- Ray Daffner, Appalachian Regional Commission, Washington D.C
- Rick Handley, Director of Regional Energy Programs, CONEG Policy Research Center (Coalition of Northeastern Governors)
- Phil Badger, Southern States Energy Board
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| 3:00-3:45pm |
FINAL FORUM – How Much Biofuels can be Produced in the Region |
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Panelists will discuss and share their expertise on how much biofuels can be produced in the region. Challenges, opportunities, policies and how the playing field looks will be an important part of the discussion.
This will be an interactive discussion amongst panelists and the audience.
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| 3:45-4:00pm |
Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks |
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WESTERN REGION - Monday, November 27
| 8:00 am-8:00 pm |
Conference Registration Open |
| 12:00-5:00 pm |
Exhibitor Move-In |
| 6:00-8:00 pm |
Grand Opening of the Trade Show and Welcoming Reception |
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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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WESTERN REGION - Tuesday, November 28
| 7:00 am-5:00 pm |
Conference Registration Open |
| 8:00-9:00 am |
Breakfast in the Trade Show |
| 9:00-9:15 am |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 9:15-9:30 am |
Keynote Address |
| 9:30-10:00 am |
Building a Biofuels Industry |
| 10:00-10:20 am |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:20-11:00 am |
Opportunities for Biofuels Production and Use Around the Region |
11:00-11:30 am |
Update on Federal Government Programs That Support Biofuels |
11:30-1:30 pm |
Lunch in the Trade Show |
1:30-3:00 pm |
Workshop 1 – Ethanol Production
Commercial-Scale Ethanol and Coproduct Production: How It’s Made
Workshop 2 - Emergin Technologies I: Advancements in the Biofuels Industry
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The “Emerging Technologies” Workshop will discuss advancements in the biofuels industry and for improving the commercial viability of biofuels production and use.
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3:00-3:30 pm |
Refreshment Break |
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
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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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WESTERN REGION - Wednesday, November 29
| 7:00-11:00 am |
Conference Registration Open |
| 8:00-9:00 am |
Breakfast in the Trade Show |
| 9:00-10:30 am |
Workshop 5 – Biofuels Financing and Project Development |
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An overview and discussion on project development,
financing options, and lessons learned for ethanol and biodiesel facilities.
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Workshop 6 – Feedstocks For Biofuels Production |
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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 |
| 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Lunch in the Trade Show |
| 1:00-2:00 pm |
Panel Discussion - “Emerging Markets and Opportunities for Ethanol on a Regional and National Level” |
| 2:00-3:00 pm |
Panel Discussion - “Emerging Markets and Opportunities for Biodiesel on a Regional and National Level” |
| 3:00-3:20 pm |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:20-4:15 pm |
Final Forum – “Where Do We Go from Here?” |
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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 |
WESTERN REGION - Thursday, November 30
| 9:00 am-4:00 pm |
(Western Region) - Project Development and Lenders Seminar |
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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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