Industry SMEs Invited to Present at IBBC 2022

TAPPI’s International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC), October 30 – November 2, 2022 in Providence, R.I., is the industry’s premier technical conference focused on new technologies using renewable materials from biomass to produce chemicals, polymers and fuels to support the growing bioeconomy through sustainable biorefinery. This prestigious event brings together top minds in the industry to share their latest advancements and technologies as well as to discuss current issues and future strategies.

Subject matter experts have an opportunity to join this esteemed group of professionals as an IBBC speaker and are encouraged to submit an abstract by March 14, 2022 to TAPPI's Speaker Management System.

Suggested topics include:

  • Innovative Bioproducts and Biopolymers from Biomass
    • Lignin recovery and new products
    • Bio-based polymers, chemical and products
  • Biomass Conversion Pathways
    • Innovative technologies to transform biomass
  • Supporting the Sustainable Bioeconomy
    • Leveraging pulp mill assets
    • Biomass utilization and sustainability assessments

View the Call for Presentations

IBBC 2022
Known as one of the leading technical conferences in the industry, IBBC provides an excellent forum to learn from industry experts in a presentation setting, as well as engage in peer-to-peer discussions during panel sessions, committee meetings and roundtables. Attendees can participate in multiple networking events and visit the exhibit floor where they can speak face-to-face with suppliers about the latest technologies and solutions. Learn more at tappi-ibbc.org.

Student Poster Session and Competition
IBBC also offers a Student Poster Session and Competition designed especially for students, giving them the opportunity to get industry input on their projects as well as gain exposure for their research in bioenergy and bioproducts. Suggested abstract topics include but are not limited to: supply and demand of woody and nonwoody biomass; collecting, harvesting and preparation of biomass; torrefaction and wood pellets; thermochemical and biochemical conversion pathways; production of high value biochemicals and bioproducts from biomass; pilot plant/technology demonstration -case studies; techno-economic and life cycle assessments of biorefinery pathways; and policies & initiatives for advancing biorefinery projects.

Poster abstracts are due August 21, 2022 and should be emailed to Pat Stiede at pstiede@tappi.org.

Co-located with PEERS 2022
IBBC 2022 will once again be co-located with the Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling and Sustainability (PEERS) Conference. PEERS offers a comprehensive technical program which emphasizes new methods and best practices to help mills optimize operations and reach sustainability goals. The Conference is also accepting abstracts for their technical program. Learn more.

The Deadline to submit abstracts for both Conferences is March 14, 2022.