2nd Bioenergy Sustainability Conference

Research related to the design of cellulosic, algae, conventional feedstock integrated with conservation practices for biomass production; biorestoration of soil, water, air, and ecosystem service

Creation of cellulosic biorefinery designs and improving existing biorefinery and transitioning to mixed cellulosic/starch feedstock, energy and water use. Improvement via system integration.

The process of producing biomass feedstock; converting the biomass to fuel at the biorefinery; distributing biofuels to end users; and, finally, using the fuel.

Dispelling bioenergy fallacies with the facts; what are the global advances in cellulosic-based energy production and utilization of co-products. Are there opportunities to align bioenergy with solar, wind and other clean-energy sources?

How we can enhance communication between scientists and the public. What are the challenges and opportunities for enhancing C management through bioenergy production, restoring soil health through bioenergy production systems?

What can we do to change the percieved notion of biofuel/bioenergy? How to remediate and lessen economical and political consequences of shifting to biofuel? What are some avenues we can take?

What are the emerging opportunities for providing clean power and heat in the U.S. and abroad? How can we integrate and include Cellulosic bioproducts and co-products – untapped drivers for sustainable bioenergy systems?