the brochure - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
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the brochure - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT RATE SAVE 15% April 15, 2015 Hotel President Wilson Geneva Switzerland Reevaluating strategies in an evolving biofuels landscape Headline Industry Thought-Leaders: Ilmari Lastikka Head of EU Affairs Neste Oil John Cropley Senior Commodity Analyst ED&F Man Kevin McGeeney CEO Starsupply Geraldine Kutas Head of International Affairs UNICA Robert Wright Secretary General ePURE SUPPORTED BY: www.platts.com/europeanbiofuels TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL 2015 11:10 Morning Refreshments 18:00 Networking reception in collaboration with EU SESSION TWO: BIOFUEL FEEDSTOCK MARKETS Sugar Seminar delegates 33 Join us for drinks and canapés in the exhibition area WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL 2015 08.00 Registration and continental breakfast 09.00 Welcome Address Tim Worledge, Editor-In-Chief, Agriculture, Platts SESSION ONE: POLICY Moderator: Tim Worledge 09:20 Insight from the European Commission 33 33 11:40 Feedstocks: Is GHG the stimulus the sector needs? 33 33 33 33 33 33 12:20 Beyond the margin; DDG, corn oil and other products Senior Representative, European Commission 33 iche Protein markets today, non-GMO, SPC’s, CMR’s and aquaN feed markets 33 B eyond Biofuels, what else can producers do to improve “and protect” margins? T he revision of the Renewable Energy and Fuel Quality Directive and its implications Future biofuels development and the EU 2030 targets Advanced biofuels and EU waste regulation E cofys, together with IIASA and E4tech, modelled ILUC of biofuels for the European Commission using the GLOBIOM model. 33 F eedstock specific ILUC values are modelled for conventional and some advanced biofuel feedstocks and a number of aggregated scenarios including ‘cap of 5%’ and ‘cap of 6%’ scenarios, an ‘increased use of unused land’ scenario and a ‘higher deforestation’ and ‘lower deforestation’ scenarios. Daan Peters, Senior Consultant Bioenergy, Ecofys L essons learned from Biofuels competitive dynamics in the last decade Perspectives on the options for development of a self-sustaining sector Juan Carlos Gay, Partner, Bain & Company 10:40 PANEL DISCUSSION GHG changes and 2020; the challenges facing Europe’s biofuels Rory Deverell, Commodity Risk Manager, INTL FCStone 12:40 PANEL DISCUSSION Diversification: The key to survival? Amidst legislative uncertainty, can biofuel producers do more to diversify their activity and bolster operating margins? 33 Where are the opportunities to diversify? 33 What are the barriers to greater diversification? 33 Does diversity mean loss of focus for biofuel producers? Simon Usher, CEO, Bonsucro Timo Huhtisaari, Sustainability and Biofuels Expert, North European Oil Trade Robert Wright, Secretary General, ePURE Andreas Feige, Managing Director, ISCC System Study results will be published shortly. What can we expect? 10:20 Biofuels: from boom to bust….and boom again? Where are the growth markets and what is driving them? Robert Wright, Secretary General, ePURE “Finding their place, where do co-products fit into the feed complex” 33 33 33 What can be done to encourage investment 33 10:00 GLOBIOM model Expectations for the year ahead Andreas Feige, Managing Director, ISCC System What principles are driving the new legislation? What next? Ilmari Lastikka, Head of EU Affairs, Neste Oil 33 Market overview, front runners and dark horses 12:00 Reigniting investment 09:40 Neste Oil view’s on the post 2020 framework for biofuels 33 Moderator: Tim Worledge E urope’s legislative framework has seen every country setting its own path to 2020 compliance, against that backdrop, does the continent really need two competing approaches? 33 How do recent changes to policy impact Europe? 33 What will individual states to post 2020? 33 Looking beyond 2020, where do biofuels go next? Daan Peters, Senior Consultant Bioenergy, Ecofys Ilmari Lastikka, Head of EU Affairs, Neste Oil Juan Carlos Gay, Partner, Bain Melanie Williams, Regional Director EMEA, Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials 13:10 Networking Lunch SESSION THREE: MARKETS, TRADING & PRICING Moderator: Tim Worledge 14:30 GHG and the impact on market dynamics 33 Meeting the standard 33 Role of biofuels in German government policy Aleksandra Rybczynska, Associate Bioenergy, Bloomberg New Energy Finance 14:50 Outlook, overview and performance of the key benchmarks 33 Changing the game – the impact for price reporting 33 How prices are assembled? 33 Ethanol and biodiesel benchmarks Caroline Knight, Biofuels Editor, Platts 15:10 Current markets up to and beyond 2020 33 Current view of market 33 Barriers to trade – the position of anti-dumping 33 Utilizing financials to make a profit Kevin McGeeney, CEO, Starsupply 15:30 PANEL DISCUSSION Rip it up and Start Again: Trade Barriers and International Relations it’s complicated. T rade barriers hinder international biofuel flows, but paradoxically can bring opportunities too. Is the balance right? 