| Saturday, February 2, 2008 |
| 12:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. |
Golf Tournament* |
| Sunday, February 3, 2008 |
1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
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Pre-Conference Session 1 – Train the Trainer/Biodiesel 101* |
| Pre-Conference Session 2 – Biodiesel Plant Feasibility: Making the Right Decisions* |
| Pre-Conference Session 3 – NBB Membership* |
| 5:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m. |
Super Bowl Party/Welcome Reception* with Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood. Sponsored by Core Ventures Renewable Fuels, Croplan Genetics, Biofuels Automation, New Mech Companies and SSOE |
| Monday, February 4, 2008 |
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Production Track |
Technical Track |
Fuel Distribution Track |
Policy/Regulation Track |
Markets Track |
Users Track |
| 7:30 a.m.– 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. |
General Session 4: Navigating a
Changing Landscape |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. |
Biodiesel Ride-and-Drive |
| 10:45 a.m.– 12:15 p.m Educational Sessions. |
Session 5: Practicing Good Environmental Stewardship in Biodiesel Production |
Session 6: Looking for Stability |
Session 7: Managing Biodiesel Fuel Quality and Field Performance  |
Session 8: St ate of the States:
Public Policy and Regulatory Update |
Session 9: It ’s Electric…and Construction! New Markets |
Session 10: Biodiesel All-Star Users Panel |
| 12:15 p.m.– 1:45 p.m |
Attendee Lunch |
| 12:15 p.m.– 7:00 p.m |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 1:45 p.m.– 3:15 p.m Educational Sessions. |
Session 11: Sustainable Biodiesel Production |
Session 12: Biodiesel Specifications: ASTM and Beyond |
Session 13: Bioheat®–The New Oil Heat |
Session 14: Capitol Gains: Federal Legislative Review and Outlook |
Session 15: Building the Case for
Green Marketing |
Session 16: Imp lementing Biodiesel
in Your Fleet |
| 3:15 p.m.– 3:45 p.m |
Break |
| 3:45 p.m.– 5:00 p.m Educational Sessions. |
Session 17: Methanol Safety and
Fire Prevention |
Session 18: Biodiesel and Engine
Oil: Benefit or Detriment? |
Session 19: Managing Today’s
Renewable Fuel Distribution System |
Session 20: The Biodiesel Tax Incentive: Past, Present and Future |
Session 21: Glycerine is In |
Session 22: “I’m With the Government
and I’m Here to Help” |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |
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Production Track |
Technical Track |
Fuel Distribution Track |
Policy/Regulation Track |
Markets Track |
Users Track |
| 7:30 a.m.– 8:30 a.m |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m.– 10:30 a.m |
General Session 23: Turning failure
into success |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. |
Biodiesel Ride-and-Drive |
| 10:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m Educational Sessions. |
Session 24: Legal-Ease |
Session 25: 2007/2010 Diesel
Engines and After-Treatment |
Session 26: Pipelines: The underground
Pathway to National Supply Assurance |
Session 27: Just a Bill on Capitol
Hill: The Impact of the RFS and Farm Bill |
Session 28: Think Like a Marketer |
Session 29: Engine and Vehicle
Warranties – Updates from Cuting-
Edge Biodiesel Suporters |
| 12:15 p.m.– 1:45 p.m |
Attendee Lunch |
| 1:45 p.m.– 3:15 p.m Educational Sessions. |
Session 30: Feedstock Procurement
and Risk Management |
Session 31: Fuel Quality Survey
Says … |
Session 32: Cover Your Assets:
Creative Reut ilization Through
Biodiesel Implementation |
Session 33: Presidential Politics and Renewable Fuels |
Session 34: What’s the Rule on
Food vs. Fuel? |
Session 35: B20 Case Studies:
Document, Document, Document |
| 3:15 p.m.– 3:45 p.m |
Break |
| 4:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m |
Session 36: Biodiesel Production Technology Course* |
| 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m |
Poolside Reception. Sponsored by John Deere |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2008 |
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Production Track |
Technical Track |
Fuel Distribution Track |
Policy/Regulation Track |
Markets Track |
Users Track |
| 7:30 a.m.– 8:30 a.m |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m.– 10:30 a.m |
General Session 37: Biodiesel:
The Next Generation |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45 a.m.– 12:15 p.m Educational Sessions. |
Session 38: Microalgae as a
Biodiesel Feedstock |
Session 39: Biodiesel Testing in
New Aplications |
Session 40: Additive it Up |
Session 41: Connecting the Dots:
The Relationship Between State Legislative
Activities, Fuel Quality and Fleet
Performance |
Session 42: The International
Enquirer |
Session 43: Using Biodiesel to Meet
Corporate Sustainability Goals |
| 12:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m |
Session 44: BQ-9000 Training Seminar (Lunch provided with ticket price)* |
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*Ticketed events. Some events require additional fees.
**Sessions denoted by the symbol are directed toward the Original Equipment Manufacturers in the group, however all attendees are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
