You are not logged in
Bing
NNFCC - click for homepage NNFCC logo - click for homepage
Home About NNFCC Feedstock Industry Sectors Consumer Discover! Contact Us

You are in: Events

ALL EVENTS

 
Event Type: View Events Archive
 
 Found 89 Events

Energy Crops Technical Training Day Rhodyate
Date(s): 23 Mar 2010
Topic: Energy Crops; Growing opportunities for British Farmers
Location:  Rhodyate, Bristol - see details below
These free events will focus on the technical aspects of growing the energy crops Miscanthus and SRC Willow and will also cover the Energy Crops Scheme, which provides grants towards the costs of planting and establishment.

This event will be held at;

Lakewood Conference...
 more information

Energy Crops Technical Training Day Mepal
Date(s): 24 Mar 2010
Topic: Energy Crops; Growing opportunities for British Farmers
Location:  Mepal, Cambs.
Meeting Venue: Mepal Village Hall, Mepal, Cambs.
Field Visit: ADAS, Arthur Rickwood, Mepal, Ely Cambs. CB6 2BA

Extra places now available

Please e-mail j.corner@nnfcc.co.uk if you were interested in attending this event. If there is enough demand we will run a second...
 more information

Energy Crops Technical Training Day Clanfield
Date(s): 14 Apr 2010
Topic: Energy Crops; Growing opportunities for British Farmers
Location:  Clanfield, Oxfordshire - see details below
These free events will focus on the technical aspects of growing the energy crops Miscanthus and SRC Willow and will also cover the Energy Crops Scheme, which provides grants towards the costs of planting and establishment.

This event will be held at;

Friars Court more information

The Bio-future Workshop
Date(s): 16 Apr 2010
Topic: Renewable Chemicals, Biotechnologies and Biofuels
Location:  EPIC Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA
The NNFCC is working in collaboration with By Design Group, the CIKTN and the FROPTOP biochemical special interest group to run a workshop entitled 'The Bio-future' as part of the annual East Midlands iFestival.

This FREE workshop aims to present the latest developments in the use of...
 more information

The European Fuels Conference - 11th Annual Meeting
Date(s): 09 Mar 2010 - 12 Mar 2010
Topic: Overview of the major issues impacting the refinery industry
Location:  Paris, France
The World Refining Associations 11th European Fuels Conference will discuss al aspects of the industry from EU policy updates, impacts on refiners, the latest technologies and examples of how European refiners are striving to maintain
profitability and efficiency.
 more information

Biomass Trade and Power Conference
Date(s): 11 Mar 2010 - 12 Mar 2010
Topic: Rise of the new Bio-Commodity for Clean Power Generation
Location:  Rotterdam
Conference that aims to analyse developments in bioenergy and tackle current issues including:
· EU's sustainability requirement for bioenergy
· Post Cophenhagen & its implication for bioenergy
· Transportation & shipping/freight market outlook
· Evaluate EU's demand for power...
 more information

Seminar 'Opportunities in a changing agriculture'
Date(s): 12 Mar 2010
Topic: Farm business seminar by The Andersons Centre
Location:  Saxham Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Seminar of interest to all professionals and companies working in agriculture and dealing with farmers. Topics will include
. Profit, cash and capital in UK agriculture
. Policy change before and after 2013
. Opportunities in regulation
. Arable crops
. Dairy
. Other...
 more information

Biorefineries and Bio-Based Products
Date(s): 15 Mar 2010 - 16 Mar 2010
Topic: Conference and exhibition
Location:  Amsterdam
Co-located with the World Biofuels Markets Conference and Exhibition, Biorefineries and Bio-Based Products will bring together diverse industrial sectors focused on increasing the efficiency of biomass processing and accelerate the transition into a bio-based economy. more information

