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
• Supply and demand dynamics for main biofuels (including bio-based SAF)

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.

This panel will provide an in-depth analysis of the EU ETS’s evolution, the impact of RePowerEU on the carbon market, and what to expect from upcoming policy changes and market trends leading into 2026 and beyond.

• Overview of historical price trends and key legislative changes
• The influence of RePowerEU on the carbon market
• Market dynamics and policy shifts leading up to 2026
• What to expect from EU ETS beyond 2026 in meeting climate goals
• How RePowerEU affected the market
• Do we believe the carbon prices will go up?
• Update on RED III

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?

• HEFA as the Leading SAF Pathway – Utilizing vegetable oils for SAF production while competing with biodiesel, renewable diesel, and maritime fuel markets.
• Feedstock Competition & Price Pressures – Growing demand from aviation, trucking, and shipping sectors could drive up vegetable oil prices and impact supply availability.
• Exploring Alternative SAF Pathways – While Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) has faced challenges, rising vegetable oil prices could make it a more viable solution for future SAF production.

• 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