IBBC 2017 attendees have the unique opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s top leaders during the conference’s opening session on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Mark DeAndrea, VP and business unit leader- BioMaterials at Domtar, will keynote the event with a presentation focusing on the transformation of pulp and paper and the opportunities that exist with biomaterials.

 

TAPPI caught up with Mark prior to the November conference to get his insight on the biomaterials market and the role biorefining will play in the pulp and paper industry of the future. When asked what opportunities in bioenergy/biorefining are most exciting for Domtar, he replied that "I am excited about all of the opportunities! I believe we can replace most petroleum based products with all natural bio-based products." Mark also expanded on the mission of Domtar’s newly created Biomaterials Business Unit and its focus to increase revenues and profits at their mills. He indicated that the unit has been structured into five platforms based on where they saw potential new revenue streams.  These platforms are Extractives, Lignin, Cellulosic Sugars, Thermochemical Fuels, and Advanced Fibers.

 

Read more about TAPPI’s exclusive interview with Mark DeAndrea in the upcoming Sept/Oct 2017 issue of Paper360.

 

TAPPI’s 2017 International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) will be held in Norfolk, Va., USA, on Nov. 7-9, 2017. With the theme, Innovations in Bioproducts & Bioeconomy, this comprehensive technical conference will focus on new innovations and the latest technologies available using renewable materials from biomass to produce chemicals and fuels to support the bioeconomy. Industry professionals from around the world 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.

The program features bio case studies and bio projects from top companies as well as presentations on key critical topics, including:

• High Value Use of Lignin
• Integration of Biorefinery into Pulp and Paper Production
• Development of Biochemical Production
• Broadening Biomass Source and Conversion
• Improving Pellet Usage (Torrification). 

 

Attendees can also attend multiple networking events, including a conference dinner, Young Professionals mixer, receptions, and committee meeting (see Special Events). In addition, they can visit the exhibit hall and meet one-on-one with companies offering new products and technologies (see who is exhibiting). 

As a bonus, all IBBC full conference registered attendees can attend the PEERS full conference at no additional charge.

 

Register Today and get your early bird discount (ends October 6).