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Virginia Biodiesel Conference: September 29, 2010
Virginia’s biodiesel industry landscape is changing as it is impacted by policy, technology, and the economy. Through the Virginia Biodiesel Conference, Virginia Clean Cities seeks to convene a broad cross-section of people and organizations working to strengthen Virginia’s biodiesel industry and to promote clean alternative fuels.
Agenda
8:30 Setup for Table Exhibitors
9:00 Arrival & Registration & Networking & Table Expo
9:30 Welcome and Opening
10:00 Identifying Breakout Sessions
Any participant could create a breakout session on a topic of their choice.
Breakout Sessions
Each session had multiple options for small group conversations about specific topics.
11:00 Session 1 Topics
- Table A: Food vs Fuel Debate and Conversation
- Table B & C: Feedstock Development with Virginia Agricultural Products / Algae and Other Possible Sources
- Table D: Biochar, Bio-Oil, Synthetic Gas, Carbon Sequestration
12:30 Session 2 Topics:
- Table A: Legislative Encouragement for Biodiesel
- Table B: Promoting Small Scale Production of Biofuels
- Table C: Economic Development: Job Creation and Economic Multiplier Effect
- Table D: Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance
1:45 Session 3 Topics
- Table A: Market Barriers / Promoting Market Demand with Incentives
- Table B: Technical Issues in Biodiesel Use
- Table C: Collaborative Efforts
3:00 Closing Session (Whole Group)
3:30 Closing / Networking / Table Expo
4:00 Adjourn
Location: Festival Conference and Student Center – Grand Ball Room
1301 Carrier Drive, Harrisonburg Virginia, 22807
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