An Invitation to Present has been announced for TAPPI's 2017 International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC), Nov. 7-9, 2017, in Norfolk, Va., USA, and the conference planning committee invites you to be part of this year’s technical program by sharing your newest technical findings, case study reports, or assessments.   

IBBC focuses on new technologies using renewable materials from biomass to produce chemicals and fuels to support the growing bioeconomy, and abstract submissions for presentations that focus on the following topics are desired but other topics will also be considered: 

• Innovative Bioproducts from Wood

            o  Lignin-Recovery and New Products

            oSugars – Extraction and Products

            oWood Pellets – Production and Markets

• Biomass Conversion Pathways

            oInnovative Technologies to Transform Biomass

• Supporting the Bioeconomy

            o  Leveraging Pulp Mill Assets

            o  Biomass Utilization.

You must submit your abstract by March 24, 2017, to be considered. Abstracts should be uploaded to TAPPI’s Speaker Management System. Also, please note that IBBC does not require a formal paper, only a PowerPoint presentation. 

View the IBBC 2017 Call for Presentations.

IBBC 2017 is asking students to submit an abstract for the Student Poster Session and Competition. This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable industry input on their work, plus a chance to win some cash. Students must submit their poster abstract by March 24, 2017, to be considered.

Students will also be part of the IBBC 2017 Rapid Fire Showcase where presenters get five minutes to present five slides summarizing the research that they are working on. Conference attendees interested in subjects presented during the rapid-fire oral session can then visit the accompanying poster and have a more in-depth discussion during the student poster session and competition. This format offers greater exposure to presenters, as well as gives attendees a snapshot into the wide variety of research being conducted in the biorefinery arena. 

View the IBBC 2017 Call for Student Posters 

Visit the IBBC website to get more details about IBBC 2017, including the technical program, networking opportunities, special events, and hotel and travel information.