Program and List of Presentations
Improving the economics of producing fuels and chemicals is vital to many industrial sectors. We have designed the program for the 23rd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals to deliver the latest research breakthroughs and results in biotechnology that stimulate such improvements. Whether you represent the industrial, academic, or government sector, we invite you to join us and participate in this exciting exchange of information and ideas. You will find tremendous opportunities for productive interactions with your colleagues, both from a national and international perspective:
With the 23rd Symposium, we continue the tradition of providing an informal, congenial atmosphere that our participants find conducive to pursuing technical discussion of program topics. This year technical topics include:
Session 1: Advances in Biomass Production and Processing
Session 2: Enzyme and Microbial Biocatalysts
Session 3: Bioprocess Research and Development
Session 4: Oil and Ethanol: an Excellent Mix?
Session 5: Emerging Biorefinery Opportunities
Session 6: Commercialization of Bio-Based Products
Special Topics Session - Lignin - An Uptapped Resource
Special Topics Session - GM Issues - Is Compromise Possible?
International Energy Agency Meeting on Bioethanol Production - IEA Task 39
Special features of this year's Symposium include a talk by Karl Rabago, managing director of the Rocky Mountain Institute. Karl will join us for the symposium luncheon on Monday, May 7th. The Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial non-profit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative resources to create a more secure, prosperous and life-sustaining world. Rabago helps businesses achieve sustainability through application and incorporation of natural capitalism principles.
Artist Peter Davison will provide entertainment at the Symposium banquet on Wednesday, May 9th. Davison is known as a "Poet of Motion" for his spectacular juggling and dance abilities.
The Charles D. Scott Award Presentation will also be made at the Symposium banquet. The award is presented annually to recognize an individual who has distinguished him/herself in the application of biotechnology to produce fuels and chemicals. This award acknowledges contributions to the field as a whole or this symposium, particularly innovation in fundamental and applied biotechnology, insight into bioprocessing fundamentals, or commitment to facilitate commercialization of products from renewable resources. The award is named in honor of Charles D. Scott, the founder of this symposium, and its chair for the first 10 years.
As always, we have included events to provide you with opportunities to socialize with your colleagues. You will also have opportunities to explore Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
After looking over the schedule and agenda, we hope you will register for the 23rd Symposium. Please save time, paper and postage by registering on-line. Downloadable PDF and Word forms are available for hard copy registration.
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