Innovations in Bioproducts and Bioeconomy Discussed at IBBC 2017

TAPPI’s 2017 International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) will be held in Norfolk, Va/. USA, on Nov. 7-9, 2017. This well-regarded, comprehensive technical conference focuses on the latest technologies available using renewable materials from biomass to produce chemicals and fuels to support the bioeconomy. Industry professionals will gather to attend technical presentations reviewed and selected by their peers as well as participate in many of the networking events where they can build new business relationships and strengthen existing ones.

Successful bioenergy and bioproducts professionals understand the importance of staying abreast of the latest technologies and processes available in the growing bioeconomy. IBBC 2017 offers these leaders many solutions to the everyday challenges they face. It also addresses critical issues affecting the industry and how companies can manage these issues in the future. 

The conference theme for 2017 is Innovations in Bioproducts & Bioeconomy. The technical program will include presentations on the following key topics: 

• Biomass
• Biomass Torrefication
• Biochemicals
• Bioconversion
• Bioprojects
• Bio Case Studies
• Nonwood Fiber Products 
• Nonwood Pulping & Characterization 
• Biorefinery Bridge I & II.

Expert speakers come from leading companies and universities including: AkzoNobel, CanmetENERGY, CQ Strategy Ltd., Domtar, Durania LLC, Evergreen Engineering LLC, Federal Institute of Sᾶo Paulo, Federal University of Vicosa, FibraResist, FPInnovations, Green Biologics, HurterConsult Inc., Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP, National Research Council of Canada, North Carolina State University, RISE Bioeconomy, Sonoco Products Co., Stony Brook University, SUNY-ESF, Sustainable Fiber Technologies, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Maine, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, Valmet Inc., and more.  

 

 

NEW this year: All IBBC full conference registered attendees can attend the PEERS full conference at no additional charge.

Register before October 6 and get your early bird discount.