Agenda - Pre-conference Summits: Separately Bookable

09:45 - 10:30

Registration and Welcome

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Distillers Grains and Product Diversification Summit

SAF Pre-Conference Summit I Separate Registration Needed

Evening Seminar: Geopolitics, Biofuels & Pricing I (tickets booked separately)

10:30 - 11:00

Innovations in Fermentation for Sustainable Ethanol By-Products

The role of advanced fermentation and separation techniques in reducing waste.
Emerging technologies for optimizing ethanol by-products in livestock feed.
Overcoming challenges in water recovery and waste reduction.

11:00 - 11:30

Panel Discussion: The Future of Ethanol By-Products in Sustainable Agriculture

How are ethanol by-products evolving to meet sustainability goals in animal nutrition?
What innovative processing methods are emerging to improve product value and performance?
How can industry collaborations drive research and adoption of new ethanol by-product applications?

11:30 - 12:00

Maximizing Protein Extraction from Ethanol Production

12:00 - 13:00

Networking Lunch

13:00 - 13:30

Round Table Discussion: Optimizing Ethanol Production Costs for a Competitive Market

13:30 - 14:00

Round Table Discussion: Navigating Evolving Regulatory Frameworks

14:00 - 14:30

Market Expansion and Supply Chain Optimization

14:30 - 15:00

Panel Discussion: The Future of Feedstock Diversification

Opportunities and challenges presented by RED III policies.
Addressing feedstock bottlenecks and technological limitations.

10:30 - 11:00

Technology and Innovation

Investment in emerging SAF production technologies like Power-to-Liquid (PtL) and Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ).
Research partnerships between EU member states and private sector players to drive innovation.
Role of digital tools and artificial intelligence in optimizing SAF production and distribution.

11:00 - 11:30

Economic Viability and Market Scalability

Addressing the cost disparity between SAF and conventional jet fuels through subsidies, tax credits, and market-based incentives.
Encouraging private investment in SAF production facilities and infrastructure across the EU.
Development of carbon pricing mechanisms to enhance SAF competitiveness.

Elvis Ebikade - Sustainable Fuels Expert, Southwest Airlines

11:30 - 12:00

Global Cooperation and Trade

Coordination with international bodies such as ICAO and CORSIA to standardize SAF accounting and carbon offset frameworks.
Addressing trade barriers and fostering partnerships with between countries for feedstock sourcing and SAF production.

12:00 - 13:00

Networking Lunch

13:00 - 13:30

Supply Chain and Infrastructure Development

Strengthening regional supply chains for SAF feedstocks and final products within the EU.
Enhancing infrastructure at major airports to enable SAF blending, storage, and fueling.
Investment in multimodal transport systems to improve feedstock logistics and reduce overall emissions.

13:30 - 14:00

Navigating SAF Mandates and Market Readiness

Explore the preparedness of the market for the implementation of ReFuel EU Aviation and the UK mandate.
Discuss the coexistence of EU and UK Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandates.
Analyse the potential impact of SAF mandates on aviation fuel prices and trading patterns.
Assess whether SAF mandates will stimulate domestic production and how demand is projected to evolve beyond 2050.

Daniel Lopes - VP of Business Development and Sustainability, FS Brazil

14:00 - 14:30

SAF Accounting Frameworks

Understand the complexities of SAF accounting under various international frameworks, including CORSIA, EU, and UK ETS.
Examine how SAF contributes to achieving emissions reduction goals set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Review advancements in research and development that support robust and transparent emissions reduction accounting mechanisms.

14:30 - 15:00

Unlocking the Potential of Alcohol: Hydrogen, Chemicals, and Jet Fuel Innovations

15:00 - 15:05

End of the SAF Summit

16:00 - 17:00

Geopolitics, Biofuels & Pricing: Evening Trade Seminar

Michaël Tanchum - CEO, Nexus Foresight

17:00 - 18:00

Networking Drinks & Canapes Geopolitics

Pre-conference Summits: Separately BookableTuesday, 4 November 2025 - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)

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