Agenda
| Tuesday, February 21, 2012 |
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| 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Registration City Hall Lobby |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2012 |
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| 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Registration City Hall Lobby |
| 8:15 am - 3:00 pm |
Annual Golf Tournament ChampionsGate Golf Club |
| 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Networking Day Trip Kennedy Space Center |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Welcome Reception Sun Lobby/Sun Foyer sponsored by Fagen, Inc. |
| Thursday, February 23, 2012 |
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| 6:30 am - 7:00 pm |
Registration City Hall Lobby |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast Sun Lobby/Foyer sponsored by Kelso Technologies, Inc. |
| 8:00 am - 12:30 pm | General Session Sun Ballroom |
| 8:00 am - 8:10 am | Welcome Remarks Chuck Woodside, CEO, KAAPA Ethanol LLC |
| 8:10 am - 8:40 am | State of the Industry Address Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association |
| 8:40 am - 9:25 am |
Keynote Address: "21st Century Energy Trends and the Marketplace" Dr. James Canton, CEO and Chairman, Institute for Global FuturesEnergy is mission-essential to the growth, social stability and security of all nations. Oil overdependence and petro-fuel decline offer the world an incentive towards the discovery of renewable energy. At the same time, the biofuels industry is at a pivotal point, existing simultaneously as a commodity and consumer good. James Canton, PhD, knows that engaging the consumer to grow demand and improve industry image has never been more important. Canton is a renowned global futurist, social scientist, keynote presenter, author, and visionary business advisor. For over 30 years, he has been insightfully predicting the key trends that have shaped our world. |
| 9:25 am - 10:25 am | E15 Commercialization & Marketing Panel Discussion Retailers now have a new fuel option that can be used by 62% of the light duty vehicles on the road today, and replace more than 80% of the unleaded fuel sold. Speakers will review the final regulatory steps necessary to allow commercialization to occur. Retailers offering E15, and those taking a wait-and-see approach, will discuss the challenges they face with E15 and what they think the future holds with regard to this new fuel and other ethanol-blended fuels. Moderator: Chuck Woodside, CEO, KAAPA Ethanol LLC Kristy Moore, Vice President, Technical Services, Renewable Fuels Association Scott Zaremba, Owner, Zarco 66, Inc. Grady Chronister, Owner, Chronister Oil Company |
| 10:25 am - 10:45 am |
Refreshment Break Sun Lobby/Foyer sponsored by CoBank |
| 10:45 am - 11:45 am |
Advanced Ethanol: The Emerging Portfolio Approach Panel Discussion With the first wave of advanced ethanol projects breaking ground, the sector's value proposition is beginning to take shape. But the first movers in the space are clearly not cut from the same mold. Panelists will discuss some of the business models, product streams and partnerships emerging in the marketplace, and explore how advanced ethanol product portfolios are increasingly integrated with and valuable to today's renewable fuel marketplace. Moderator: Brooke Coleman, Executive Director, Advanced Ethanol Council William Brady, President and CEO, Mascoma Corporation Jim Imbler, President and CEO, ZeaChem Inc. Christopher Standlee, Executive Vice President, Abengoa Bioenergy U.S. Holding, Inc. |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm |
Washington Insiders Panel Discussion A candid dialogue among lobbyists from inside the Beltway, sharing their predictions for the 2012 legislative and regulatory calendar in this popular annual panel. Moderator: Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association Roger Shane Karr, Vice President of Government Affairs, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Jon Doggett, Vice President of Public Policy, National Corn Growers Association Marty Durbin, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, American Petroleum Institute Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association Scott Faber, Vice President for Government Affairs, Environmental Working Group |
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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
 Luncheon Address, "Insider Perspectives on Election 2012 - The Presidency and Congress"Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs Florida Exhibit Hall C sponsored by CropEnergies AG Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs provide intimate and insightful commentary as they both speak with great authority and accuracy from a White House Insider's perspective. Each speaker shines a dynamic light on the political issues of the day based on their unique relationships - Karl Rove from his years as one of President George W. Bush's closest confidants and advisors, and Robert Gibbs from his years as a longtime advisor to President Obama. |
| 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm |
Global Ethanol Outlook Panel Discussion Sun Ballroom Experts will discuss the burgeoning global ethanol trade and review key drivers of supply and demand. Speakers will address the trade opportunities and challenges facing U.S. producers as they seek to expand international markets. Moderator: Ed Hubbard, General Counsel, Renewable Fuels Association Andreas Feige, EU Ethanol Trade and Certification, Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH Plinio Nastari, President, DATAGRO Consulting Ltd. Duane Layton, Partner, Mayer Brown Rob Vierhout, Secretary General, ePURE |
| 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Refreshment Break Sun Lobby/Foyer sponsored by Faegre Baker Daniels |
| 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Breakout Sessions |
