Agenda - Main conference DAY ONE | World Ethanol & Biofuels

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DAY ONE of World Ethanol and Biofuels: Shaping the Future of Biofuels: Policies, Innovation, and Sustainability

08:15 - 09:00

Registration and Networking

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Powering Biofuels Growth: Policy and Global Trends

09:00 - 09:10

Chairperson opening remarks:

09:10 - 09:30

AccelerateEU and the Future of Renewable Transport Fuels: Policy, Security, and Scale

09:30 - 09:50

Keynote: Scaling Renewable Fuels at Speed: From Innovation to Industrial Scale

09:50 - 10:30

Panel: Policy and Regulation: Driving Growth in Renewable Fuels

Greta Drumstaité - Head of Policy & Advocacy, Raízen
Craig Winneker - Director of Communications, ePURE – European renewable ethanol
Valérie Corre - Director Regulatory Affairs Alcohol/Ethanol Europe, Tereos

10:30 - 11:15

Networking Break

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Innovating Ethanol: Driving Sustainability and Decarbonization

11:15 - 12:00

Panel: Global Biofuels Trends: Advancing Sustainable Energy in Global Markets

Balancing ethanol demand with sustainable production.
Addressing feedstock scarcity and land-use conflicts.
Scaling second-generation ethanol technologies.
Adapting infrastructure for biofuel integration.
Ensuring stable policies and investment incentives.

Antonio Vallespir - CEO, Vertex Bioenergy
Paulo Macedo - Global Managing Director, International Corporate Relations, Policy & Advocacy, Raizen
José Ramón Freire López - Director General, Asociación Española del Bioetanol

12:00 - 12:20

Scaling Up Ethanol Production: Innovations and Strategies for Meeting Global Demand

12:20 - 12:40

Advanced Fermentation Technologies: Unlocking Higher Yields and Efficiency in Ethanol Production

12:40 - 13:00

Biosolutions for Sustainability: Leveraging Enzymes and Microbial Innovations in Ethanol Manufacturing

13:00 - 14:20

Lunch Break

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Fuelling the Future: Biofuels Across Land, Sea, and Sky

14:20 - 15:00

Panel Discussion: Overcoming Barriers: Making Marine Biofuels Scalable

How can the marine industry address infrastructure and supply chain limitations for biofuels at ports?
What solutions exist to overcome the lower energy density of biofuels for long-distance shipping?
How can shipping companies balance the high costs of biofuels with sustainability goals?
What strategies can be implemented to retrofit existing engines for biofuel compatibility?
How can the industry ensure a sustainable and reliable supply of biofuel feedstocks without competing with food production?
What role do regulations and certifications play in accelerating or hindering biofuel adoption?

Dasa Mamrillova - Government Affairs Director of the European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Association, EWABA
Zoltán Szabó - Secretary General, Climate Ethanol Alliance

15:00 - 15:20

Ethanol Biofuels: Powering the Future of Maritime Sustainability

15:20 - 15:40

Solving SAF Feedstock Challenges with ATJ Technology

ATJ technology converts ethanol into SAF to address feedstock shortages.
We offer a scalable, sustainable solution for aviation fuel needs.
Partner with us to drive aviation’s transition to greener energy.

15:40 - 16:00

Networking Break

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Pioneering Feedstock Solutions for Europe's Sustainable Biofuel Goals

16:00 - 16:20

Driving Sustainability: Unlocking Feedstock Innovation for Europe's Biofuel Future

Exploring advanced feedstocks like waste, algae, and residues to meet EU goals.
Addressing land use and ILUC challenges for sustainable biofuel production.
Leveraging RED II incentives to accelerate advanced biofuel adoption.

16:20 - 17:00

Panel: Unlocking Feedstock Potential for Biofuels in Europe

Glauco Bertoldo - Agricultural Attaché, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Mission of Brazil to the European Union

17:00 - 17:05

Closing Remarks

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Drinks Reception: "Biofuels Networking Welcome Reception"—connect, collaborate, and celebrate!

Main conference DAY ONEWednesday, 7 October 2026 - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)

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