Main conference Day 2: Feedstocks, Biomass Conversion & Future Outlook - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)
A Premier Industry-Only Gathering
Distinguished Guest Speakers to be annouced shortly:
Join fellow ethanol producers for this exclusive, complimentary session designed specifically for industry leaders like you.
- Emily Skor - CEO, Growth Energy
- Mario L Lorencatto - CEO, Usina Coruripe Açúcar e Álcool
- 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?
- Scaling & Investment – Key challenges in financing and regulation
- Future Outlook – How can producers stay competitive and profitable in the energy transition with sustainable feedstock?
- Bryson Mkhomaanthu - Chief Executive Officer, Presscane Limited
- Agustín Torroba - International Specialist in Biofuels and Renewable Energies, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
- Eddie Tofpik - Head of Technical Analysis & Senior Markets Analyst, ADM
- James Cogan - Regulatory, Carbon Markets and Renewables Lead, ClonBio
- Technological advancements specific to ethanol production methods
- Market dynamics for ethanol in fuel blending and industrial applications
- Economic factors affecting ethanol production and distribution
- Zoltán Szabó - Secretary General, Climate Ethanol Alliance
- Dirk Kronemeijer - Founder, SkyNRG, GoodFuels GoodShipping, GoodZero
The presentation examines critical pathways to accelerate global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deployment, analyzing key market drivers and policy frameworks across emerging economies. It identifies essential levers to transform SAF from a promising solution into a worldwide reality, ensuring aviation's sustainable future.
- Agustín Torroba - International Specialist in Biofuels and Renewable Energies, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
- Neal Jakel - President, Fluid Quip Technologies
Interactive roundtable discussions led by expert speakers: Biggest Industry Challenge
1. Market trends: Global outlook for biofuels and ethanol
Roundtable experts: Oliver Guirdham, CEO, The Business Research Company
2. Clime change and biomass production.
Roundtable experts: Dr. Donald L. Smith, Director and CEO, BioFuelNet
3. Decarbonization plans and sustainability of biofuels sources
Roundtable experts: Barbara Smailagic, Fuels Policy Officer, Transport Environment
4. Technological Breakthroughs – Exploring enzymes, yeast, and process efficiencies.
Roundtable experts:
5. 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)
6. Biggest Industry challenges
Roundtable expert: Elvis Ebikade, Sustainable Fuels Expert, Southwest Airlines
7. Unlocking the Potential of Animal Feedstock: Sustainable Solutions for Next-Gen Biofuels
Roundtable experts: Emily Burton, Professor in Sustainable Food Production, University of Nottingham
8. 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, Nottingham Trent University
- 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