World Biofuels Markets
Date(s): 15 Mar 2010 - 17 Mar 2010
Topic: Biofuels and business
Location:  Amsterdam
* Cutting edge insight from 200 of the industry's most influential speakers
* Networking opportunities with the who's who of the biofuels world
* One stop shop exhibition featuring 100+ exhibitors
* Excellent track record - 4500 past attendees
 more information

Renewable Heat Incentive Consultation Workshop
Date(s): 15 Mar 2010
Topic: Yorkshire and Humber Biomass Workshop
Location:  Bradford City Hall
White Rose Forest and the Forestry Commission are running a Consultation Event and Workshop based on the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive.This is your opportunity to gain greater understanding via presentations from local business and Government Agencies, focusing on renewable heat from biomass.  more information

Building Sustainable Comminities in Qatar
Date(s): 15 Mar 2010 - 16 Mar 2010
Topic: Achieving high performance buildings in a sustainable environment
Location:  Doha, Qatar
At this event you'll receive updates on Qatar's first rating system, current building codes and regulations, examples of designing sustainable developments, the economic implications of going green and practical examples of the best technologies available for energy and water efficiency savings. more information

Base
Date(s): 16 Mar 2010 - 18 Mar 2010
Topic: Business and Sustainable Environment
Location:  Excel, London
Base is a new 3-day event for business about sustainability and 'how to do business in the 21st century'. Day 1 will be devoted to the science and technology aspects of tacking climate change, whilst days 2 and 3 will cover commercial opportunities for business in a carbon constrained world. more information

Seminar 'Opportunities in a changing agriculture'
Date(s): 16 Mar 2010
Topic: Farm business seminar by The Andersons Centre
Location:  Westmorland County Showground, Kendal, Cumbria
Seminar of interest to all professionals and companies working in agriculture and dealing with farmers. Topics will include
. Profit, cash and capital in UK agriculture
. Policy change before and after 2013
. Opportunities in regulation
. Arable crops
. Dairy
. Other...
 more information

Seminar 'Opportunities in a changing agriculture'
Date(s): 17 Mar 2010
Topic: Farm business seminar by The Andersons Centre
Location:  Royal Highland Showground, Edinburgh
Seminar of interest to all professionals and companies working in agriculture and dealing with farmers. Topics will include
. Profit, cash and capital in UK agriculture
. Policy change before and after 2013
. Opportunities in regulation
. Arable crops
. Dairy
. Other...
 more information

Biofuels East 2010 Conference
Date(s): 17 Mar 2010
Topic: Biofuel industry
Location:  Churchill College, Cambridge
A full-day event on the impacts of carbon and sustainability policies on the biofuels industry and the latest technological developments on advanced biofuels.
Topics include the political landscape, challenges and opportunities on perennial crops and the R&D strategy for biofuels in the UK.
 more information

17th Annual European Packaging Waste Forum
Date(s): 17 Mar 2010 - 18 Mar 2010
Topic: Packaging developments
Location:  Brussels
Dr John Williams of the NNFCC will be speaking at this event.

The event aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in packaging and waste policy allowing you to:

- maximise efficiency of your compliance

- assess the mood in Brussels on future...
 more information

Seminar 'Opportunities in a changing agriculture'
Date(s): 18 Mar 2010
Topic: Farm business seminar by The Andersons Centre
Location:  Askam Bryan College, York
Seminar of interest to all professionals and companies working in agriculture and dealing with farmers. Topics will include
. Profit, cash and capital in UK agriculture
. Policy change before and after 2013
. Opportunities in regulation
. Arable crops
. Dairy
. Other...
 more information

Energize Your Farm Business
Date(s): 18 Mar 2010
Topic: Energy and Carbon, Profits and Savings
Location:  Harper Adams University College, Shropshire
Free one day event led by expert speakers covering topics to include:
·Practical solutions for saving money through energy efficiency
·The role of Environmental Stewardship in resource efficiency
·Saving and making money farm energy generation
·An overview of farm scale...
 more information

