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Monday, April 20, 2009
12:00 - 1:50 Main Conference Registration
1:50 The Search for a National Energy Solution
James Lane, Editor, Biofuels Digest; Chairman, American
Biofuels Council; Author, “The National Energy Solution”
A review of the major alternative approaches, strategies and
feedstocks and technologies in the quest for Energy Security and Independence
and which alternatives stand the scrutiny test as potential viable solutions to
America’s energy needs.
2:20 Establishing “Sustainable” Business Models for
Advanced Biofuel Companies
Richard Gilmore, President
and Chief Executive Officer, The GIC Group, Inc.
We examine market and other external forces dramatically
impacting Advanced Biofuels commercialization and discuss development of
effective Business Strategies and Models. Topics include:
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Volatility in
commodity markets
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Moving up the
margins: Operational strategies
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New products
to add to the revenue stream
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Sources of
capital
2:50 Networking Refreshment Break with Poster
and Exhibit Viewing
3:20 Biofuels in Transition
Scott Kohl, Ph.D., Technical Director, ICM, Inc.
Biofuels hold the promise of substantial benefits to society
including renewable energy, lowering the carbon footprint, local energy
independence and economic stimulus. These promises need to be balanced with
proposed agricultural commodity capabilities and biofuels processing
technologies. The cellulosic biofuels “revolution” will come in a series of
logical steps from the current starch processing technology to full scale
cellulose conversion facilities as economics warrant. Along the way there will
be innovations that will help sustain and improve the future of production
agriculture and optimize land use by balancing caloric and energy growth around
the world. This presentation examines:
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Current biofuel metrics
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Food AND fuel production
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Carbon footprint assessment and implications
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Cellulosic derived biofuels
3:50 The State of Venture Capital Financing for
Advanced Biofuels Companies
John Hamer, Managing Director, Burrill and Company
We examine the current state and climate of venture capital
financing for Advanced Biofuels companies, and discuss how biofuels companies
can work effectively and creatively with venture capitalists to secure the
resources needed for their future development. We will discuss venture
financing strategy and the pre-requisites for attracting venture capital, as
well as deal structures and how venture capital can create added value for
portfolio companies.
4:20 From Farm to Fueling Station: The Challenges of
Bringing an Integrated Cellulosic Ethanol Solution to Market through Joint
Ventures
Jack Huttner, Vice President, Commercial and Public Affairs,
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol, LLC
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol, LLC (DDCE) is a joint
venture that was formed by its parent companies to bring an integrated
biorefinery solution to the market. Its pilot plant in Vanore, Tennessee and
its planned commercial demonstration plant will validate its commercial readiness.
This talk will address both the technical challenges facing the industry along
with the issues surrounding value chain development and business models for the
sustainable supply of biomass from corn stover and switchgrass.
4:50 Creative Financing and Partnering for Advanced Biofuels Companies – A Panel Discussion
Moderator: John Hamer, Managing Director, Burrill and Company
Panelists:
Jef Sharp, Executive Vice President, QTeros (formerly SunEthanol)
Jonathan Wolfson, Chief Executive Officer, Solazyme, Inc.
Wes Bolsen, Chief Marketing Officer, Coskata
Jack Huttner, Vice President, Commercial and Public Affairs,
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol, LLC
Rick Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & President, Cobalt Biofuels
6:00 Networking Cocktail Reception with Poster
and Exhibit Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
For questions about the Advanced
Biofuels Development Summit, please contact:
Bill Lundberg
Alliance Director and Senior Conference Producer
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Phone: 781-972-1346
E-mail: blundberg@healthtech.com
For sponsorship or exhibiting
information, please contact:
Arnold Wolfson
Business Development
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Phone: 781-972-5431
E-mail: awolfson@healthtech.com
For information about the
Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) and
its Clean Tech and Green Energy Council, please click below:
www.strategic-alliances.org/membership/memberresources/councils/clean-tech-council/index_html
Or contact:
Pam Goodell
Marketing Director
Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, Inc. (ASAP)
Phone: 781-972-1343
E-mail: pgoodell@strategic-alliances.org
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