Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. William Goldner of the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Opening remarksfrom Rep. Scott Conklin (77th District-Centre County).Closing remarks from Daniel J. Desmond, partner in Peregrine Technology Partners and former Deputy Secretary for the Office of Energy and Technology Deployment at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
The commercialization of technologies and processes used to produce bioenergy from a variety of biomass resources highlights this half-day program. The Summit will also explore innovative nanotechnologies for bioenergy production and technologies for producing energy from wastewater.
Cost is $35.
Keynote speaker Dr. William Goldner of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will give an overview of the strategic thinking and programs USDA NIFA and other USDA agencies are using to address the sustainable production of biofuels, biopower, and biobased products. The programs include: regional systems-oriented programs that integrate research, education, and extension/outreach/ technology transfer; pre-commercialization R&D for small businesses; and grant and loan guarantee programs for demonstration and commercialization. Dr. Goldner will provide some examples of how businesses may use these programs to take part in this important renewable energy sector.
Roundtable discussions will examine the business opportunities that can be cultivated, why sustainable energy solutions are as good for business as they are for the environment, and the importance of obtaining financial support to the commercialization process. Scientists, government officials, entrepreneurs and investors will discuss promising research, successful ventures, overcoming commercialization challenges and market-driven opportunities.
Program Agenda** 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Registration and Networking 9:30 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. — Opening Remarks--Representative Scott Conklin (77th District) 9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. — Keynote Presentation – Dr. William Goldner, National Program Leader, USDA, NIFA, Division of Sustainable Bioenergy 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Moderated Panel Discussion led by
Thomas Armstrong, PIEE 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Luncheon Roundtables – Breakout discussions organized by industry/research themes 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. — Research and Industry Showcase – Special announcements from featured guests and audience members 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. — Reports from Breakout Discussions 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Closing Remarks--Daniel J. Desmond, partner in Peregrine Technology Partners and former Deputy Secretary for the Office of Energy and Technology Deployment at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
**Program subject to change. Boxed Lunch included.