| Technology Advancements Improving the Bottom Line Sun Ballroom Experts will present success stories on the "low hanging fruit" to improve process efficiency and increase yield, as well as the future of the integrated ethanol plant. Also discussed, new production platforms that hold promise to improve plant economics in this tight market. Moderator: Dave Vander Griend, CEO, ICM, Inc. Chuck Corr, Manager, Ethanol Technical Service, Archer Daniels Midland Vince Kwasniewski, Vice President, GTL Resources USA, Inc. Kevin Weiss, CEO, Byogy Renewables, Inc. |
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| Messaging Effectively in Your Local Community Tallahassee 1-3 The power to influence consumers and policy makers has never been more focused at the community level than it is at this moment. In 2011, ethanol producers began engaging their local communities more than ever before. That trend is expected to grow rapidly in 2012. What is your plant doing to tell the story of the benefits of ethanol, job creation, American innovation, and to educate your neighbors on E15? Are you maximizing the tools available to enhance your local PR events, your website, investor communications, and general outreach? Join us for a discussion of best practices, success stories, and suggestions and tools that you will find helpful. Moderator: Christina Martin, Executive Vice President, Renewable Fuels Association Mike Jerke, General Manager, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. Steve Gardner, General Manager, East Kansas Agri-Energy, LLC Jonathan Baron, Founder and Principal, Baron Public Affairs, LLC |
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| Blend Your Own (BYO) Ethanol and Blender Pumps Sanibel 1-3 The relationship between retailers and the ethanol industry continues to grow stronger each year, but there is plenty of room for advancement. Members of the BYO Ethanol Campaign will provide an update on blender pumps, and how ethanol plants and marketers can play a more vital role in ensuring more ethanol enters the marketplace for the willing consumer to purchase. Robert White, Director of Market Development, Renewable Fuels Association Frank Lenski, President, RFG Survey Assoc, Inc. |
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| Emerging Advanced Ethanol Technology Miami 1-3 Panelists will present the latest advancements in various technologies and product platforms to accelerate the commercialization of advanced and cellulosic ethanol. Moderator: Brooke Coleman, Executive Director, Advanced Ethanol Council Guido Ghisolfi, CEO, Beta Renewables SpA Jason Robinson, Associate Director of Engineering, TMO Renewables Limited Paul Kamp, Project Support Lead, Inbicon A/S North America Laurel Harmon, Vice President, Government Relations, LanzaTech Inc. |
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| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Networking Reception Coquina Lawn |
| Friday, February 24, 2012 |
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| 7:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Registration City Hall Lobby |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast Sun Lobby/Foyer sponsored by RPMG |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Sunrise Breakfast Session: Enzymatic Advancements Miami 1-3 |
| 8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
General Session Sun Ballroom |
| 8:00 am - 8:20 am |
Sponsor Recognition and RFA 2012 Industry Leadership Award Chuck Woodside, CEO, KAAPA Ethanol LLC |
| 8:20 am - 8:40 am |
 Headline Address: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack |
| 8:40 am - 9:40 am |
Ethanol, Greenhouse Gases and Land Use Change: The Debate Continues The scientific and regulatory communities continue to analyze the "carbon footprint" and land use impacts of both first- and second-generation ethanol. Experts will address the latest developments in GHG analysis and discuss the impacts of regulations like RFS2 and LCFS on current and future ethanol producers. Moderator: Geoff Cooper, Vice President, Research and Analysis, Renewable Fuels Association Thomas Darlington, President, Air Improvement Resource, Inc. Wallace Tyner, Professor, Purdue University David Zilberman, Professor, University of California Berkeley |
| 9:40 am - 10:40 am |
Moving U.S. Products to a Global Market Panel Discussion Industry Experts will discuss transportation efficiencies in current practice and what the future may hold for cost effective shipment of ethanol on rail, truck, barge and cargo ship to meet new and expanding markets. Moderator: Doug Punke, CEO, RPMG Inc. Kyle Hancock Jr., Vice President, Sales & Marketing, CSX Transportation James Lelio, National Biofuels Manager, Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Katie Hadenfeldt, Vice President Sales, GATX Corporation |
| 10:40 am- 11:00 am |
Refreshment Break Sun Lobby/Foyer sponsored by CHS Renewable Fuels Marketing |
| 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Food vs. Fuel: Fact or Fabrication? Critics of the biofuels industry continue to argue that increased renewable fuels production is a major driver of retail food prices and availability. Two experts representing distinctly different viewpoints will debate whether "food vs. fuel" is a legitimate concern or just a myth that won't die. Moderator: Geoff Cooper, Vice President, Research and Analysis, Renewable Fuels Association Dr. Gerard Ostheimer, International Affairs Specialist, USDA Steve Meyer, President, Paragon Economics, Inc. |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm |
Octane as an Added Value of Ethanol Use in Future Fuels and Vehicles Discussion Pending EPA Tier 3 regulations, NHTSA fuel economy increases, and implementation of RFS requirements together with marketplace forces will have a significant impact on the motor fuel market in the next five years. Presenters will address the future value of ethanol in this changing marketplace. Moderator: Bob McCormick, Principal Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Rod Beazley, Project Director, Ricardo, Inc. Coleman Jones, Biofuel Implementation Manager, General Motors |
| 12:30 pm |
Closing Remarks Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association |
