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

Welcome to 29 years of industry excellence! Kick off your experience by connecting with global leaders and innovators in ethanol and biofuels.

An overview of current market trends, key challenges, and emerging opportunities in the biofuels sector, setting the scene for this milestone 29th edition of the conference.

As the world accelerates toward a low-carbon future, the energy transition is no longer a distant ambition but an urgent imperative. This keynote explores the multifaceted pathways to expanding the energy transition, examining the critical role of renewable energy sources, innovative technologies, and sustainable practices in reshaping global energy systems. From scaling biofuels and advancing electrification to integrating circular economy principles and fostering cross-sector collaboration, the session will highlight the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

• Key global policies: EU's RED III, U.S. RFS, and national biofuel mandates driving adoption
• Regional regulatory differences: Europe's sustainability criteria vs. Asia-Pacific and North American frameworks
• Incentives for sustainable practices: tax credits, carbon pricing, and advanced biofuel subsidies
• Growing global biofuel demand and the policy shift toward advanced and waste-based feedstocks
• EU phase-out of high ILUC-risk biofuels, targeting soy-based exclusion from transport targets by 2030

• 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.

Examine how national governments are defining advanced biofuel mandates during Europe's regulatory transition.

• How can enzyme-based solutions reduce the environmental footprint of ethanol production?
• What are the benefits of microbial innovations in breaking down complex feedstocks?
• How do biosolutions contribute to achieving carbon-neutral ethanol production

Discover how agricultural residues are being transformed into advanced ethanol and subsequently converted into Sustainable Aviation Fuel, exploring innovative production technologies and conversion pathways that support decarbonization goals while creating value from waste biomass.

How airline decision-making, delivered economics and route-to-wing execution shape durable demand and project bankability

• 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?

Explore emerging feedstock innovations reshaping Europe's biofuel landscape, from agricultural residues and waste streams to novel biomass sources, examining how diversified feedstock strategies can accelerate renewable fuel production while meeting stringent sustainability criteria and regulatory requirements.

• What innovative feedstock options, such as agricultural residues, waste, or algae, can help meet EU sustainability goals?
• How can ethanol producers address ILUC concerns and comply with EU regulations on land use and biodiversity?
• What strategies can improve supply chain traceability and efficiency to align with EU certification standards?
• How can ethanol producers leverage RED II incentives while adapting to restrictions on food-based biofuels?