Main conference Day 1: The Big Picture, Policy & TechnologyWednesday, 5 November 2025 - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)

Stay ahead of the curve with an in-depth look at global production trends and policy shifts!

• Growth Hotspots: Who’s leading the way? A comparison of North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
• Tech Spotlight: Emerging innovations like advanced, second-, and third-generation biofuels.
• Game-Changing Feedstocks: Shifting from crops to waste-based and algal biofuels.
• Decarbonisation Goals: How biofuels align with global GHG reduction efforts.
• Tech Spotlight: Enzymes as a key innovation in second- and third-generation

Gain the latest insights into the scope, scale, and growth trajectory of the biofuels market!

• Ethanol Market Trends, Challenges & Sustainability Requirements
• Global Market Size and Key Statistics
• Regions Poised for Rapid Growth
• Drivers of Demand in the EU, USA, Asia, and LATAM
• Main global regulatory drivers (including global biofuel blending walls)
• Global production capacity for key biofuels

A high-level discussion on the policies, regulations, and investment trends shaping the ethanol and biofuels industry across major global markets.

• Global Biofuels & Ethanol Regulatory Landscape: Key Policies & Initiatives
• Europe: RED III, ReFuelEU Aviation, maritime policies, and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy reshaping the biofuels market.
• USA: SAF investments, the Inflation Reduction Act, Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), Clean Fuel Standards, and infrastructure development under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
• Brazil: RenovaBio driving decarbonization, with high ethanol blending rates (27%+) and the ongoing influence of the Proálcool Program.
• India: Achieving E20 blending targets through sustainable feedstocks, supported by the National Biofuels Policy and SDG commitments.
• Canada: Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) and provincial ethanol blending mandates fostering market growth and sustainability.

• Carbon pricing mechanisms driving market transformation in aviation and maritime sectors
• Current support frameworks: ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, and financial incentives
• Post-2026 policy evolution based on public consultation findings and stakeholder feedback
• Balancing regulatory approaches with investment certainty for sustainable fuel scale-up

• Historical price movement and legislations
• How RePowerEU affected the market
• What is following in 2026 onwards

Join the conversation on biofuels’ critical role in decarbonizing global transportation!

• Scaling biofuels for land, air, and sea.
• Meeting demand with greener refining capacity.
• Future-ready solutions for low-carbon transportation.

• Global regulatory framework: How the emerging IMO Net-Zero Framework will shape the future of shipping?
• Regulatory Hurdles: How do current EU regulations, excluding crop-based biofuels, affect the maritime industry, and how can this be addressed?
• Future Biofuels: What biofuels are being considered for use in maritime transport
• Regulatory Incentives: What regulatory frameworks and incentives are necessary to accelerate the adoption of biofuels in the maritime sector?
• Carbon Removal: How can carbon capture and storage (CCS) be integrated into biofuel production for maritime, and how does this contribute to reducing emissions?
• The Cost of Maritime Fuels: Which marine fuels, including crop-based ethanol available at scale, offer the best pathways to decarbonizing shipping?

• Establishing partnerships along the value chain
• Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to develop and bring innovative solutions to the market
• Creating further value for ethanol producers through a continuous improvement approach