Carbon, Capture & Storage 2010
Date(s): 19 Mar 2010
Topic: Providing Clean Energy systems to Europe
Location:  London
Event that will bring together the most relevant industry professionals who will discuss and consider the preparation which must be made in order to implement Carbon Capture & Storage technology into the market in the very near future.
 more information

Energize Your Farm Business
Date(s): 23 Mar 2010
Topic: Energy and Carbon, Profits and Savings
Location:  Three Counties Showground, Worcestershire
Free one day event led by expert speakers covering topics to include:
·Practical solutions for saving money through energy efficiency
·The role of Environmental Stewardship in resource efficiency
·Saving and making money farm energy generation
·An overview of farm scale...
 more information

Scottish Renewables Annual Conference
Date(s): 23 Mar 2010 - 24 Mar 2010
Topic: Renewables
Location:  Glasgow, Scotland
The conference will bring together senior executives, business leaders, government and influencers from around the UK.The event will take an unvarnished look at challenges ahead and provide the opportunity for renewable leaders to learn from other industries.
 more information

Lincolnshire Agricultural Society Spring Lecture
Date(s): 23 Mar 2010
Topic: Is Science the Key to Farming's Future?
Location:  Lincolnshire Showground
Key note speaker Professor Crute, Chief Scientist at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Nick Ward, an arable farmer from Reepham, will also be elightening us on his recently completed Nuffield Farming scholarship looking at 'Arable input efficiency' in combineable crops. more information

2010 China Sustainable Building Forum
Date(s): 23 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010
Topic: Green Building
Location:  Shanghai New International Expo Center
Focused around Low Carbon Design, Green Building Materials and Energy Efficiency Solutions, the mission of the forum is clear: green building must incorporate Chinese distinct historical elements, diverse regional characteristics, and vibrant urban life. more information

Biorenewable Fuel and Fertiliser: Realising the Potential
Date(s): 24 Mar 2010
Topic: Biorenewables
Location:  The Food & Environment Research Agency, York
Conference of interest to anyone who is involved in the management or treatment of food and farm waste, or sewage; or the operation of AD units; the use of biogas and biosolids, as well as those working on optimisation of AD processes, biogas yield, and utilisation of biogas and biosolids. more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 24 Mar 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

Improving Sustainable Construction with Fibre Reinforced Pol
Date(s): 25 Mar 2010
Topic: Sustainable Construction
Location:  BRE, Watford
Event focusing on the use of composites for improved sustainability and environmental performance in construction. Themes will include life cycle analysis, durability and end of life issues.
 more information

Seminar 'Opportunities in a changing agriculture'
Date(s): 25 Mar 2010
Topic: Farm business seminar by The Andersons Centre
Location:  The RAF Club, London
Seminar of interest to all professionals and companies working in agriculture and dealing with farmers. Topics will include
. Profit, cash and capital in UK agriculture
. Policy change before and after 2013
. Opportunities in regulation
. Arable crops
. Dairy
. Other...
 more information

Energize Your Farm Business
Date(s): 25 Mar 2010
Topic: Energy and Carbon, Profits and Savings
Location:  Leicster University
Free one day event led by expert speakers covering topics to include:
·Practical solutions for saving money through energy efficiency
·The role of Environmental Stewardship in resource efficiency
·Saving and making money farm energy generation
·An overview of farm scale...
 more information

Biomass 2010
Date(s): 30 Mar 2010 - 31 Mar 2010
Topic: Biomass conference
Location:  Virginia, USA
Biomass 2010 will focus on the role of biomass in the USAs energy portfolio and address important issues like sustainability, infrastructure, and rural development. The technical program will feature more than 60 speakers covering sustainable biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts. more information

Anaerobic Digestion Seminar
Date(s): 31 Mar 2010
Topic: Anaerobic Digestion from a Farmer's Perspective
Location:  East of England Showground, Peterborough
Lucy Hopwood of the NNFCC is speaking at this event as one of three experts who have been invited to provide a short and practical explanation of how anaerobic digestion technology works, the operating and farming models that support it and options for setting up in business.

