Main conference Day 2: Feedstocks, Biomass Conversion & Future OutlookThursday, 6 November 2025 - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)

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Breakfast Briefing

07:30 - 08:30

Details to follow soon

08:30 - 09:00

Registration and Networking Coffee

09:00 - 09:10

Chairperson opening remarks:

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Securing the Future of Ethanol & Biofuels: Navigating Feedstock Supply, Demand, and Market Resilience

09:10 - 09:40

Keynote: Topic to follow

Emily Skor - CEO, Growth Energy

09:40 - 10:10

Keynote: Brazil's 2026/27 Cane Season Outlook: Key Trends & Market Perspectives

Mario L Lorencatto - CEO, Usina Coruripe Açúcar e Álcool

10:10 - 10:50

Navigating Feedstock Availability and Market Trade – Supply & Demand Dynamics

Market Growth & Demand – How is demand for ethanol and biofuels evolving across key sectors?
Pricing & Competitive Landscape – What factors influence pricing, and how do policies affect market stability?
Technological Innovations – What breakthroughs are driving ethanol-to-jet fuel, hydrogen, and biofuels feedstocks?
Scaling & Investment – Key challenges in financing, regulation, and commercializing advanced ethanol and biofuels.
Future Outlook – How can producers stay competitive and profitable in the energy transition with sustainable feedstock?

Eddie Tofpik - Head of Technical Analysis & Senior Markets Analyst, ADM
Wesley Monteiro, - Global Lead, Strategic Engagement & Intelligence Group, Biofuels, S&P Global Commodity Insights

10:50 - 11:20

Networking Break

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Biomass Conversion to Bioenergy

11:20 - 12:05

Panel Title: Biorefinery of Tomorrow – The Future of Bioethanol Production

From Ethanol to Bioethanol – Aligning with sustainability goals and regulatory demands
Tech Innovations – Advanced enzymes, carbon capture, and waste-to-fuel solutions
Market Expansion – Competing with SAF, renewable diesel, and bio-based chemicals
Policy & Investment Drivers – Incentives, net-zero strategies, and global demand outlook

Zoltán Szabó - Secretary General, Climate Ethanol Alliance
Dirk Kronemeijer - Founder, SkyNRG, GoodFuels GoodShipping, GoodZero

12:05 - 12:30

Future of the US market and the RFS

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:15

PANEL: Advancing Biofuels Innovation – Showcasing the Future of Clean Energy

Each speaker will have 10min short talked followed by group q/a

This keynote panel will highlight the most groundbreaking innovations in the biofuels sector, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and processes that are driving the future of clean energy. Experts will present advances in feedstock production, conversion technologies, and market applications, providing a comprehensive look at the next generation of biofuels and their potential to reshape industries and contribute to global decarbonization.

Next-Gen Biofuel Technologies: Breakthroughs in advanced biofuels such as algae-based biofuels, waste-to-energy solutions, and synthetic biology.
Innovative Feedstock Solutions: New approaches to feedstock production, including the use of non-food crops, waste materials, and alternative biomass sources.
Efficiency Gains in Conversion: Innovations in biomass conversion processes, enhancing yield, reducing costs, and improving energy efficiency.
Biofuels in Emerging Sectors: Expanding biofuels' role in sectors beyond transportation, including aviation (SAF), chemicals, and agriculture.
Market Development & Scalability: Strategies to scale innovative biofuels to meet growing global demand, including investment opportunities and overcoming production barriers.
Policy & Regulation: The role of policy frameworks and regulations in supporting the commercialization of biofuels and driving innovation.

14:15 - 14:35

Biorefinery GCG in Action

14:35 - 14:55

A Fully Diversified, Low Energy Bioethanol Facility

Neal Jakel - President, Fluid Quip Technologies

14:55 - 15:45

Interactive roundtable discussions led by expert speakers: Biggest Industry Challenge

Interactive roundtable discussions led by expert speakers: Biggest Industry Challenge

Market trends: Global outlook for biofuels and ethanol - Roundtable experts: Oliver Guirdham, CEO, The Business Research Company
Feedstock Sustainability & Supply Chains – Ensuring long-term resource availability. - Roundtable experts: Dr. Donald L. Smith, Director and CEO, BioFuelNet
Decarbonization plans and sustainability of biofuels sources - Roundtable experts: Barbara Smailagic, Fuels Policy Officer, Transport Environment
Advancing Biomass Conversion & Biofuels: Innovations, Process Efficiencies, and Market Readiness Roundtable experts: tbc
Technological Breakthroughs – Exploring enzymes, yeast, and process efficiencies. - Roundtable experts: tbc
Regulatory Challenges in Scaling Advanced Biofuels: Industry & Policy Perspectives - Roundtable experts: Eric Woydte, Policy Officer for Climate Policy, Hydrogen, and Fuels at the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
Biggest Industry challenges - Roundtable expert: Elvis Ebikade, Sustainable Fuels Expert, Southwest Airlines
Unlocking the Potential of Animal Feedstock: Sustainable Solutions for Next-Gen Biofuels - Roundtable experts: Emily Burton, Professor in Sustainable Food Production, University of Nottingham
Ethanol’s Co-Product Revolution: Sustainability and Profitability - Roundtable experts: Kurt A. Rosentrater, Professor of Sustainable Grain, Food and Agriculture Systems, Iowa State University

Emily Burton - Professor in Sustainable Food Production, University of Nottingham
Elvis Ebikade - Sustainable Fuels Expert, Southwest Airlines
Donald L. Smith - CEO, BioFuelNet Canada
Kurt A. Rosentrater, - Professor of Sustainable Grain, Food and Agriculture Systems, Iowa State University, Consultant, Author, Podcaster, Creator & Farmer
Oliver Guirdham - CEO, The Business Research Company
Eric Woydte - Policy Officer for Climate Policy, Hydrogen, and Fuels, German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
Barbara Smailagic - Fuels Policy Officer, Transport Environment

15:45 - 15:50

End of the Conference

Main conference Day 2: Feedstocks, Biomass Conversion & Future OutlookThursday, 6 November 2025 - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)

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