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Green Supply Chain '08
Date(s): 06 Nov 2008 - 07 Nov 2008
Topic: Green Supply Chain '08
Location:  Royal York Hotel, York
This event is the NNFCC's fifth annual Green Supply Chain conference, celebrating the advances and successes across the various crop-derived renewables sectors over recent months. The event is for representatives from agriculture, academia, industry and Government with an interest in renewables... more information

10th World Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition
Date(s): 20 Jul 2008 - 25 Jul 2008
Topic: International forum for Renewable Energy
Location:  Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, UK
Held every two years, this is the major event in the calendar for all those involved in the supply, distribution, consumption, and development of energy sources which are benign, sustainable, accessible, and economically viable, providing a unique opportunity to learn of the latest developments in... more information

2008 International Conference on Flax and Other Bast Plants
Date(s): 21 Jul 2008 - 23 Jul 2008
Topic: Fibre
Location:  Saskatoon, Canada
This FAO/ESCORENA conference aims to bring together producers, industry experts and scientists from the fibre, textiles, agriculture, composite and niche product areas to discuss latest innovations.

Themes include:
- Producing quality feedstocks
- Fibre processing
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The Oxford Conference 2008
Date(s): 22 Jul 2008 - 23 Jul 2008
Topic: The Oxford Conference 2008: 50 Years On - Resetting the Agenda for Architectural Education
Location:  Examination Schools, University of Oxford, UK
In 1958 the first Oxford Conference set an agenda for architectural education that has been followed for 50 years. 50 years on, The Oxford Conference 2008 aims to reset that agenda and develop a routemap for architectural education for a new and radically different century.

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LowCVP Conference 2008
Date(s): 23 Jul 2008
Topic: LowCVP Conference 2008
Location:  ExCel Arena, London
The LowCVP annual conference will take place alongside the London Motor Show at ExCel, London on 23rd July. Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly will give the keynote address and delegates will also have the opportunity to learn the outcomes of the critical 'Gallagher Review' of biofuels policy. more information

Towards a Low Carbon Economy
Date(s): 24 Jul 2008
Topic: Renewable Energy in the Public Sector
Location:  Kingsway Hotel, London
Recent findings from leading scientists and politicians have stated that tackling climate change, by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, is the most critical, long-term problem facing all governments.

Whilst the Stern Review made it clear that both the causes and consequences of...
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Innovations for the Built Environment
Date(s): 29 Jul 2008
Topic: Planning for a sustainable tomorrow
Location:  One Great George Street, London, SW1P £AA
This event will look at the detailed proposals for reform of the planning system highlighted in the governments 'Planning for a Sustainable Future: White Paper' (May 2007) and the need to improve the speed, responsiveness and efficiency in land use planning.

The event will look at how we...
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Innovations for the Built Environment
Date(s): 29 Jul 2008
Topic: Creating a sustainable built environment
Location:  One Great George Street, London
Innovation is vital to increasing our competitiveness, improving our economy and our quality of life. It can also help us to meet some of the most challenging issues we face such as climate change and pollution. The desire to create and maintain a greener built environment is becoming all... more information

The Waste Strategy for England 2007
Date(s): 31 Jul 2008
Topic: Implementing a Sustainable Waste Management Strategy
Location:  Kingsway Hotel, London
Refuse collection is one of the most visible of all council provided services and, therefore, one of the hottest political issues. With much discussion both in and outside of the town hall on alternate waste collection, charging households for the amount of waste they throw away, environmental... more information

Green Chemistry
Date(s): 03 Aug 2008 - 08 Aug 2008
Topic: Green Chemistry
Location:  Bates College, Lewiston, ME, USA
The primary goal of the conference is to bring together excellent scientists from industry and academia to exchange ideas at the cutting-edge of Green Chemistry. Green chemistry (also environmentally benign or sustainable chemistry) applies innovation to the design and realisation of chemical... more information

On-Farm Anerobic Digestion
Date(s): 05 Aug 2008
Topic: Anaerobic Digestion
Location:  Walford and North Shropshire College
The seminar will give an overview of the AD process, the financial incentives for installing anaerobic digesters on-farm, the legalities associated with AD, the options for selling heat and power produced and an overview of the proposed digestate standards.