This is a...
 more information

Trends in Natural Product Research
Date(s): 11 Apr 2010 - 14 Apr 2010
Topic: Conference - The Future of Phytochemistry
Location:  Leicester, UK
The aim of the conference is to discuss trends, present recent results, and exchange ideas related to key aspects of Natural Products Research. Themes include
- Biopharming - crops as drug-producing bioreactors
- Discovery of lead compounds for drug development
 more information

International Biogas Training Course
Date(s): 12 Apr 2010 - 16 Apr 2010
Topic: Biogas
Location:  Stuttgart
Training course to provide profound basic knowledge about the process of biogas formation, the principles of designing biogas plants, applied technology and safety aspects. The focus of our training courses are to combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge. more information

International Exhibition on EE and RES for SE Europe
Date(s): 14 Apr 2010 - 16 Apr 2010
Topic: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Location:  Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
The event will bring together key players from the EE & RES industry sector from many counties and will become a bridge between manufacturers, researches and users of renewable energy sources.  more information

The Argus Biomass Trading conference
Date(s): 15 Apr 2010
Topic: Biomass Trading
Location:  Brussels
Conference centred around the trading of wood pellets in the biomass market. Event designed to give you the tools and techniques to lead the way in this growing industry, where new business opportunities are being created daily. Topics include examination of price drivers and regulatory update. more information

International Biogas Study Tour
Date(s): 19 Apr 2010 - 22 Apr 2010
Topic: Biogas
Location:  Southern Germany
A four day study-tour visiting planners of biogas plants, manufacturers of components and biogas plants as well as existing biogas plants with new or ground-breaking concepts or technology in German. more information

Gasification
Date(s): 19 Apr 2010 - 20 Apr 2010
Topic: Gasification conference
Location:  London
Key topics will include:
- Biomass gasification for 2nd generation biofuels
- Views on IGCC economics, commercialisation
- Investor's view on risk profile and financial ability of gasification project
- Gasification by devolitization, an evolution in obtaining clean energy from...
 more information

International Biomass Valorisation Congress
Date(s): 20 Apr 2010 - 22 Apr 2010
Topic: Discover the valuable components of Biomass in Amsterdam!
Location:  Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Three day programme covering many topics including processing of biomass, biohydrogen and cellulose ethanol, pyrolysis, co-fermentation and dimethyl ether. The first day will also feature a biorefinery workshop.  more information

Sustainabilitylive! 2010
Date(s): 20 Apr 2010 - 22 Apr 2010
Topic: Leading the way for a sustainable future
Location:  NEC Birmingham
Event with seminars, conferences and interactive feature areas, all designed to help companies work towards a more sustainable future. Includes the:

- International Water & Effluent Exhibition (IWEX)
- Environmental Technology (ET)
- National Energy Management Exhibition...
 more information

Bio-based Materials in Sport
Date(s): 20 Apr 2010
Topic: Free event to inform business and industry about the range of bio-based materials
Location:  University of Essex, Colchester
Event aiming to bring together a wide range of people in the sports supply chain from manufacturers to sports professionals and highlight the range of available bio-based materials. The day will take the form of short five minute 'spotlights' on a range of biobased product or material. more information

International Congress on Bio-based Plastics and Composites
Date(s): 20 Apr 2010 - 21 Apr 2010
Topic: Double-digit growth despite economic crisis
Location:  Hannover Messe, Germany
At the Third International Congress the latest materials and product developments from world wide industry leaders will be presented and discussed. Applications will include the packaging and automotive industry, civil engineering and consumer goods.  more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 21 Apr 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

Advanced Energy Storage Forum 2010
Date(s): 26 Apr 2010 - 28 Apr 2010
Topic: Energy storage
Location:  Berlin, Germany
This marcus evans forum will address trends and regulatory issues in power network operations as well as offer the unique opportunity to evaluate the best EES technologies and potential applications to reduce line congestions, provide frequency regulation and manage the intermittency of renewables. more information

Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference
Date(s): 27 Apr 2010 - 28 Apr 2010
Topic: Advanced Biofuels 'The First Billion Gallons'
Location:  Washington DC, USA
The Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference brings together the leaders guiding the development of advanced biofuels - including cellulosic ethanol, renewable diesel, renewable gasoline, renewable jet fuel, biobutanol, as well as emerging feedstocks including algae, jatropha, camelina and more.  more information

CEE Energy Trading 2010
Date(s): 29 Apr 2010
Topic: Establishing New Networks in Emerging Markets
Location:  Prague, Czech Republic
A central and unified platform for Power, Oil, Gas, Coal, and Emissions Trading in the regions of Central and South Eastern Europe is currently being established. This event is an opportunity to gain knowledge, make contacts and enter into these emerging markets. more information

18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Date(s): 03 May 2010 - 07 May 2010
Topic: Biomass - from Research to Industry and Markets
Location:  Lyon, France
Conference and exhibition covering the entire range of bioenergy issues. These will include resource availability, conversion technologies, market development and the need for policy actions. The exhibition will offer the opportunity to make business contacts within the industry. more information

International Biomass Conference and Expo
Date(s): 04 May 2010 - 06 May 2010
Topic: Biomass
Location:  Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
BIOMASS Conference & Expo unites current and future producers of biomass-derived power, fuels and chemicals with waste generators, energy crop growers, municipal leaders, utility executives, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors and policy makers. more information

Biomass to Liquids
Date(s): 05 May 2010 - 06 May 2010
Topic: Biofuels conference
Location:  London
Two day conference addressing technology developments, project updates, policy and regulation and the feedstock debate. The key themes will include:
- Life cycle assessment of BTL
- Using waste wood as a feedstock
- Policy towards 2nd generation biofuels
- Biofuel policy-...
 more information

Bioenergy International Conference and Expo
Date(s): 05 May 2010 - 06 May 2010
Topic: Bioenergy, biomass, biodiesel and bioethanol
Location:  Prague, Czech Republic
Two day exhibition and conference looking in depth at second generation biodiesel, cellulosic ethanol, ways to source sustainable biomass, pyrolysis technology and the potential of biogas across Europe. Opional visit to a state-of-the-art biodiesel plant on 4th May.  more information

Non Food Uses of Crops
Date(s): 10 May 2010 - 11 May 2010
Topic: Two day conference
Location:  Wyboston Lakes Conferrence Centre, Bedfordshire
This will be a multidisciplinary meeting covering the non food uses of crops in the broadest sense. The conference will be of interest to policy makers, researchers, and industries engaging with development of renewable products from plants.
Deadline for call of papers is 15 January 2010.
 more information

GREENEX 2010
Date(s): 12 May 2010 - 13 May 2010
Topic: Green Alternative Energy Solutions
Location:  Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
Presentations from leading experts on sustainable energy solutions and an exhibition providing a showcase of sustainable energy solutions and networking opportunities.

Products on show range from wind turbines, electic vehicles, solar fridges and self composting waterless toilets.
 more information

Forestry, Biomass & Sustainability 2010
Date(s): 13 May 2010 - 14 May 2010
Topic: Inverstment opportunities and carbon reductions
Location:  Hallam Conference Centre, London
Up-to-date analysis of the latest developments in policy, economics and financing of biomass and forestry projects, and help in identifying the new investment opportunities and the risks in these rapidly growing markets.  more information

Plastics Design & Moulding
Date(s): 18 May 2010 - 20 May 2010
Topic: Exhibition and conference
Location:  Telford, UK
PDM10 is the UK's only plastics event, dedicated to product design and moulding. There are a huge range of companies to visit and a great chance to network with suppliers and specialists. more information

