On July 31-August 1, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office will host its sixth annual conference, with Advanced Biofuels USA as a co-host for the second year.   Biomass 2013: How the Advanced Bioindustry is Reshaping American Energy, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center, will highlight the successes of the bioenergy industry over the past 20 years, as well as provide a forum to exchange ideas, showcase new technologies, and discuss opportunities for the future. Biomass 2013 promises to be an important conference for all things related to biomass, biofuels, and bioenergy.

Biomass 2013 will bring together hundreds of diverse stakeholders with key decision makers in the public and private sectors, as well as a range of interdisciplinary experts, to discuss the latest advances in bioenergy technology, policy news, and financing strategies. Situated just blocks away from Capitol Hill, the White House, federal agencies, and the headquarters of numerous national and international organizations, the conference will provide a superb forum for open dialogue about overcoming common challenges and sustaining our national commitment to building the advanced bioenergy economy.

A draft version of the Biomass 2013 Agenda, including information about the exciting breakout sessions at this year’s conference, is available on the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office conference website.

With over 700 people in attendance last year, Biomass 2013 promises to be an important and exciting conference for all things related to biomass, biofuels, and bioenergy.

Advanced Biofuels USA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization as co-host of the US Department of Energy’s Biomass 2013 will manage the exhibit area, provide refreshments, and handle exhibition financial transactions.

The exhibit area is located in an outstanding location in the midst of all the conference keynote and breakout sessions.  Attendees won’t be able to miss you.

• The price of tabletop exhibit spaces is $1000 per space.  You are welcome to reserve a number of contiguous exhibition spaces, and
• We are offering the opportunity to display informational materials about your company or organization on a shared area in the exhibit area for a fee of $400.

 Department of Energy Biomass 2013 Conference Website

Other Promotional Opportunities

• You can host a catered breakfast or luncheon.  Give Joanne Ivancic a call at 301-644-1395 or email jivancic@advancedbiofuelsusa.org to tailor the event to make the most of this opportunity for you and for the conference attendees.
• Would you like to sponsor conference bags or water bottles?  Let us know.
• We have some additional ideas if you are thinking of hosting other activities in conjunction with this event.

The Biomass 2013 Exhibit information will be provided separate and apart from conference content materials.  Advertising opportunities for the Exhibit Brochure are also available.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Full Page Exhibit Brochure Ad ………………………..$2,000

Half Page Exhibit Brochure Ad  ………………………$1,000

Conference Bag Insert ………………………………….$1,000

Please give us a call if you would like to explore these ideas in light of the new Federal Agency rules, and the discontinuance of traditional sponsorship opportunities again for this year’s conference.  301-644-1395 (main office) or 301-524-6841 or 301-524-4207 (mobile).

Biomass 2013 Hotel Accommodations

A hotel room block has been reserved for Biomass 2013 conference attendees at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. Rooms are available for July 30 and 31, 2013, at a reduced group rate of $169 per night, plus tax.

Additional information on how to book with this special reduced rate is available below:

Renaissance Washington, D.C., Downtown Hotel
999 9th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

To make reservations online, please visit: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/biomass2013.

To make reservations by phone, please call 202-898-9000. For phone reservations, please reference the code “DOE Biomass” to receive the special rate.

Register for Biomass 2013

Consistent with new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines for all federal conferences, there will be a modest registration fee collected to offset logistical costs for this year’s Biomass 2013 conference. The registration fee breakdown structure is below:

• Student – $50.00
• Federal Employee – $50.00
• National Laboratory Staff – $100.00
• General (by July 8th) – $100.00
• General (after July 8th) – $150.00

Register now to reserve your space at Biomass 2013.

Advanced Biofuels USA’s volunteers are contributing their time and talents to enable this exceptional conference to continue to be offered.  We appreciate and need your support to provide refreshments and meals to attendees; and to provide promotional and educational opportunities in the exhibit area.

Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization advocates for the adoption of advanced biofuels as an energy security, military flexibility, economic development and climate change mitigation/pollution control solution.  Our key tool for accomplishing this is our web site, www.AdvancedBiofuelsUSA.org, a resource for everyone from opinion-leaders, decision-makers and legislators to industry professionals, investors, feedstock growers and researchers; as well as journalists, teachers and students.

In addition, we prepare technology assessments, present briefing documents to Congressional staff, participate in international conferences on renewable fuels, provide both background and attributed interviews for a wide range of journalists and broadcast reporters, consult with international conference organizers, conduct presentations and lectures for civic and school groups, and provide general assistance to those interested in any facet of the world of advanced biofuels.