Renewables East

Biofuels have a role in addressing the challenges of energy security and climate change. However, a debate on the impact associated with indirect land use change has led the UK government to review their uptake. Interest in advanced biofuels has intensified with investment in the development of alternative feedstocks and bio and thermochemical production processes.

The UK can make a significant contribution to the global development of low carbon biofuels and collaborative projects between academia and industry are vital as we move forward. The ‘Biofuels Research Gap Analysis’ produced by DEFRA and DFT listed many key questions to be addressed in the move for sustainable biofuels production.

Come to our Biofuels East 2010 Conference to:

ü     Assess the political landscape in Europe and in the UK, with particular regards to the carbon footprint and sustainability of biofuels and legislative targets.

ü     Examine the challenges and opportunities on perennial crops, aquatic biomass, lignocellulosic residues, selected waste streams and bio-and thermo- chemical processes.

ü     Understand the R&D strategy for biofuels in the UK, identify possible funding opportunities and connect with companies and academic groups interested in collaborative projects.

 Download the flyer of the event here.

Registration fee

The registration fee is £55 for industry and £45 for academia. Please note that invoices will be exempt of VAT. A limited number of exhibition stands are available at £10 each.

Special Offer

Companies and universities can send 3 delegates for the price of 2!

For further details or to discuss fees, please contact Bianca Forte at biancaforte@biofuelseast.org.uk.

Directions to the venue

Cambridge railway station has a frequent service from London Kings Cross, the Midlands and the North and a direct link from Stansted Airport. Churchill College is 2 miles away from the station.

The college is located to the NW of Cambridge, with easy access from the M11. Ample free parking is available on site. Download a map showing where Churchill College is in relation to Cambridge City Centre.

A plan of the college site is available here. Delegates should report to the Porter's Lodge on arrival. The event will be hosted in the Wolfson Hall.

Telephone number for a Taxi to and from station if required:  Camcab 01223 704704 or free phone 0800 783 1212

About the organisers of the event

Biofuels East is a Virtual Advanced Biofuels Hub fostering collaboration between academia and industry. The hub offers intelligence on regional developments, sources of funding for collaborative projects and encourages the development of partnerships and joint research bids.

Over 150 key stakeholders from industry, academia and government attended our Launch Event in March 2009.The Biofuels East 2010 Conference will cover the latest legislative developments, sustainability issues and technological advancements in the field.

Biofuels East is funded by EEDA and delivered by Renewables East, the renewable energy agency for the East of England. The benefits of the hub are for members only; membership is free. For details visit: www.biofuelseast.org.uk.