Ethanol 101: Knowing the Industry You Serve
Preconference
June 13, 2022 ~ Minneapolis, MNEthanol 101 will serve as a one day in-depth survey of the history, science, production and market basics of the ethanol industry. Populated by some of the industry’s most recognized professionals, this seminar will serve not only to bring you or your new employee up to speed on “must know” information about the ethanol industry, but will also provide a forum to meet respected industry representatives and network with them and their fellow seminar attendees.
Registration
Access to all events at one price - including admission to all conference sessions (preconferences, co-located event, plenary sessions and breakout sessions), entry to the Expo, all meal functions, and speaker presentations (available on conference app during the event). Producers Attend for Free.
If you have any questions on registration or rates please give us a call at 866-746-8385.
Program Agenda
Monday, June 13
Room 101HI
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am |
Breakfast
101 Lobby
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Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffins, Coffee, Hot Tea
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| 8:30 am – 9:00 am |
Birth of a Biofuel: Ethanol’s Historical Roots
Susanne Retka Schill, Editor/Writer, WriteOH
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| 9:00 am – 9:30 am |
Ethanol Plant Components and Process Flow
Aaron Williamson, Process Integration Specialist, ICM, Inc.
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| 9:30 am – 10:00 am |
The Basic Chemistry Behind Ethanol Fermentation
Dennis Bayrock, R&D Director, Phibro Ethanol
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| 10:00 am – 10:30 am |
Networking Break
101 Lobby
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Assorted Muffins, Coffee, Hot Tea
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| 10:30 am – 11:00 am |
The Financial Basics of an Operating Ethanol Plant
Connie Lindstrom, Senior Biofuels Analyst, Christianson Benchmarking, LLC
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| 11:00 am – 11:30 am |
Reviewing the Market Penetration of Ethanol, Biodiesel and Advanced Biofuels
Jordan Godwin, Senior Journalist, OPIS
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| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Ethanol’s Feed Co-Products and the Markets they Serve
Matthew Fitzthum, Sr Commodity Trader, CHS
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| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Networking Lunch
101 Lobby
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Indoor Grill Buffet, Coffee, Hot Tea, Soda
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| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
An Examination of the Installed U.S. Ethanol Production Fleet
Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations, Renewable Fuels Association
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| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
The Importance of the Ethanol Industry to Corn Growers
Amanda Bilek, Senior Public Policy Director, Minnesota Corn Growers Association
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| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Fuel Retailing: Where Ethanol and Consumers Come Together
Lance Klatt, Executive Director, Minnesota Service Station & Convenience Store Association
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| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Networking Break
101 Lobby
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Snack Mix, Coffee, Hot Tea, Soda
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| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
Understanding Fuel Specifications and Why They Matter to Ethanol Producers
Kristy Moore, Principal, KMoore Consulting
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| 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
What comes next? Maximizing on the Opportunity Before Us: Establishing Biofuels as the Nation's Go-To Low Carbon Transportation Fuel
Jackie Hayes, Director of Business Development and Client Relations, National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center
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| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn
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| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Opening Reception
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Cuban Chicken & Rice, Beer, Wine, Soda
Registered attendees to Ethanol 101 receive a complimentary pass to the Grand Opening & Welcome Reception |