Event Advisory - Biofuels Symposium

Capitalizing on opportunities in bioenergy from a variety of feedstocks

TORONTO, March 1 /CNW/ - The Canadian Institute's Biofuels Symposium will not only address the most current policies and regulations impacting biofuel producers, but will also delve into the more practical issues, such as ways to secure funding, assessing the supply of feedstocks and analyzing the commercial viability of second and third generation biofuels.

This two day event features a speaker faculty of leading experts and key industry specialists, including: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, Enerkem, Forest Products Association of Canada, Government of Alberta, Iogen Corporation, Natural Resources Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), Verenium Corporation, Western Biomass Power Corporation and many more!

    
    Conference Title:  Biofuels Symposium
    Date:              April 21 - 22, 2010
    Location:          The Carriage House Inn, Calgary
    Website:           www.canadianinstitute.com/Biofuels

    Topics Include:
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    -   Current government policies and funding programs for the biofuel
        industry
    -   Critical information about feedstocks in Canada and impacts on
        biofuel production
    -   Emerging clean and cost effective technologies
    -   Market outlook of the cellulosic biofuel industry in North America
        and Europe
    -   Managing uncertainty around carbon policies and how this affects
        biofuels in Canada
    

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For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world. The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge. Headquartered in Toronto, The Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. For media accreditation contact: Jessika Hunt 416-927-0718 Ext. 324 or [email protected].

    
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For further information: Jessika Hunt, The Canadian Institute, [phone] Ext. 324, [email protected]