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Green Supply Chain '08
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06 Nov 2008 - 07 Nov 2008 |
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Green Supply Chain '08 |
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Royal York Hotel, York |
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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
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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
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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
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22 Jul 2008 - 23 Jul 2008 |
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The Oxford Conference 2008: 50 Years On - Resetting the Agenda for Architectural Education |
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Examination Schools, University of Oxford, UK |
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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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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
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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... more information
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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... more information
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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
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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
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Green Chemistry
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03 Aug 2008 - 08 Aug 2008 |
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Green Chemistry |
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Bates College, Lewiston, ME, USA |
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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
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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.
registration = first come,... more information
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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
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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... more information
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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
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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.
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Bio-based materials
Bioenergy
Biopackaging
Vegetal chemistry more information
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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
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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
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The Future of Biopolymers
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10 Sep 2008 - 11 Sep 2008 |
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The Future of Biopolymers |
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Doubletree Hotel, Philadelphia, USA |
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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
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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
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5th Annual Biomass Meeting
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10 Sep 2008 |
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Lubricants & Environment: the Vegetable solution |
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Senghor Centre, Gembloux, Belgium |
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Conference and trade fair organised by Valbiom within the framework of BIOLAB (Improvement of Biolubricant Manufacturing and Development) more information
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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... more information
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The Woodfuel Supply Chain
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14 Sep 2008 - 19 Sep 2008 |
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Sharing experience |
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University of Warwick Campus, Coventry |
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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
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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
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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
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UK Polymer Showcase 2008
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16 Sep 2008 - 18 Sep 2008 |
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Polymers and Society |
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National Science Learning Centre, York |
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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
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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. more information
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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
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Affordable Sustainable Housing
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17 Sep 2008 |
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Striking the Balance Between Affordable & Sustainable Housing |
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One Great George Street, London |
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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
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BiomassWorld 2008
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23 Sep 2008 - 24 Sep 2008 |
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Bioenergy |
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Beijing, China |
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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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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
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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
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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? more information
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BIOFUEL EXPO, the International Exhibition of the Liquid Biofuel Industry and Technology, will take place as part of ZEROEMISSION ROME 2008. more information
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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
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Bioenergy 2008
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07 Oct 2008 - 08 Oct 2008 |
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Bioenergy |
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Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham |
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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
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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
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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... more information
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Renewable Energy Investment Summit
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09 Oct 2008 - 10 Oct 2008 |
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Connecting green investors with high growth renewable energy companies |
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Zurich, Switzerland |
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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... more information
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This conference will provide an overview of emerging bio-based technologies. more information
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ORBIT 2008
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13 Oct 2008 - 15 Oct 2008 |
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Organic waste recycling and a biobased economy |
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Wageningen, The Netherlands |
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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... more information
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The conference programme covers:
Progress on BTL projects and economic analysis
- Biomass Gasification developments - potential for co-firing with coal
- Enzymes technologies, gas cleaning more information
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Biofuels Expo & Conference 2008
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15 Oct 2008 - 16 Oct 2008 |
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European Biofuels Expo and Conference 2008 |
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Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire |
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- 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... more information
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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
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Expobioenergy
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16 Oct 2008 - 18 Oct 2008 |
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Expobioenergy, 3rd Edition International Bioenergy Fair |
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Valladolid, Spain |
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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... more information
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Renewable heating and cooling
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16 Oct 2008 - 17 Oct 2008 |
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Renewable heating and cooling, Biomass |
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Renaissance Hotel, Brussels, Belgium |
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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
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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. more information
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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
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Waste and resource use in the food industry
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23 Oct 2008 - 24 Oct 2008 |
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Waste and resource use in the food industry: useable fuels and energy from food and drink processing waste |
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Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire |
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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... more information
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Algae Biomass Summit
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23 Oct 2008 - 24 Oct 2008 |
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Algae |
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Bell Harbor Conference Centre, Seattle, Washington |
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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
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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... more information
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Global Biogas Congress
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27 Oct 2008 - 29 Oct 2008 |
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Capitalising on Market Opportunities for Biomethane and Landfill Gas in Power and Transportation Fuels |
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Crowne Plaza Europa Hotel, Brussels |
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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
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World Ethanol 2008
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03 Nov 2008 - 06 Nov 2008 |
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The premier event for the global Ethanol industry |
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Le Meridian Monparnasse Hotel, Paris, France |
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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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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
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