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Short Rotation Crops International Conference
Date(s): 18 Aug 2008 - 22 Aug 2008
Topic: Short Rotation Crops
Location:  Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
This conference offers an international forum for discussion and scientific exchange about methods for overcoming barriers to economically and sustainably producing large quantities of biofuels, bioenergy, and bioproducts. more information

Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference
Date(s): 24 Aug 2008 - 27 Aug 2008
Topic: Agricultural Biotechnology
Location:  Cork, Ireland
Present session themes include:

- Ag-biotech: The sustainability challenge facing society
- The role of Ag-biotech innovation for national and international competitiveness
- Biofuels and Bioenergy biotechnology research
- Marine and algal biotechnology
- Crop...
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Forest Bioenergy Fuel Supply Chain 2008
Date(s): 28 Aug 2008 - 30 Aug 2008
Topic: Discussing the future of Bioenergy & Forestry
Location:  Jyväskylä, Finland
The Conference will focus on the factors affecting the future of the bioenergy opportunities in fuel production, handling and business in forest industry chain. The topics are purchasing of forest fuels and trade , timber felling wood residues as fuel, fuels from early thinning, machine... more information

SINAL 2008: Non-Food International Trade Fair
Date(s): 04 Sep 2008 - 06 Sep 2008
Topic: Bio-based materials, bioenergy, biopackaging
Location:  Chalons-en-Champagne, France
This trade fair brings together exhibitors involved in non-food crop valorization and includes related conferences and the first business meeting entirely dedicated to bioproducts.

Themes:
Bio-based materials
Bioenergy
Biopackaging
Vegetal chemistry more information

2008 Conference of the International Biochar Initiative
Date(s): 08 Sep 2008 - 10 Sep 2008
Topic: Biochar, Sustainability and Security in a Changing Climate
Location:  Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle
The IBI Conference will bring together experts from around the world to review progress on biochar production and utilization; biochar research, development, and demonstration breakthroughs; discuss policy and educational progress and gaps. more information

1st PLA World Congress
Date(s): 09 Sep 2008 - 10 Sep 2008
Topic: Renewable polymers
Location:  Munich, Germany
Experts from all involved fields will share their knowledge and contribute to a comprehensive overview of today's opportunities and challenges and discuss the possibilities, limitations and future prospects of PLA for all kind of applications. more information

The Future of Biopolymers
Date(s): 10 Sep 2008 - 11 Sep 2008
Topic: The Future of Biopolymers
Location:  Doubletree Hotel, Philadelphia, USA
The Future of Biopolymers will summarise the entire life cycle of biopolymers in industrial and packaging applications, from production to waste stream. The Future of Biopolymers consists of two-days of conference and four pre-conference workshops. more information

Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy
Date(s): 10 Sep 2008 - 12 Sep 2008
Topic: Biotechnology and Bioenergy
Location:  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The summit will provide a unique forum for interaction between businessmen, government representatives and academics. Presentations will examine the role of bioenergy and industrial biotechnology in securing energy supplies and building regional prosperity in the future. more information

5th Annual Biomass Meeting
Date(s): 10 Sep 2008
Topic: Lubricants & Environment: the Vegetable solution
Location:  Senghor Centre, Gembloux, Belgium
Conference and trade fair organised by Valbiom within the framework of BIOLAB (Improvement of Biolubricant Manufacturing and Development) more information

2008 TAPPI PLACE Conference
Date(s): 14 Sep 2008 - 17 Sep 2008
Topic: Flexible packaging
Location:  Portsmouth, VA, USA
This is a technical event for the flexible packaging and converting industry. Key conference topics include:

- Sustainability
- Biodegradable Packaging
- Nanotechnology
- Intelligent/Smart packaging
- Barrier Innovations
- Converting solutions
- Performance...
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The Woodfuel Supply Chain
Date(s): 14 Sep 2008 - 19 Sep 2008
Topic: Sharing experience
Location:  University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
This Workshop will present shared experience of the development of the woodfuel supply chain in England and elsewhere, problems overcome, milestones achieved and hurdles yet to be overcome. more information