All-Energy 2010
Date(s): 19 May 2010 - 20 May 2010
Topic: The Renewable Show
Location:  Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
A free-to-attend exhibition and conference for all with a business/professional interest in renewable energy. There will be emphasis on attracting key players in the supply chain with major projects on the drawing board, out for tender or under construction. more information

Co-digestion - Is it worth the biogas?
Date(s): 20 May 2010
Topic: Biogas seminar/conference
Location:  Glasgow
A one day event looking at the regulatory barriers in place for co-digestion, and how future regulation may look. The event will identify major knowledge gaps, consider the biogas potential with current wastes that are available, how secure these sources are and economics of co-digestion. more information

Total Processing and Packaging
Date(s): 25 May 2010 - 27 May 2010
Topic: Integrated processing & packaging exhibition
Location:  NEC Birmingham
Total Processing & Packaging 2010 showcases production line solutions from beginning to end.

Attracting professionals from sectors including food & drink, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, household products and chemicals, an opportunity for exhibiting companies to reach decision makers...
 more information

World Bioenergy 2010
Date(s): 25 May 2010 - 27 May 2010
Topic: Conference and exhibition on biomass for energy
Location:  Jönköping, Sweden
This major global bioenergy get-together is based on the unique "Taking you from Know-How to Show-How" concept, combining conference sessions, field excursions and tradeshow into one comprehensive event. more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 26 May 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

European Industrial Hemp Association Conference
Date(s): 26 May 2010 - 27 May 2010
Topic: 7th International Conference
Location:  Wesseling, Germany
The largest meeting of experts on industrial hemp in Europe. Specialists from across the world will meet in order to exchange information regarding the latest developments in hemp and in other natural fibres and moreover on the applications for fibres, shivs, seeds and oil. more information

RE Power Sri Lanka 2010 International Expo
Date(s): 03 Jun 2010 - 05 Jun 2010
Topic: Renewable Energy
Location:  Sri Lanka
RE Power Sri Lanka 2010 will offer Renewable Energy solutions and showcase the latest green energy products, technologies, services, and information related to Energy and the Environment. Includes Sri Lanka's Int'l Exhibition on Renewable Energy Solutions and Solar Photo Voltaic Power. more information

Via Expo
Date(s): 03 Jun 2010 - 05 Jun 2010
Topic: Climate Change and the Environment
Location:  Bulgaria
International conference and exhibition with the key topics of Energy Efficiency, Water & Sewage Technologies, and Waste Management & Recycling.  more information

Carbon Markets USA
Date(s): 08 Jun 2010 - 09 Jun 2010
Topic: Seize the business opportunities in the budding US carbon market
Location:  Washington DC, USA
Carbon Markets USA 2010 has, for the 6th successive year, assembled a faculty of industry-leading individuals to address key questions surrounding Carbon Markets. Also an excellent platform for industry players to learn about the latest market developments and do business with carbon buyers. more information

Cereals 2010
Date(s): 09 Jun 2010 - 10 Jun 2010
Topic: Arable Event
Location:  Royston, Cambridgeshire
Leading technical event for UK arable industry. Featuring over 400 leading suppliers, live demonstrations including Working Cultivations, Post-Harvest Technology, Business Alley, Potatoes and a Renewable area combining crop plots with exhibitors including the NNFCC. more information

International FEW
Date(s): 14 Jun 2010 - 17 Jun 2010
Topic: Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo
Location:  America's Centre, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
The FEW provides the global ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and extensive networking opportunities. The event is divided into five concurrent tracks: Production/Operations; Management/Business; Cellolosic Ethanol; Distillers/Grains/Coproducts; Energy/Carbon/Environment.  more information

Futuresource
Date(s): 15 Jun 2010 - 17 Jun 2010
Topic: Europe's sustainability event
Location:  ExCeL, London
International conference and trade fair looking a getting 'more from less'. The three days will cover different themes. Some of the more general themes across the event are;
-recycling & composting
-waste & water management
-air, energy & climate change
-street scene &...
 more information

