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The conference programme will focus on near-term commercial
ethanol production and provide valuable presentations by
industry experts from around-the-world.
Conference Agenda
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Tuesday, 17 April
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800-2000
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Registration Desk Open, Pre Function Area
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0900-1630
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Ethanol 101 Pre-Conference Seminar (additional fee)
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1800-2000
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Welcome Reception and Grand Opening of the Trade Show, Pre Function Area
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Wednesday, 18 April
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0730-1700
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Registration Desk Open, Pre Function Area
Master of Ceremonies, Geoff Nalder, President, Victorian Farmers Federation, Grains Group
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0830-0840
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Welcoming Remarks, Promenade Ballroom
- Simon Ramsay, President, Victorian Farmers Federation
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0840-0915
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Special Presentation
- The Honourable John Brumby, Deputy Premier of Victoria
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0915-1000
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Health Benefits of Ethanol Fuels
- Ray Kearney, Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, University of Sydney
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1000-1030
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Refreshments in the Trade Show, Pre Function Area
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1030-1230
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International Update on Ethanol
International industry news including ethanol production potential, mandates and policies, developments and technology.
Moderator: Bill Elliott, Director, BBI Biofuels Australia Pty Ltd.
- Kristi Moriarty, Technical Analyst, BBI International – Global update
- Gene Fynboh, Director, Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council, Minnesota Corn Growers Association – US Ethanol Industry Update
- Klanarong Sriroth, Director, Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit, Kasetsart University – Thailand Ethanol Update
- Parveen Batish,Director, GM Premium Brands (SAAB) – European Perspective
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1230-1400
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Lunch in the Trade Show, Pre Function Area
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1400-1500
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Potential Feedstocks for Ethanol Production in Australia
A discussion on feedstock availability, logistics, cost, ethanol production potential, technology, and impacts on agriculture.
Moderator: Lyndon Pfeffer, Director and President, AgForce Grains Queensland
- Charles Coventry, Business Manager for Biofuels, GrainCorp Operations Ltd – Feedstock supply for ethanol and distillers grains marketing
- Klanarong Sriroth, Director, Cassava and Starch Technology Research Unit, Kasetsart University – Cassava ethanol technology and growth in Thailand
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1500-1530
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Refreshments in the Trade Show, Pre Function Area
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1530-1730
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Ethanol Production Technologies
Moderator: Ross Walker, Chairman, Australian Cane Farmers Association
- Bibb Swain, CEO, Delta-T Corporation – Efficiency of 21st Century ethanol plants
- Geoff Bearzatto, Managing Director, Enzyme Solutions Pty. Ltd. – The Conditions required to process Australian grains
- Yash Mankame, Vice President, Praj Industries – Cane juice to ethanol
- Peter Anderton, Agri Energy Ltd – The Swan Hill Ethanol Project – Australia’s first integrated grain ethanol production plant
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1900-2200
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Gala Dinner, Studio 3 (additional fee applies)
- Tim Flannery, 2007 Australian of the Year
Guest Speaker Tim Flannery is one of Australian’s leading thinkers and writers. He believes that human activity is drastically altering the earth's climate, and that before too long these changes will have a devastating effect on life on this planet. He wants to mobilize the social and political will to address this problem before it's too late.
That's why Tim Flannery wrote The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. In this important and provocative book, which debuted on The New York Times bestseller list, Flannery tells the fascinating story of climate change over millions of years to help us understand the predicament we face today.
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Thursday, 19 April
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0730-1700
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Registration Desk Open, Pre-Function Area
Master of Ceremonies, Ben Gursansky, Executive Officer, Grains, South Australian Farmers Federation
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0830-0900
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Keynote Presentation
- The Honourable Mark Vaile, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (awaiting confirmation)
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0900-0930
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Update on the Ethanol Situation in Australia
An industry update on ethanol activities around Australia including new legislation, petroleum demands, and production goals at the state and federal levels.
- Bob Gordon, Executive Director, Renewable Fuels Association, Australia
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0930-1000
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Special Report: Queensland State Government– 12 months progress with the +e campaign
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1000-1030
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Refreshment Break in the Trade Show, Pre Function Area
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1030-1200
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Ethanol Vehicle Technology
A special presentation on vehicle performance, drivability, and warranties using various ethanol blends (E10, E20, E25 and E85) and flexible fuel vehicles.
Moderator: Jerome Carslake, Senior Policy Adviser, Grains Group, Victorian Farmers Federation
- Parveen Batish, Director, GM Premium Brands – E85 Development in the Swedish Market and the SAAB BIOPOWER FFV’s
- Jack Haley, Program Specialist, Vehicles and Fuels, NRMA Motoring and Services – Implications of the New South Wales mandate on vehicle fleets
- Tom Mack, President and CEO, Alternative Hybrid Locomotive Technologies (AHL-TECH) - Heavy Duty Ethanol – AHL-TECH’s Ethanol-Electric Hybrid Locomotive
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1200-1330
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Lunch in the Trade Show, Pre Function Area
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1330-1530
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Cellulosic Ethanol Production Technologies
Moderator: Peter Twine, CEO, CRC Sugar Innovation
- Selwyn Snell, CEO, Single Vision Grains Australia – SVGA Biofuels Report
- Larry Peckous, Applications Manager, Novozymes – Progress in Cellulosic Biomass Ethanol
- Bernard Milford, Senior Manager, Australian Cane Growers Council Ltd – The outlook for lignocellulosic ethanol for the Australian sugar industry
- Leo Hyde, Research & Development Manager, DuPont Australia – DuPont cellulose to ethanol developments
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1530-1600
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Refreshment Break
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1600-1710
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Developing and Financing an Ethanol Plant
Moderator: Bill Elliott, BBI Biofuels Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Art Wiselogel, Senior Manager, Project Development BBI International – After the feasibility study, what’s next?
- Jeff Kistner, Vice President, Project Finance, BBI International – Financing your project
- Con S. Elfes, Vice President, The Hays Group – Managing risk during plant construction and operations
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1710-1730
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The Way I See It
- Kathy Bryan, President, BBI International – Closing Remarks
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Click below for conference speaker profiles:
E101 Speaker Profiles
Conference Speaker Profiles
Lenders Investors Speaker Profiles
Special Additional Seminars
In addition to the conference, two optional seminars will be offered to provide up to the minute information.
Additional registration fees apply.
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Tuesday, 17 April, 2007
Ethanol 101 Seminar
0900-1630
An Ethanol Industry Primer: How Ethanol is Produced and How Ethanol Projects are Developed
For full seminar program click here.
Registration Fee: $245
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Friday, 20 April, 2007
Lenders and Investors Seminar
0900-1630
This special post conference seminar will help lenders and investors understand the risks and rewards for ethanol markets, project financing, and mitigating risks for construction, commodities, operations, government and plant assets. This seminar will help to better define and understand the future of investing within the Australian Market.
For full seminar program click here.
Registration Fee: $245
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ROSTER
As we get closer to the conference dates, a roster of registrants will be posted on this site.
In addition, a printed roster will be provided to conference registrants at the conference.
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