Schedule

Mandalay Bay - South Convention Center - Level 3

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Monday, January 23

Breakout

Clean Fuels 101

4:00 pm - 5:15 PM EST

Whether you’re a straight up newcomer to the clean fuels industry or just looking for a refresher, this session will cover the basics of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.
Special Event

Welcome Reception

6:00 pm - 8:00 PM EST | The Tampa Convention Center Riverwalk

Sponsored by MEG Corp.

Tuesday, January 24

Break

Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 AM EST | Conference Central

Sponsored by AGP.
Mainstage

United as One: A Year of Thriving for Clean Fuels

9:00 am - 10:30 AM EST

As we transition to a Brave New Low-Carbon World, we remain united in this: positive clean fuels policy is vital. In the last year, Clean Fuels Alliance America and its members fostered a successful policy surge at all levels, from local production incentives to state low carbon fuel standards, from the federal biodiesel tax credit to significant increases under the Renewable Fuel Standard. We’ll examine how policies shape the present and future of clean fuels, against the backdrop of new and old challenges. We’ll also dive into a post-election analysis and its potential impact.    
Break

Morning Break

10:30 am - 11:15 AM EST | Conference Central
Breakout

ONE Hundred Percent: States Pursue B100 and Other Ambitions

11:15 am - 12:30 PM EST

Jurisdictions like Portland, Oregon; California and others are seriously considering and passing policies that amount to all-out bans on petroleum diesel. What would that shift mean for biodiesel and renewable diesel in terms of availability, supplies, infrastructure and other considerations? This session will explore the implications and how our industry can best position itself to leverage those opportunities while embracing B100 technologies. Also, after a busy year for clean fuels policy coast to coast, this session will hit highlights of state activities and how they may impact demand.
Breakout

One World, Many Goooooals: A Global Perspective

11:15 am - 12:30 PM EST

The race to Net Zero is a global affair – like the World Cup of carbon sequestration. Several nations have set aggressive goals, with today’s clean fuels in a starting position. This session will hit the highlights of worldwide policies where biomass-based diesel fuels score big. We’ll also “kick around” the global nature of fuel, and what it means for the international feedstock picture, as well as trade flow implications. Are there winners and losers, or will it be the planet that emerges victorious?
Break

Lunch

12:30 pm - 1:30 PM EST | Conference Central

Sponsored by Canola Council of Canada.

Mainstage

On the Move with B20 and Beyond: Vehicle Technology Showcase

1:30 pm - 3:00 PM EST

Diesel engines power the equipment that gets work done for fleets around the world. As fleet managers consider strategies to lower carbon emissions from their operations as quickly and effectively as possible, biodiesel and renewable diesel are answering the call. Hear how Original Equipment Manufacturers and fleets across multiple market segments are tapping into the benefits of clean fuels today, and their drive toward use of higher blends in the future. We’ll also get a preview of the latest diesel models coming to market in 2023!
Break

Afternoon Break

3:00 pm - 3:30 PM EST | Conference Central
Breakout

One Big Demand Driver for Soy: Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF

3:30 pm - 4:45 PM EST

Coast-to-coast, major companies and other industries are counting on using more of our fuels – and beyond 20% blends – to meet their sustainability goals. What does this mean for suppliers of crop-based feedstocks, such as soybeans, and how do we continue to lower the carbon score? What role will farmers play in reaching the ambitious goal of 15 billion gallons? This session will deliver the latest on soybean oil economics, as well as the potential impact of the soil health movement and climate-smart agriculture and more.
Breakout

Anticipating Change: What's Ahead for Federal Tax Policy

3:30 pm - 4:10 PM EST

Clean Fuels federal affairs pros will help stakeholders understand the new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and the new clean fuels production credit scheduled for 2025.
Breakout

Federal Growth Opportunities: Accessing Infrastructure Grants and More

4:10 pm - 4:45 PM EST

Learn about the Infrastructure Investment Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, which expanded funding opportunities at several federal agencies, including USDA’s blending infrastructure grants, DOE’s biorefinery grants, and DOT’s grants for rail and rural infrastructure. Experts will also dig in to the proposed RFS volumes and highlight growth opportunities for the industry.

