Schedule

Who, What, When, & Where

Monday, January 21

Breakout

Biodiesel 101

4:00 pm - 5:00 PM

This fast-paced Biodiesel 101 session will give you all the basics that you need to know about the biodiesel industry. Whether you are new to the world of biodiesel or simply need a refresher course, this session will have you covered. NBB Communications and Members Specialist Cody Graham will lead the panel with help from Technical Director Scott…
Special Event

Welcome Reception

6:00 pm - 8:00 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom Foyer

Tuesday, January 22

Break

Breakfast

7:30 am - 8:30 AM
Mainstage

Conference Central Grand Opening | On a Mission: Overcoming Challenges to Engage in the 21st Century

8:30 am - 9:45 AM | Marriott Grand Ballroom

Those who first developed biodiesel might have considered producing nearly 3 billion gallons a year akin to a “moon shot.” Yet more than a quarter of a century later, what started as a study at the University of Missouri has turned into a multi-billion-gallon industry that supports more than 60,000 jobs. How will we propel this fuel into…
Special Event

Conference Central Expo

9:45 am - 10:30 AM | Marriott Grand Ballroom

Join us in bustling Conference Central! Visit with exhibitors that can make your business stronger, teach you something new or show you the latest in technology, or just relax and network. Stop by the Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel Poster Session to visit with tomorrow’s energy leaders.
Breakout

Understanding West Coast Carbon Markets

10:30 am - 12:00 PM

Key West Coast carbon markets, such as that created by the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, are proving transformative for biodiesel demand. Expert speakers will share up-to-date information on carbon programs turning heads in California, Oregon, Washington State, and British Columbia.
Breakout

Market Viewpoint: 2019 Fats & Oils and Distillate Outlook

10:30 am - 11:30 AM

Record fats & oils supplies, coupled with continued uncertainty in the policy arena, beset the biodiesel industry in 2018. This climate generated increased volatility for risk managers. In this session, we’ll walk through market fundamentals, policy impacts and potential “black swan” events that can impact the biodiesel market. Engage with market experts as they provide their outlook for…
Break

Lunch in Conference Central

12:00 pm - 1:15 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom
Mainstage

In it for the Long Haul: Biodiesel Vehicle Technology Showcase

1:30 pm - 2:45 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom

The future of the fuels market is heavily influenced by the future of the vehicle market, and vice-versa. Yet despite the hype over electrification and other in vogue technologies, studies show that diesel engines will continue to be a mainstay in transportation. Join us for an engaging panel discussion with industry experts and fleets on why diesel engines,…
Special Event

Conference Central Expo | NGSB Poster Session

2:45 pm - 3:30 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom
Breakout

Ringside Seats at the RFS Fight

3:45 pm - 4:30 PM

In the Washington policy fight between oil refiners and biofuel producers, reporters who have covered the Renewable Fuel Standard for a substantial length of time have unique perspective. Where does the biodiesel industry fit into the overall policy narrative? Come hear from those who’ve covered every gory detail.
Breakout

Making Tax Dollars Work for You

3:45 pm - 5:00 PM

If you are interested in saving money on your business operations or considering improvements, you won’t want to miss this session. Learn from lenders and government officials what grant, loan and tax opportunities are available to you.

Wednesday, January 23

Break

Breakfast in Conference Central

7:00 am - 8:00 AM | Marriott Grand Ballroom
Breakout

The Times They Are a Changin’: Will ASTM Specs Change, Too?

