2012 Intl. Biomass Conference & Expo

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Announcing the 2012 International Biomass Conference & Expo Agenda

Created from more than 240 abstracts, the agenda contains the best presentations gathered from six continents.

Denver, CO, USABBI International announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 5th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, the world`s largest and fastest growing biomass conference, taking place April 16-19, 2012 in Denver, CO. The 2012 agenda˜featuring five comprehensive tracks˜is tightly focused on leading edge developments in the biomass industry, from cultivation, harvest and storage to conversion technology, project finance and regulatory guidance.

"We received more than 240 abstracts covering all aspects of biomass development and production," says Tim Portz, Program Director for BBI International. "This type of overwhelming response allowed us to develop a program that is extremely relevant, cutting edge and comprehensive. Attendees will gain the latest information on biomass technology, production, policy, emerging markets and consumer demand from biomass experts around the globe."

"The most inspiring aspect of the result of our call for abstracts was the wide geographical range of submissions. We have received abstracts spanning six continents. India, Germany, Argentina, Malaysia, China, France, United States, Finland, Switzerland, Canada, Taiwan, Tunisia and Australia, are just some examples of countries represented," says Portz. "This demonstrates the rising interest in this industry and confirms that the International Biomass Conference & Expo is truly becoming an international event, attracting interest from all parts of the world."

The 2012 program will include 30-plus panels and more than 100 speakers, including 90 technical presentations, all within the structured framework of five informative tracks:

Track 1: Pellets & Densified Biomass

Track 2: Industrial & Commercial Thermal Energy

Track 3: Biomass Power

Track 4: Biogas & Landfill Gas

Track 5: Advanced Biofuels & Biobased Chemicals


In addition to the panel sessions, attendees will be able to visit current biomass facilities and projects located around the Denver Metro area. Tours include the following locations:

Custom Instrumentation Services Corporation (CiSCO)- Englewood, CO

Community Power Corporation (CPC)- Littleton, CO

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): National Bioenergy Center- Golden, CO

Boulder County Biomass Forestry Operation- Boulder, CO

Boulder County Biomass Distract Heating Plant- Boulder, CO

New Belgium Brewery- Fort Collins, CO

To view this year`s agenda, visit http://www.biomassconference.com/ema...px?pageId=Home

About BBI International:

Founded in 1995, BBI International produces globally recognized bioenergy events and trade magazines. In addition to the "International Biomass Conference & Expo" and its allied regional events, BBI owns and operates the largest, longest-running ethanol conference in the world "International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW)" and the "International Biorefining Conference & Trade Show". The company publishes "Biomass Power & Thermal", "Ethanol Producer Magazine", "Biorefining Magazine", and "Biodiesel Magazine", as well as a number of ancillary products including maps, directories, e-newsletters and other web-based industry resources.


Contact Information:

John Nelson

jnelson@bbiinternational.com

866-746-8385

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