Wednesday, January 25

Break

Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 AM EST | Conference Central
Mainstage

Ready for Takeoff: Aviation, Rail, Heating and Marine Markets

9:00 am - 10:30 AM EST

Powerhouse companies like Amazon and Microsoft are insisting the shipping industry clean up its act. Airlines are also navigating aggressive sustainability goals. Cue biodiesel, RD and SAF, offering an immediate low-carbon solution (we told you so!) State governments are also turning up the heat on petroleum-based heating oil, pressing that industry to change course. And sustainable aviation fuel is hoping to reach its cruising altitude. Fasten your seat belts as we hear from planes, trains, marine and heating markets on why they are full speed ahead on decarbonization goals – and how clean fuels will help them get on track.
Special Event

Ride & Drive

10:30 am - 2:00 PM EST

More information to come as we approach the conference.

Break

Morning Break

10:30 am - 11:00 AM EST | Conference Central
Breakout

The ABCs of ESG: What Corporate Commitments Spell for Clean Fuels

11:00 am - 12:15 PM EST

As major corporations and other entities continue their march toward aggressive carbon reductions, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel stand ready to answer the call – especially in difficult-to-decarbonize sectors. We’ll learn from leaders in the corporate sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance space on the business case for ESG, and what it all means for clean fuels.
Breakout

B50: The New B20? Uniting Fuel Standards for 2030, 2050, and Beyond

11:00 am - 12:15 PM EST

A focus on ASTM fuel standards and attention to fuel quality for blends of 20% biodiesel (B20) and below has enabled the North American industry to unite in reaching ambitious goals – over 3 billion gallons per year, with plans to hit 6 billion gallons in 2030 and 15 billion gallons in 2050. As genuine interest in decarbonizing skyrockets, B20 is not enough to meet ambitious carbon reduction demands. B20 is becoming the new B5, and B50/B100 the new B20! Get up to speed on the latest industry research and development to secure ASTM and ISO fuel standards for higher biodiesel blends in both traditional and new markets, including Bioheat® fuel. We’ll also see how the industry’s focus on fuel quality is paying off as customers demand higher blends.
Break

Lunch

12:15 pm - 1:30 PM EST | Conference Central

Sponsored by HERO BX.

Breakout

Greenhouse Gas Accounting 101

1:30 pm - 2:45 PM EST

Policymakers and end users with greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals have a variety of ways to demonstrate progress. But what exactly is GHG Accounting and how does it work? This session will examine how government programs and corporate end users account for their GHG emissions, and how biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel can get these stakeholders where they want to go. Bonus topic: We’ll also take a look at how the “climate-smart agriculture” movement may impact the clean fuels industry.
Breakout

Become a Top Influencer: Advocacy 101

1:30 pm - 2:45 PM EST

If you want to wield truly transformative power, forget about becoming an Instagram influencer, and learn how to effectively lobby your elected leaders! This session is designed to empower you – an important member of our volunteer network – to confidently execute advocacy meetings and other actions so imperative to the success of democracy and clean fuels alike. Learn the basics on citizen advocacy, the advantages we hold in transforming our government and the policies we adopt, and hear stories from those who demonstrate how citizens can build meaningful, long-term relationships with their elected leaders, yielding visible results.
Break

Afternoon Break

2:45 pm - 3:15 PM EST | Conference Central
Mainstage

United We Stand: CEOs Share Perspective on a Changing Landscape

3:15 pm - 4:30 PM EST

Soybean farmers continue to weather challenges from every corner:  Supply chain issues, global conflict, inflation and climate change, to name a few. Yet the farm economy remains well-positioned – helped by diverse market demand thanks in part to clean fuels like biodiesel. We’ll “crystal ball” with the CEOs of primary soybean states in this round table discussion, covering crush capacity, policies including the Farm Bill, and the importance of us working as a united front. Then we’ll hear from national experts, including some from the DOE Clean Cities program, on the future of reducing petroleum, as well as the growing Environmental Justice movement.
Special Event

Clean Fuels Happy Hour

4:30 pm - 6:00 PM EST

Thursday, January 26

Mainstage

Breakfast Closing Session: Clean Fuels for Cleaner Cities

8:00 am - 10:00 AM EST

Enjoy a plated breakfast followed by an enlightening discussion as we wrap up the first-ever Clean Fuels Conference! You’ll learn the latest on a groundbreaking study that shows when it comes to fighting pollution at the community level – literally “a matter of life-and-death” – biodiesel rises to the top. We’ll also hear the latest research on how biodiesel, Bioheat® fuel and renewable diesel can provide immediate and substantial emissions reductions without having to wait for the latest technologies to come to market or become affordable. Then we’ll hear from national experts, including some from the DOE Clean Cities program.