Business Plan and Networking Forum
July 17 - 18, 2008
AGENDA
Thursday - July 17, 2008
8:00am - 5:00pm Training & Development Conference Ctr
- Introduction
- Framing the Problem as an Opportunity
- RFS goals can not be met with soy and corn alone
- There is not enough corn and soy in the US to meet RFS goals
- Current feedstocks soy, palm, canola, etc are in short supply and are too expensive for biodiesel producers
- The biofuels industry is at a critical point where alternatives such as algae are needed
- The Opportunity: Algae
- Algae can meet the needs of the RFS goals by providing higher yield, year round,
multiple products such as biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, etc
- Algae meets sustainability criteria
- Algae is a non-food feedstock
- Algae does not challenge the rainforest
- Algae is not subject to volatility in the food commodities markets compared to soy, corn
- The Challenge: Commercializing Algae
- R&D is needed in laboratories to identify the right species of algae for production, including species with high oil content, and tolerance to variances in light, temperature, environments
- Problem: There is a disconnect between R&D labs, photobioreactor manufacturers and biofuels producers
- Opportunity: the NAA wants to connect R&D labs, photobioreactor producers and biofuels producers to collaborate and accelerate the innovation and maturation of the market sooner than later
- The NAA is committed to this endeavor
- Researchers - Presentations - 1.5 hrs.
• Algae specimens with highest oil content
• Lighting
• Water
• Co2
• Nutrients
• Collaboration with other researchers and algae developers
- Business Roundtable - Discussion "The Need For Us To Work Together" - 2.0 hrs.
• Feedstock specimens
• Operations - Raceway Ponds, (PBR) Closed Loop Systems
• Ponds Vs Closed Loop
• Materials for construction
• Sizing
• Temperature Control
• Flow Control
• Gas introduction
• Nutrients
• Pumps
• Sunlight Filtering
• Oxygen control
• Process management
• De-watering
• Oil recovery
• Storage concerns
• Shipping approaches
- New Business Development Opportunities - Algae Oil, Algae Cake
- Equipment Options
• De-watering Equipment
• Centrifuge vs Screening
• Flocculation systems
• Process control systems
• Sizing
• Operational Training
- Financing alternatives
LUNCH
- Solutions - From researcher, operations, equipment, financing groups
- Algae Production Presentations 2.0 hrs
- Business Networking
COCKTAILS
Friday - July 18, 2008
9am - 12:00pm Woodlands Conference Ctr
- Breakfast and Networking Session
CONFERENCE CENTER
| When: | July 17, 2008 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Where: |
Training & Development Conference Ctr
5000 Research Forest Dr., 1st floor
The Woodlands, Texas 77381 |
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| When: | July 18, 2008 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Where: |
Woodlands Conference Ctr
2301 N. Millbend Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380 |
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| Cost: | $50 admission per person for NAA Members |
| | $100 admission per person for NON Members |
Make Check Payable to:
National Algae Association
4747 Research Forest Dr., Suite 180
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
MEMBERSHIP
$750 annual dues for Members (effective 6/1/08). Members save $50 on the quarterly Forum admission fee.
Several Sponsorship levels are available. Sponsors can attend the Business Plan Forum and other events at no cost.
More Information:
www.nationalalgaeassociation.com
OR direct your questions to
info@NationalAlgaeAssociation.com
To become a member of the National Algae Association print the Membership/Sponsorship Application form located here. Submit the completed application with your check to:
National Algae Association 4747 Research Forest Drive, Suite 180 The Woodlands, Texas 77381
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