European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology
Date(s): 15 Sep 2008 - 17 Sep 2008
Topic: Industrial biotechnology
Location:  Hotel Bloom, Brussels, Belgium
The European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology is directed by Europabio, and covers the latest issues regarding policy developments, as well as market growth, technological advances and future trends in industrial and environmental applications of biotechnology more information

European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2008
Date(s): 15 Sep 2008 - 17 Sep 2008
Topic: Driving Commercial Success for Bioproducts in industrial applications
Location:  Brussels, Belgium
We are delighted to introduce you to the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2008 which takes place this 15-17 September in Brussels, Belgium. Brought to you by EuropaBio, this inaugural event will feature two workshops and a forum with approximately 30 leading speakers who will assess the... more information

UK Polymer Showcase 2008
Date(s): 16 Sep 2008 - 18 Sep 2008
Topic: Polymers and Society
Location:  National Science Learning Centre, York
Hear the latest scientific and technological developments in polymers and soft-nanotechnology from both academic and industrial points of view. The 2008 Showcase gives an understanding of the current state-of-the-art and challenges ahead in areas that benefit society as a whole. more information

FP7 Information Day - Biorefinery Joint Call
Date(s): 16 Sep 2008
Topic: FP7, Biorefineries
Location:  Albert Borschette Conference Centre, Brussels
The aim of this one-day event is to provide information on the Biorefinery Joint Call launched by Directorates E, G, I, and K from
DG Research and Directorate D from DG Transport and Energy.
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Algae Biofuel Summit 2008
Date(s): 17 Sep 2008 - 19 Sep 2008
Topic: Next generation biofuels
Location:  New Delhi, India
The summit offers an excellent opportunity to investors, entrepreneurs, Biofuel companies, renewable fuel experts, their associates and academia to share their valuable experiences and knowledge.  more information

Affordable Sustainable Housing
Date(s): 17 Sep 2008
Topic: Striking the Balance Between Affordable & Sustainable Housing
Location:  One Great George Street, London
This event will explore the themes of the Government's Housing Green Paper and examine the challenges in increasing supply of housing; providing well designed and greener homes that are supported by infrastructure yet at the same time providing more affordable homes to buy or rent. more information

BiomassWorld 2008
Date(s): 23 Sep 2008 - 24 Sep 2008
Topic: Bioenergy
Location:  Beijing, China
This forum will focus on generating energy from biomass, more specifically, on sustainable economics, technologies and energy efficiency. Key highlights include:

Biomass Power Generation
Biogas and Biomass to gas
Biomass to Liquid fuels

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The Impact of Biofuels on Commodity Markets
Date(s): 23 Sep 2008 - 25 Sep 2008
Topic: Biofuels
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Brussels
Assess the consequences for the food and animal feed industries of rising biodisel and ethanol production and gain insight into future European policy on the promotion of biofuels, projections for future production capacity and the development of second generation technology. more information

IPPS 2008: International Panels Products Symposium
Date(s): 24 Sep 2008 - 26 Sep 2008
Topic: Wood based panels
Location:  Dipoli Conference Centre, Finland
The International Panels Products Symposium is the leading technical conference on wood based panels. It is an ideal networking opportunity for science and industry reporting developments in particleboards, OSB, MDF, Plywood and Fibreboard. more information

2nd Annual European Refining Markets
Date(s): 29 Sep 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
Topic: Driving Demand Sustainability
Location:  Hilton Brussels, Belgium
Topics Include:
-Competing in a high oil price environment
-European product market outlook, 2009 and beyond
-A 'boom' in new capacity - Who is getting to the market first?
-Is the diesel demand/supply crunch still dominating expansion trends in global refining?
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International Exhibition of the Biofuel Industry& Technology
Date(s): 01 Oct 2008 - 04 Oct 2008
Topic: Biofuel Industry & Technology
Location:  Rome Fair Centre, Italy
BIOFUEL EXPO, the International Exhibition of the Liquid Biofuel Industry and Technology, will take place as part of ZEROEMISSION ROME 2008. more information

