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Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit 2010
The Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit takes place on February 8-10, 2010 in San Diego, CA.
The conference will bring together the value chain for drop-in and new chemicals derived from cellulosics, algae, waste streams & CO2. The conference taps into the growing shift toward bio-based chemical products. It examines how global chemical strategic companies are making bets, venture cash is flowing, and government support is available. However, as an entirely new industry is created, new relationships must be forged.
The summit will cover:
What conditions will be required for these cross-sectoral relationships to prosper?
What are the key technical, organizational, economic and financial challenges?
What types of deals and relationships are needed going forward?
Conference Advisory Board
Cynthia Bryant, Marketing Manager - Global Fuels, Novozymes North America
Steve W. Burton, Biorefinery Technology Leader, The Center for Packaging Innovation, Meadwestvaco
John Ellersick, Succinic Acids Program Manager, Myriant Technologies
Keith Gillard, Principal, BASF Venture Capital
Jonathon Gorham, Manager Business Development, Qteros
Douglas Hawkins, Program Manager, Emerging Technologies, DOW Chemical
Michael Manella, Scientist II, Archer Daniels Midland
Steve Meller, Chief Innovation Catalyst, Procter and Gamble
Jonathan Wolfson, Chief Executive Officer, Solazyme
What do collaborative arrangements in this emerging segment look like (government with private, corporate with start-up)?
What does government expect from industry and what can it offer?
What do corporations, government and start-ups expect from each other and offer in return?
What are some of the bigger points of contention between partners?
Moderator: Jennifer Hannesschlager, Partner, Tiber Creek Partners Panelists:
Mark Bunger, Research Director, Lux Research
Roger Conway, Director, Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, USDA
Douglas Faulkner, President & Cofounder, Chrysalis Energy Partners
Leslie Pezzullo, Biochemical Conversion Technology Manager, Biomass Program, US DOE
Rina Singh, Director, Policy, BIO
The drivers for bio-based chemicals adoption: oil/gas prices, carbon cost, demand for more sustainable consumer products
How do bio-based products stack up against coal syngas-derived chemicals (polygen gasification model)?
Status of existing commitments in bio-based chemicals, if any
What is their balance of in-house R&D/development vs. outside licensing/partnering?
What are they looking for in aquisition/licensing/joint venture?
Panelists:
Volkert Claasson, Director of White Biotech, DSM
Joe Fox, Director of Emerging and External Technologies, Ashland
Veronique Hervouet, Biomass and Synfuels Manager, Total Petrochemicals
Steve Meller, Chief Innovation Catalyst, Procter and Gamble
Bob Maughon, Senior Research & Development Director, Hydrocarbons and Energy, DOW Chemical
Mark Posey, Technology Manager, Business Development Unit, Huntsman
Ed Pruitt, Director of Purchasing, Sun Chemical Corporation
This session aims to shine a light on the end-use market drivers for bio-based chemical products and applications. Presenters will address the existing commercial success of bioplastics, the role of sustainability factors with consumers and big box retailers, and competitive advantages to be gained—or not—by switching to biomass-derived chemicals.
1:15-3:00 Bio-Based Products, Applications and Scaling Hurdles, Part I
This session will consist of short, highly focused presentations from developers of biomass conversion platforms of all types (thermo-chemical, hydrolysis, fermentation, synthetic bio and combinations), describing:
Their target “intermediate” or “building block” molecules and associated applications and market segments
Special challenges in conversion process to achieve the bio-based product and getting to a cost-competitive “drop-in” status
Progress with, and challenges in, scaling production from bench or pilot-scale to commercial level
Their needs for partnering or investment, or tools/IP available for licensing
L-Ketals – Renewable Platform Chemicals - Olga Selifonova, Co-Founder, Segetis
Next Generation Green Chemicals from MicroAlgae - Tailored Oils and Chemicals from Renewable Oil Production Platforms - Jonathon Wolfson, Chief Executive Officer, Solazyme
What is the relationship between biotech product developers and existing facilities that convert large amounts of biomass?
How do biorefineries realistically see the additional revenue potential of bio-based chemicals alongside their existing product line, whether fuels or paper products? What are the trade-offs between revenue generating potential and the cost of new processes and equipment?
Status of ethanol projects starting to develop chemical revenue streams
Needs for external technologies
Moderator:
John Ellersick, Succinic Acids Program Manager, Myriant Technologies LLC Panelists:
William Baum, Executive Vice President, Business Development, Verenium
Ben Cloud, President & Chief Operating Officer, XL Renewables
John Plaza, President & Founder, Imperium Renewables
Chris Ryan, Vice President, Business Development Downstream, Gevo
Christophe Schilling, Chief Executive Officer, Genomatica
Andrew Shafer, Executive Vice President, Sales and Market Development, Elevance
Scott Weishaar, Vice President of Commercial Development, POET
The “Food vs. Fuel” debate: does it impact bio-based chemicals?
Lifecycle, carbon and water footprint for feedstocks
How do feedstock owners/suppliers see bio-based chemicals in terms of expanding their revenue opportunities?
Panelists:
Linda Beltz, Director, Technology Partnerships, Weyerhaeuser
Edward Hennessey, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Cleantech Biofuels Inc
Aaron Schuchart, Vice President, Business Development, Mendel Biotechnology Inc
Mike Schmidt, Manager, Forestry Renewables, John Deere
Glen Weaver, Research, Quality, and Innovation, Conagra Foods
Dubois White, Vice President of Hull and Fiber and Argentine Operations, Golden Peanut Company
