Speaker Spotlight
Christopher Steiner
Intrigued by rising gasoline prices in spring 2008, Christopher Steiner conceived of the concept for $20 Per Gallon when he wondered, simply, how will our lives change in a future of higher gas prices? A civil engineer and a staff writer at Forbes who regularly reports on energy, technology and innovative entrepreneurs, Steiner researched the question. His examination roamed from Manhattan tunnels to desert plane graveyards to organic farm fields and manifested in this book, which breaks down our future and its coming changes in terms of dollars per gallon.
Before his first reporting job at the Chicago Tribune, Steiner worked as a civil-environmental engineer in San Francisco and Park City, Utah. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University. He lives in Evanston, Illinois, with his wife, Sarah, and his son, Jackson.
Session Spotlight
Extension's Role in Expanding Bioenergy Use & Application
Iowa, the lead bioenergy state, will kick off this session, sharing tips on outreach, education, economics and marketing. With moderator Dewey Lee of UGA, our SE experts translate how Iowa’s success will work in the Southeast.
Session Spotlight
Green Cities for a Green Future
Lead by example. Find out how these cities are helping their residents live greener lives, with Moderator Roderick Gilbert of Ag Innovation Center and guest speakers for Green Cities.
Speaker Spotlight
Dr Marilyn Brown
What energy policy and technology innovations are needed to ensure a sustainable future? On August 4th, Dr. Brown, co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, will debunk 13 myths about energy policy and American society and challenge you to help set new policy that leads to a sustainable future.
Dr. Brown has authored more than 200 publications including the recently published book on Energy and American Society: Thirteen Myths and a forthcoming book, Climate Change and Energy Security.
Dr. Brown is a Professor of Energy Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology. Research interests encompass the design of energy and climate policies, issues surrounding the commercialization of new technologies, and methods for evaluating sustainable energy programs and policies.
Session Spotlight
What’s Your Opinion?
Join an Open Mic Lunch with discussion leaders Gale Buchanan, Clint Thompson and DK Knight.
Session Spotlight
Next Generation Biofuels
Corn ethanol has been the staple of the biofuels market. These companies are taking advantage of new technology and developing the next generation of biofuels. Get their first-hand view on the promise of these new technologies and how they will work for the Southeast.
Session Spotlight
Promising Energy Crops for the Southeast
Looking for a crop that will qualify for BCAP? Take a look at these up and coming energy filled crops. Find out investment costs, production costs and potential market opportunities from these experts.
Session Spotlight
Investing in Bioenergy
Learn how to get your project ready for financing with deal structure, origination and underwriting expertise from bioenergy industry tax, business and investment bank experts, with moderator Marsha Ward of Sutherland and guest speakers Jim Felds, Megan Browning and Lee Peterson.
Session Spotlight
New Developments in Bioenergy Products & Processes
This session will focus on 3 up and coming bioenergy markets—algae, lignin, biomass fuel systems. With moderator Dan Geller of the University of Georgia, each speaker will explore the potential and pitfalls of bringing new technology to commercialization.
Session Spotlight
The Bio Economy – State by State
From coast to coast, our speakers will share with you what’s going on across the nation and discuss ways to expand, nurture and build coalitions to build a viable renewable energy market in the Southeast. See these guest speakers along with moderator Ryan Adolphson of University of Georgia.
Session Spotlight
Your Next Job Could Be In Clean Energy Technology
Commitments from the Obama Administration to big business to reduce our carbon footprint are creating new jobs and redefining old ones. Speakers will discuss the demand for clean energy jobs as well as the significance of new environmental regulations impacting your job.
Session Spotlight
Waste Saving Energy Strategies
Waste is one of the largest resources of untapped renewable energy. Finding ways to turn the cost of waste into an income producing stream of revenue should be the goal of all companies. These companies tell you how they are doing just that.
Session Spotlight
Wood Pellets – The Southeast’s Hottest Export
The EU is one step ahead of the U.S. in realizing the environmental benefits of using wood pellets for energy production/conversion. This session explains the export demand, how it’s being met in the Southeast, and the challenges of getting the product to the EU.
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Our group of global and local renewable energy experts
and businesses will share with you what is happening
now, what is possible and what is promising for the
Southeast. The information you hear will help you
advance your business agenda and prepare you to take
advantage of opportunities coming down the pike.
The SEBC is valued for creating interactive dialogue
between its 500-600 attendees who are actively involved
in bioenergy businesses ranging from biofuels to power
generation to energy efficiency. You can count on meeting
with attendees from executive branches of government
involved with developing bioenergy business; state and
federal legislators; companies that are producing or have
plans to produce; industry vendors; banks and investors;
and educators ranging from high school programs to
college professors. |
Jill Euken
Dan Geller
Brian Tankersley
Jill Stuckey
Jean Pullen
Marlin Gottschalk
Cynthia Barber
Mayor Tony Petelos
Gale Buchanan
Clint Thompson
DK Knight
Phil Coffin
Murray Campbell
Mike Cotta
Mike Roth
Kevin Biehle
Mike Cunningham
Dean Tiessen
Donald Panter
David Bransby
Jim Felds
Megan Browning
Lee Peterson
Richard Sayre
Michael Lake
Thomas McGowan
Robert Fireovid
Mary Thompson
Sarah Lynch
Brett Martin
Dan Szeezil
Jessica Lee Reece
Rick Cashatt
Glenn Hughes
Alexis Gilroy
Chuck Davis
Henning Bollerslev
Ed Calt
Morten Neraas
Page Siplon
Cole Martin
