Conference Program
BioPro ExpoTM is a dynamic three-day event filled with 22 supply, technology and policy-related sessions, as well as expert commentary from panelists and keynote speakers from the forefront of the bioenergy field.
TAPPIs annual International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) is co-locating at BioPro Expo to further enhance knowledge capture and networking opportunities.
Technical programming for the combined conference program is being developed and guided by the BioPro Expo multi-industry Advisory Board. This group is working to bring relevant topics and discussions to BioPro Expo to ensure this event brings valuable, practical and timely information to those involved in biomass utilization.
BioPro ExpoTM Conference Tracks and Sessions
The BioPro Expo Conference Program features informative sessions addressing a broad community of biomass suppliers, including: Agriculture, Forest, Paper, Food Processing, Municipal Operations. Two parallel sessions held over three days will include these major tracks and sessions.
- The Biomass Opportunity technologies and products
Feedstock/Preparation Track Track Description A variety of biomass materials are available, with more being added every day. Biomass feedstocks come from tree farms, purpose-grown crops, wood and other cellulosic products, to waste streams from food production, animal harvesting and municipal sources. This session will address issues around identifying, characterizing and securing biomass feedstocks.
- Session I Feedstock Options
Session II Crop Processing Issues and Experiences
Session III Transportation Issues
Session IV Securing Supply (Contracting)
- Policy Track Impacts & Regulations
Track Description Policy has been a key shaping force in the commercial development of power generation and liquid fuels from biomass. These sessions will review the overarching legislation and address specific issues that are important impacts of the federal programs. Regulations also play a key role in the development of biomass utilization. Potential hurdles due to regulations will be addressed. Theses sessions will conclude with case studies from organizations that are moving forward despite the uncertainty in the policy and regulation arenas.
- Panel I Review of Overarching Legislation
Panel II Impact of Federal Programs
Session III Regulations
Session IV DOE/USDA Grant Loan Programs
Session V Case Studies
Biorefinery Standards Summit sponsored by TAPPI, an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization, this open discussion will coordinate efforts to identify and develop standards needed in the biorefinery area.
IBBC Tracks and Sessions
IBBC is the only biomass event that focuses on leveraging the skills and knowledge within the paper and forest products industry to advance deployment of biorefineries. IBBC sessions will be held concurrently with BioPro Expo sessions. Topics to be covered include.
Technology Track
- Biomass Supply & Demand Supply Availability Assessments, Economic Assessments, Properties of Biomass Materials, Energy Crop Development
Biomass Harvesting & Preparation Development of specialized harvesting equipment, Harvesting and Transportation, Biomass Preparation, Biomass Feedstock Characterization
Advances in Conversion Pathways Thermochemical Conversion, Biochemical Conversion, Fermentation Conversion
Advances in Bioproducts Biofuels, BioChemicals and BioEnergy Product and technology updates
Deployment Track
- Biorefineries, Repurposing the Traditional Pulp and Paper Mill, Harvesting and Preparation, Technical Economic Analyses, Commercial Collaborations for Enabling Technologies, Project Deployment Issues
Speaking Opportunities
If you are interested in speaking, see the Call for Presentations for BioPro Expo and IBBC. Abstracts are still being accepted for both events.
