Sponsored by Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits; buses start departing the hotel at 6:45 am

Sponsored by Advario

Sponsored by Fagen, Inc.

Sponsored by Phibro Ethanol

• Erik Huschitt, CEO Badger State Ethanol and RFA Chairman

• Geoff Cooper, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association 

Hear directly from some of RFA’s key partners about the policy collaborations, marketing endeavors, and technology opportunities that are driving the industry forward.

• Lance West, VP, Federal Government Relations, American Petroleum Institute 
• Harold Wolle, President, National Corn Growers Association
• Rick Gezelle, Senior Principal Engineer, Regulatory Affairs, Toyota 
• Doug Kantor, General Counsel, NACS
• Marykate O’Brien, Sr. Sustainable Fuels Consultant, Southwest Airlines Co.
• Moderator: Troy Bredenkamp, Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs, Renewable Fuels Association

Sponsored by CoBank

• Jimmy Samartzis, CEO, Lanzajet
• Dr. Paul Bloom, Chief Carbon and Innovation Officer, Gevo

• Graham Conway, Principal Engineer, Southwest Research Institute 

Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends and a frequent contributor to ABC and CBS News, provides his expert insights. Sponsored by state corn grower organizations and Vault 44.01

Panelists highlight the power of partnerships across the supply chain to lower carbon intensity.

• Mark Heckman, Ethanol Services Director, EcoEngineers
• Mitchell Hora, Founder/CEO, Continuum Ag
• Kristine Clark, Director, Clean Energy Solutions, CF Industries
• Lee Blank, CEO, Summit Carbon Solutions
• Moderator: Tad Hepner, Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, Renewable Fuels Association

Sponsored by CHS Inc.

Experts present cost-effective solutions for hard-to-abate transportation supply chains.

• Moderator: Tad Hepner, Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, Renewable Fuels Association
• Dr. Ameya Joshi, Vice President, Product, ClearFlame Engine Technologies
• Greg Shaver, Ph.D., Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
• Kai Fechner, Chief Strategy & Portfolio Officer, C2X

• Juan Sacoto, Executive Director, Agribusiness and Biofuels Consulting, S&P Global
• Moderator: Scott Richman, Chief Economist, Renewable Fuels Association

Sponsored by DTE Vantage

Sponsored by Mole Master Services Corp

Learn how to best position yourself for new tax credits and funding opportunities and hear the latest on IRA implementation.

• Moderator: Jared Mullendore, Policy Counsel and Director, Government Affairs, Renewable Fuels Association

Learn more about how low-carbon ethanol and electric drivetrain technology can work together to decarbonize our automobiles.

• Brian West, Chief Automotive Engineer, West Energy and Environment
• Tom Leone, Principal Engineer, Southwest Research Institute
• Moderator: Robert White, Senior VP, Industry Relations, Renewable Fuels Association

Learn how to best position yourself for new tax credits and funding opportunities and hear the latest on IRA implementation.

• Ambassador Doug McKalip (invited)

Learn how West Coast partnerships have successfully positioned E85 to meet consumer demand and satisfy low carbon fuel requirements.

• Jeff Wilkerson, Government Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Pearson Fuels
• Juha Honkasalo, Head of Industry Relations, eFlexFuel  
• Casey Laur, Manager, E85 Sales, The Andersons, Inc.
• Moderator: Robert White, Senior VP, Industry Relations, Renewable Fuels Association

A discussion on the growth and impact of international alliances and partnerships promoting the expansion of ethanol use for vehicles and other important uses in emerging economies.

• Moderator: Ed Hubbard, General Counsel and VP, Government Affairs, Renewable Fuels Association
• Gerard Ostheimer, Manager, Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Campaign
• Tommy Hamamoto, Japan Director, US Grains Council
• Zoltan Szabo, Sustainability Consultant, Ethanol Europe
• Sophie Odupoy, Group Head of Public Affairs, KOKO Networks
• Shrikant Rathi, Executive Director and Head of Americas, Praj