Next Generation Biofuels Markets
Date(s): 06 Oct 2008 - 07 Oct 2008
Topic: Next Generation Biofuels Markets
Location:  Amsterdam, Netherlands
Green Power's 4th next generation biofuels event will bring together key players who are pioneering the development of next generation biofuels to address the latest developments in creating cost competitive, industrial scale production of next generation biofuels technologies. more information

Bioenergy 2008
Date(s): 07 Oct 2008 - 08 Oct 2008
Topic: Bioenergy
Location:  Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham
The main themes of this event will focus on the Renewable Energy Directive, Sustainability, Communications and PR. There will also be a session dedicated to Anaerobic Digestion. more information

Ethanol & Biofuels Asia 2008
Date(s): 07 Oct 2008 - 10 Oct 2008
Topic: Biofuels
Location:  Grand Hyatt, Singapore
Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008 will link the entire biofuel supply chain from upstream to downstream, brininging together regulators, biofuel producers, feedstock suppliers, technology providers, project developers, oil companies, biofuel users, financiers and investors from Asia and beyond. more information

Polymers and the Environment: Emerging Technology & Science
Date(s): 07 Oct 2008 - 10 Oct 2008
Topic: Bio-based Polymers and Composites
Location:  USA, North America
Technical sessions at this International Symposium include:

Biobased nanocomposites
Processing of biobased polymers and plastics
Cellulose polymers and composites
Natural fibre composites
Vegetable oil polymers and composites
Life cycle and environmental...
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Renewable Energy Investment Summit
Date(s): 09 Oct 2008 - 10 Oct 2008
Topic: Connecting green investors with high growth renewable energy companies
Location:  Zurich, Switzerland
The international summit that brings together world-renowned investors in renewable energy and high-growth renewable energy companies.

Benefit from exclusive first-hand knowledge of the latest developments, emerging technologies, and innovative financing strategies that will propel your...
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Industrial Applications of Renewable Resources
Date(s): 13 Oct 2008 - 16 Oct 2008
Topic: Bioenergy, Biochemicals, Biopolymers
Location:  Ohio, USA
This conference will provide an overview of emerging bio-based technologies. more information

ORBIT 2008
Date(s): 13 Oct 2008 - 15 Oct 2008
Topic: Organic waste recycling and a biobased economy
Location:  Wageningen, The Netherlands
Topics for ORBIT 2008 include:

- Composting and anaerobic digestion of organic biomass
- Biobased economy and biorefinery
- Energy recovery from biomass/renewable energy
- Policies and strategies for sustainable biowaste treatment in EU
- Life cycle assessment for...
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3rd BTLtec (Biomass to Liquids)
Date(s): 13 Oct 2008 - 14 Oct 2008
Topic: Biomass to Liquid
Location:  Gothenburg
The conference programme covers:
Progress on BTL projects and economic analysis
- Biomass Gasification developments - potential for co-firing with coal
- Enzymes technologies, gas cleaning
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Biofuels Expo & Conference 2008
Date(s): 15 Oct 2008 - 16 Oct 2008
Topic: European Biofuels Expo and Conference 2008
Location:  Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire
- Learn about the latest developments in biodiesel production
- The benefits of using biodiesel, both cost and environmental
- Meet new and existing suppliers at the exhibition, many with special offers for attendees on the day
- Network with other industry players
- Learn about...
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Business and Sustainable Environment
Date(s): 15 Oct 2008 - 16 Oct 2008
Topic: The event where profitability meets sustainability
Location:  ExCel Centre, London
Business and a Sustainable Environment (base) is a major new annual business-to-business event that will take place at London ExCeL on 15th-16th October 2008. This unique forum will be the first large-scale event to link the goals of profit and sustainability. base will deliver the solutions, the... more information

Expobioenergy
Date(s): 16 Oct 2008 - 18 Oct 2008
Topic: Expobioenergy, 3rd Edition International Bioenergy Fair
Location:  Valladolid, Spain
Expobioenergía'08, the third edition of the international fair specialising in bioenergy, is one of the most important events at international level and it will be held in Valladolid from 16 to 18 October 2008.