BioGas 2010
Date(s): 15 Jun 2010 - 16 Jun 2010
Topic: BioGas as renewable energy
Location:  London
SMi's inaugural Biogas 2010 will bring together leading industry experts, regulators, financiers and technology providers from all across Europe to help you understand and benefit from the underlying opportunities of Biogas development, especially in the UK.  more information

Future of the National Grid
Date(s): 17 Jun 2010
Topic: Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar
Location:  London
Following the release of the Government's policy statement on developing a smarter grid, this seminar offers a timely opportunity to examine the transition process.  more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 23 Jun 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

Anaerobic Digestion - Introduction to Design and Operation
Date(s): 29 Jun 2010
Topic: Training course
Location:  Wakefield
A review of the microbiology and biochemistry of anaerobic digestion that is essential for a full process understanding. The course will examine improvements in the design and performance of anaerobic digestion whilst considering the wide range of new technologies that are available. more information

Anaerobic Digestion 2 - System Optimisation
Date(s): 30 Jun 2010
Topic: Training course - optimising digester throughput, gas production and digestate destruction
Location:  Wakefield
Course considering the more complex design aspects of anaerobic digestion. Also considers the importance of downstream processing and the opportunities for nutrient recovery and uses for the biogas produced. more information

AEBIOM & RENEXPO
Date(s): 30 Jun 2010 - 01 Jul 2010
Topic: European Bioenergy Conference and Bioenergy Europe Expo
Location:  Brussels, Belgium
Combined conference and trade fair covering many aspects of the bioenergy sector. Topics included in the two day program include biomass supply, financing and climate change, sustainability certification and biogas. Trade fair will include over 30 International exhibitors from the bioenery industry. more information

Euroscience Open Forum 2010
Date(s): 02 Jul 2010 - 07 Jul 2010
Topic: Passion for Science
Location:  Torino, Italy
The event will provide an opportunity to meet and to discuss important issues in which science and technology play a central role.
There is also a call for proposals for the four forum programmes - see the website for details and closing dates.
 more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 21 Jul 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

BIT's 3rd World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology 2010
Date(s): 25 Jul 2010 - 27 Jul 2010
Topic: Biotechnology developments
Location:  Dalian, China
The mission of this congress is to initiate a sustainable platform for exchanging up-to-the-minute upstream and downstream achievements, industrial needs and research opportunities of industrial biotechnology fields in Asia Pacific Rim. more information

International Symposium on Renewable Feedstock for Biofuel
Date(s): 11 Aug 2010 - 13 Aug 2010
Topic: The Roles of Fiber Crops: Kenaf, Jute, Hemp, Flax, and Allied
Location:  Austin, Texas, USA
Event aims to promote the production and utilization of natural plant fibers like kenaf, jute, hemp, flax, and ramie in the booming bioeconomy. The Symposium will focus on the new development of agricultural practice for sustainable production and supply of high quality fibers and their application. more information

Forest Bioenergy
Date(s): 31 Aug 2010 - 04 Sep 2010
Topic: Factors affecting the future of bioenergy
Location:  Finland
Learn more about examples how to create markets and to overcome barriers on national and international markets. Some countries, as e.g. Russia, and areas, as e.g. North America and South America, have huge forest resources and will play an important role in international business. more information

Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference
Date(s): 12 Sep 2010 - 15 Sep 2010
Topic: Bridging Biology and Business
Location:  Saskatoon, Canada
An annual event for scientists, researchers and other professionals working in the biotechnology area. The theme for the 2010 Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference is Bridging Biology and Business. Within this theme there will be three streams: Energy, Health & Sustainability.  more information

FAME 2010 Summit and Exhibition
Date(s): 13 Sep 2010 - 14 Sep 2010
Topic: Defining The Future Biofuels Market
Location:  The InterContinental Hotel, Berlin
The event will involve professionals in the biofuel and biomass market to focus on the development of renewable sources of energy. The Summit will cover a range of topics crucial to the market and define the path to the future of the biofuel industry.
Early bird registration until 31 October.
 more information

