The Biofuels International Conference & Expo Agenda

Listen, Learn and Network

14 – 15 April 2026

The draft agenda for the 2026 Biofuels International Conference & Expo has now been published. This year’s programme delivers a comprehensive mix of keynote sessions, case studies, technical presentations and interactive panel discussions. Attendees can explore in-depth analysis of the latest policy developments, market trends, investment drivers, and technological innovations shaping the global biofuels industry.

The conference is designed to provide delegates with practical insights, strategic knowledge and real-world examples that can be applied directly to their businesses. Whether you are a producer, supplier, investor or end-user, the agenda ensures that you will leave with valuable takeaways, fresh perspectives, and new contacts.

If you are interested in speaking opportunities, please contact peter@woodcotemedia.com with a brief synopsis of your proposed topic.

Day 1 - 14th April 2026

09:00Welcoming remarks from the Chair

Robin Vercruse, Executive Director, Low Carbon Fuels Coalition

09:15Case study: Biofuels production in Portugal

Anabela Antunes, COO, Prio

09:45Mid- to long-term market outlook

Cornelius Claeys, Managing Director, CleanMotion Advisory

10:15Market outlook for the bioethanol market

Craig Winneker, Director of Communications, ePURE

10:45Networking break

11:15Market outlook for the biodiesel market

Niels van Velde, Communication and Media Manager, EBB

11:45Overcoming the challenge of fraudulent supply chains

James Cogan, Industry & Policy Advisor, ClonBio Group Ltd / Pannonia Bio Zrt

12:30Pre-lunch remarks

Fred Ghatala, President, Advanced Biofuels Canada

12:45Networking lunch

14:00Opening remarks from the Chair

Robin Vercruse, Executive Director, Low Carbon Fuels Coalition

14:15Topic TBCEXOLUM

14:45Traceability as the Key to Multimarket Access

Dani Charles, Co-Founder, Veriflux

15:15International trade & pricing: how regulations, tariffs and export restrictions across the EU are impacting biofuel flows

Harry Riley-Gould, Managing Editor of the European Biofuels Desk , Quantum Commodity Intelligence

15:45Networking break

16:15Topic TBC

Fred Ghatala, President, Advanced Biofuels Canada

16:45Networking drinks with the SAF & Biogas participants

Day 2 - 15th April 2026

09:20Opening remarks from the Chair

Leonidas Kanonis, Director for Communications and Analysis, EWABA

09:30European trends in production and policy

Łukasz Koliński, Director for Green Transition and Energy System Integration, European Commission

10:00The short- and medium-term role of biofuels in shipping

Policy update: IMO vs. FuelEU Maritime

Prices

Supply/demand

Thomas Horschig, Team Lead Renewable Fuels, Veyt

10:30Networking break

11:00Panel discussion: Marine biofuels: Progress, challenges and regulatory support needed to support the future development of the market

Francesco Morici, Chartering Manager, Christiania Shipping

Anabela Antunes, COO, Prio

Andrea Lazzaro, General Manager Business Development, WinGD

12:00Networking lunch

13:30Opening remarks from the Chair

Leonidas Kanonis, Director for Communications and Analysis, EWABA

13:45The role role of biofuels in the EU heating and cooling strategy

Graham Green, Commercial & Policy Manager, DCC Energy

14:15Long-term feedstock supplyTraditional suppliers are increasingly ring-fencing their feedstock for domestic use, leaving producers facing a growing risk of feedstock unavailability just as national mandates come into force

Karl W. Feilder, Co-founder and CEO, Dragonfly

14:45Networking break

15:00Panel discussion: Feedstocks: challenges and opportunities for 2026

Nick Molden, CEO, Emissions Analytics

Andre Paula Santos, Head of EU Policy – Bioenergy, Nufarm

John Waite, CEO, Phycobloom

Joachim Elm, Feedstock trader & analyst in HVO value chain, ST1 Biofuels

16:00End of conference

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