Summit Overview
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''Iowa is poised at the threshold of a major new development in biorenewable fuels--the production of cellulosic ethanol. This development has enormous implications for the Iowa economy and presents a unique opportunity to cement our state's leadership in the bioeconomy. Iowa State University is committed to helping our state benefit to the greatest extent possible from the exciting new technologies in biorenewables.''
- Gregory L. Geoffroy
President
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Sponsored by:
Iowa State University
On November 28th, a one day summit was held to shape the future of Bioeconomics. This forum featured experts in technology and policy, from both industry and academia. The summit format generated policy and program recommendations to sustain viability of current bioindustries, that will assist in ensuring Iowa's continued leadership in renewable fuels and biobased products, intending to encourage future bioindustry investment and expansion in Iowa.
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Summit Agenda:
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| 8:00 - 8:30 |
Registration |
| 8:30 - 10:10 |
General
Sessions |
| 10:10 - 10:30 |
Break |
| 10:30 - 11:50 |
General Sessions |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch Break |
| 1:00 - 2:45 |
Working Sessions |
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2:45 - 3:15 |
Break |
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3:15 - 4:30 |
Workshop Leaders Report Back |
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4:30 - 4:45 |
Closing Remarks |
For more information on the outcome, and to view conference presentations, click here.