Knowledge Based BioEconomy Conference 2020
Date(s): 14 Sep 2010
Topic: Biological solutions
Location:  Brussels
A meeting place for stakeholders within the European BioEconomy. The BioEconomy 2020 conference will cover topics including climate change, water and energy security, sustainable biomass supply. Key note speaker will be Dr Fischler, Ecosocial Forum Europe and former EU commissioner for Agriculture.  more information

Bioten
Date(s): 21 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010
Topic: Biomass - Bioenergy - Biofuels - Biorefineries. Announcement and Invitation for Papers and Posters
Location:  Birmingham City Centre
This three day conference will bring together national and international experts on biomass, bioenergy, biofuels and biorefineries to engage the UK's bioenergy focused research community with stakeholders, policy makers and decision makers as well as promoting interaction between researchers. more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 22 Sep 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

RE POWER Bangladesh 2010
Date(s): 14 Oct 2010 - 16 Oct 2010
Topic: Renewable Energy
Location:  Bangladesh
RE Power Bangladesh 2010 will offer Renewable Energy solutions and showcase the latest green energy products, technologies, services, and information related to Energy and the Environment, including everything associated in the new and renewable energy fields. more information

BEST - Built Environment Solutions & Technologies
Date(s): 17 Oct 2010 - 20 Oct 2010
Topic: The built environment
Location:  NEC Birmingham, UK
BEST is the new show for specification and procurement, and forms a major part of Interbuild, replacing its previous event 'Interbuild Specfier'. BEST is running alongside Interbuild Onsite and Glassex. Feature areas include Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and a Retrofit Showcase.  more information

European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology
Date(s): 19 Oct 2010 - 21 Oct 2010
Topic: Biotechnology
Location:  Edinburgh, Scotland
European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2010 will consist of 2 pre-conference workshops, followed by a 2 day conference comprising 2 plenary sessions and 3 parallel tracks focusing on:

* Feedstock
* Policy, Business and Financing
* Innovation
 more information

European Future Energy Forum
Date(s): 19 Oct 2010 - 21 Oct 2010
Topic: Exhibition and Conference
Location:  London
Exhibition and three day conference covering the following workstreams:

. Where is the money coming from
. Bridging the technology gap
. The renewables stream
. The infrastructure stream
. The finance stream
. The green cities stream

 more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 20 Oct 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

Lime Technology Seminar
Date(s): 24 Nov 2010
Topic: How to specify and use Tradical® Hemcrete® and Baumit render systems for thermally efficient cost effective buildings.
Location:  BRE, Watford
One day seminar will include
. An introduction to Hemcrete®
. Thermal performance of Hemcrete®
. Design consideration & constructing Hemcrete® wall system
. Lime based mortars & renders
 more information

5th European Bioplastics Conference
Date(s): 01 Dec 2010 - 02 Dec 2010
Topic: Europe's leading Bioplastics Conference
Location:  Düsseldorf, Germany
The European Bioplastics Conference will present the latest technological and market developments in the sector. It also offers excellent networking opportunities and a product exhibition that will complete the international two day conference. more information

Biowise 2011
Date(s): 14 Mar 2011 - 15 Mar 2011
Topic: R&D In The Sustainable Fuel Industry
Location:  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BioWise 2011 Summit And Exhibition is a two-day event of paper presentations, keynote speeches, panel discussions and roundtable sessions. The overall theme is "From Field - Through Lab - To Industry" focusing on topics crucial to the biofuel and biomass industry of today. more information

Bioplastics in Packaging
Date(s): 12 May 2011 - 18 May 2011
Topic: Exhibition at Interpack 2011
Location:  Duesseldorf, Germany
A large group exhibition about 'Bioplantics in Packaging', presented by European Bioplastics and Messe Düsseldorf. The exhibition will form part of Interpack 2011. more information