The success of the first and second editions has made Expobioenergía a unique...
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Renewable heating and cooling
Date(s): 16 Oct 2008 - 17 Oct 2008
Topic: Renewable heating and cooling, Biomass
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
RE-HC 2008 aims to provide information on how to exploit the potential of renewable heating & cooling. Through a combination of case studies and interactive discussions, this congress will foster informative cross industry debate and collaboration opportunities. more information

Natural Fibres Symposium
Date(s): 20 Oct 2008
Topic: Natural Fibres
Location:  FAO Headquarters, Rome
Topics to be discussed at the symposium include:
Recent and current developments
What actions are required to ensure a sound future for natural fibres?
International Year of Natural Fibres (IYNF) 2009: proposals for action.
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International Seminar on Biodegradable Plastics
Date(s): 21 Oct 2008
Topic: Biodegradable Plastics
Location:  Gran Via venue, Barcelona, Spain
As part of the Equiplast (International plastics and rubber exhibition 20-24th Oct), the Spanish Plastics Centre (CEP) is organizing an International Seminar on Biodegradable Plastics which will be held on 21 October at the Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue. more information

Waste and resource use in the food industry
Date(s): 23 Oct 2008 - 24 Oct 2008
Topic: Waste and resource use in the food industry: useable fuels and energy from food and drink processing waste
Location:  Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
The food and drink industry contributes approximately 10% of the total amount of industrial waste generated in the UK. It is also a major energy user, accounting for around 126TWh per year, equivalent to about 14% of UK energy consumption by UK businesses.

Covering a range of...
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Algae Biomass Summit
Date(s): 23 Oct 2008 - 24 Oct 2008
Topic: Algae
Location:  Bell Harbor Conference Centre, Seattle, Washington
The summit will explore the use of algae as a feedstock for biofuels and other sustainable commodities. Over the course of two days, hear from technologists, producers, scientists, investors, and policymakers on issues of critical importance to this emerging industry. more information

9th Euro-Mediterranean Meetings
Date(s): 27 Oct 2008 - 28 Oct 2008
Topic: New Energies for a Sustainanable Development
Location:  Marseille, France
The French Innovation Relay Centre MedIN is organising a Brokerage Event focusing on:
- Eco-buiding and energy efficiency.
- Biomass conversion.
- Hydrogen technologies.
The Brokerage Event will take place during the 9th Euro-Mediterranean Meetings on Economic and Sustainable...
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Global Biogas Congress
Date(s): 27 Oct 2008 - 29 Oct 2008
Topic: Capitalising on Market Opportunities for Biomethane and Landfill Gas in Power and Transportation Fuels
Location:  Crowne Plaza Europa Hotel, Brussels
Our 2nd Annual Global Biogas Congress will draw delegates from across the whole biogas value chain, offering you an unrivalled opportunity to hear the latest developments in the biogas industry. Join us in Brussels to network with key decision makers and senior professionals involved in biogas and... more information

World Ethanol 2008
Date(s): 03 Nov 2008 - 06 Nov 2008
Topic: The premier event for the global Ethanol industry
Location:  Le Meridian Monparnasse Hotel, Paris, France
World Ethanol provides an exceptional opportunity to network with influential executives from all sectors - producers, traders, equipment suppliers, oil companies, shipping and logistics specialists, biotechnology companies and buyers.

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9th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium
Date(s): 05 Nov 2008 - 08 Nov 2008
Topic: Bio-based composites
Location:  Novotel Lakeside Hotel, Rotorua, New Zealand
The theme of this symposium is "Innovation and Challenges for the Next Frontier in Bio-based Composites" and will provide a forum for discussion and to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information on the latest development and findings in bio-based composites more information

2nd International Symposium on Energy from Biomass & Waste
Date(s): 17 Nov 2008 - 20 Nov 2008
Topic: Biomass energy , waste
Location:  Venice, Italy