33 F or richer or poorer; what is the net impact of trade barriers to Europe’s market? 33 Is it time to rip up the current positions and start again? 33 GHG vs RED, who wins internationally? Kevin McGeeney, CEO, Starsupply Bertrand Ferte, Director of Bioethanol, Cristalco Stephane Ansellem, Biodiesel Trader, TOTSA George Hayes, Head of Renewable Fuels – Europe, CHS 16:00 Refreshment Break SESSION FOUR: INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK Moderator: Tim Worledge 16:30 Asia – The sleeping giant? 33 Palm oil exports potential 33 Anti-dumping legislation 33 Growth of local demand Geneva – the global meeting place of the biofuel industry’s decision makers Home to many of the industry’s leading players and traders, Geneva has established itself as an important hub for the international biofuels community. Alongside this, Geneva boasts being one the most beautiful and cultured cities in the world, combining the splendors of nature with a rich palette of historic and architectural offerings. “The conference was interesting, well organized and included key companies” VP Business Development, Dyadic 2014 Providing a perfect environment to encourage stimulating debate and interaction with the speakers and your peers, the Platts EU Biofuels Seminar will tackle the industry’s key issues while providing you with the insights and relationships you need to prepare for the year ahead. VENUE President Wilson Hotel 47, Quai Wilson Geneva, 1211 Switzerland Tel: +41(22) 906 6666 Fax: +41 (22) 906 6667 Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.hotelpwilson.com/en/ Esther Beng Choo Ng, Biofuels Editor, Platts Asia 16:50 Brazil – Overcoming the challenges for producers to export biofuels 33 Prospects for the 2015/16 harvest 33 New government regulations 33 2nd generation ethanol for exports? Geraldine Kutas, Head of International Affairs, UNICA 17:10 America – still the land of opportunity? 33 Growing up alongside the biggest ethanol business on earth 33 Opportunities and threats from the RFS John Cropley, Head of Biofuels & Liquid Products Research, ED&F Man 17:30 Closing comments Tim Worledge, Editor-In-Chief, Platts DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATION A limited number of rooms have been reserved for Platts 4th Annual Biofuels Seminar participants at the President Wilson Hotel at the preferential rates listed below. The discounted rates are for the nights of April 14 & 15 only. These rates are subject to availability and are not guaranteed after March 2 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. ROOM RATES Prestige Room, Single occupancy CHF 330 per night – €272 Prestige Room, Double occupancy CHF 360 per night – €297 Room rates are inclusive of American Buffet breakfast and VAT, but do not cover city tax charged at 6% RESERVATIONS 17:40 Networking reception 33 Join us for drinks and canapés in the exhibition area To book your room at the preferential rate please follow this link: bit.ly/BiofuelsHotel Register by Association Discount March 13 Standard Rate Save $255 Save 15% $849 $1,104 ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT RATE SAVE 15% Register Now www.platts.com/europeanbiofuels [email protected] +44 (0)20 7176 6300 +44 (0)20 7176 8512 Save 10% on all prices when you pay at the time of registration For information on travel and accommodation offers, visit www.platts.com/europeanbiofuels Branding & Sponsorship Opportunities The EU Biofuels Seminar offers you an unparalleled opportunity to be associated with the Platts brand and it will demonstrate your organization’s strengths and capabilities to an audience of senior industry decision makers. Various exclusive sponsorship packages are available can be tailored, depending on your particular requirements and budget. Options, include: Executive Sponsor Breakfast Sponsor Contact Co-located with: the word implies high-quality, refinement and excellence. By showcasing your company as “Executive Sponsor” these values are represented in the message you project to delegates and the industry at large. The most important meal of the day and the first networking session of the conference. This is your chance to put your brand and business services foremost in attendee’s thoughts as they register, meet for the first time and begin making connections. Daniel Davies Business Development Manager Platts [email protected] +44 (0) 207 176 6229 www.platts.com/europeanbiofuels Exhibition Showcasing your products and services is fundamental to growing your business. Your exhibit stand is located in the main breakout area where all networking is conducted, providing a focal point to attract attendees.