8:00 am - 9:15 AM

New regulations, changing policies and evolving engine and aftertreatment technologies are spurring research needed to take biodiesel to new heights. Come gather ‘round, and take a look down the expected path ahead—including whether increased demand could cut a path for biodiesel blends above 20 percent. You’ll get an update on the current ASTM fuel specifications for B100 and…
Breakout

Capture the Flag: Building Coalitions Coast-to-Coast

8:00 am - 9:15 AM

When it comes to biodiesel markets, federal policy may be a driving force, but state policy often steers where the gallons go. Successful state policy can help your sate capture the flag and reap the rewards of biodiesel production and use, but it takes more than a good idea. Hear from experts in states with leading biodiesel policies,…
Special Event

Biodiesel Ride-and-Drive

9:30 am - 10:15 AM | Pacific Drive

Your chance to take a spin around San Diego in some of the coolest new diesel models on the market, or to just “kick the tires” and check out some of those big rigs you’ve always been curious about.  Join us street-side on Pacific Drive just outside the Marriott Marquis for food, fun, music, prizes, and a test…
Breakout

One Small Step: The Next Generation of Biodiesel Scientists

9:30 am - 10:45 AM

In science, one small step can lead to a giant leap. Just ask NASA. In this session, we’ll hear from some of the brightest young minds taking part in research that could lead to biodiesel breakthroughs. Come watch these Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel take their moon shot! Their work is out of this world.
Breakout

Riding for the Brand

9:30 am - 10:45 AM

A brand is a name, term, design, symbol, or other feature that distinguishes an organization or product from its rivals in the eyes of the customer. So, what differentiates you from your competition? What can we do to make biodiesel stand out in a growing field of options for consumers looking to power their operations? See why it…
Breakout

Setting Odds on Policy Success

11:00 am - 12:15 PM

Washington policy experts discuss challenges and opportunities for the biodiesel industry on the Renewable Fuel Standard, tax policy, and fair trade issues. Can we run the table in 2019?
Breakout

Who Revived the Electric Car? How far Will it, and Other Alternatives, Go?

11:00 am - 11:45 AM

We hear a lot about the “electric car revolution,” with some predicting that they will make up half the global market by 2040. But as a market driver, just where does this technology sit in the wide range of alternative fuels and vehicles?  Also, has natural gas for transportation experienced a boom, or bust? And whatever happened to…
Breakout

Clean Sweep: How Clean Cities Transforms Transportation

11:45 am - 12:30 PM

Clean Cities Coalitions are on a mission: Foster the nation’s economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels and technologies. Hear from Clean Cities Coordinators on how biodiesel fits into this alternative fuel-promoting effort, what they’re doing to advance biodiesel use, and why YOU should get involved with the program!
Break

Lunch in Conference Central

12:15 pm - 1:30 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom
Mainstage

Truck Stop Coffee Talk: Petroleum Industry Leaders on Biodiesel

1:30 pm - 2:45 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom

Biodiesel may be an alternative fuel, but it’s in the mainstream fuel supply, and the petroleum industry is our biggest customer. Top leaders from the petroleum and truck stop industries will discuss what drives them to blend biodiesel into the fuel supply – and how we can keep them at the table.
Special Event

Conference Central Expo with Networking Reception

2:45 pm - 4:30 PM | Marriott Grand Ballroom
Special Event

Poolside Reception: Ticketed Networking Event

8:00 pm - 10:00 PM | Marriott Marquis Pool

Thursday, January 24

Break

Breakfast in Conference Central

7:00 am - 8:00 AM | Marriott Grand Ballroom
Breakout

Save the Planet, Fix the Economy: Use Biodiesel

8:00 am - 9:00 AM

The global community continues to commit to the reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions. Scientists continue to warn that we must act quickly to avoid irreversible calamity. Must the economy come before environmental protection for the United States? Or can we can reduce carbon emissions and invigorate the economy at the same time? You may know the answer, but…
Mainstage

To 2022 and Beyond: Renewable Fuels in the Next Decade

9:15 am - 10:15 AM | Marriott Grand Ballroom

Remember when the Renewable Fuel Standard came to life with volumes set through 2022, and it seemed like that year was as far away as the moon? It’s just around the corner, but don’t believe the myth that it means the RFS “expires.” In this session, engage with some of the nation’s top renewable fuels leaders on what…