November 11, Tuesday

8:00am:           Networking coffee

8:30am:          Conference Kick Off

9:00am:           Introduction of all Speakers

9:05am:           Growing our Global Presence: Ethanol in 70+ Countries – Round Table Discussion

Introduction to Global Ethanol Movement! 

Global Fuel Specifications, ASTM and Other SDOs, how to find resources

Who are our competitors globally? 

Where is ethanol being used and what quality does it need to be?

Completing the Certificate of Analysis: Test Methods, Limits, what is clear and bright?

                        Hiring a third-party laboratory to be your agent.  

10:00am: Exhibitor / Networking break

10:45am:         Advancements in ASTM Committee E48 Supporting D3 RIN Generation.

NREL Fiber, Corn Kernel Fiber Analysis Updates

Hemicellulose, Next Efforts in Cellulose Measurements

11:40am:             Submitting a D3 Pathway

12:00pm: Lunch Break

1:30pm:           Let’s Talk Co-Products!  

What is happening at ASTM to improve DDGS Test Methods

Protecting Your DDGS from Aflatoxin and Mycotoxins

From Lab to Plant: The Value of Employing Accurate and Reproducible Fat Measurements to Enhance Corn Oil Recovery

2:30pm:           ASTM Tools: Standards, Specifications Proficiency Testing Programs: Ethanol and DDGs, Interpreting PTP Data

3:00pm:          Exhibitor / Networking break

3:45-4:15 pm: First Breakout session

Tract 1- Standards and Calibration Techniques

Tract 2- HPLC calibration and column optimization

4:15-4:30pm:  Wrap up questions and change sessions.

4:30-5:00pm:      Second Breakout Session

Tract 1-Good Laboratory Practices

Tract 2- Accurate HPLC in Early Fermentation Data

5:00-5:15pm:            Wrap up questions

5:30pm:           FELC Happy Hour

November 12, Wednesday

8:00am:                Networking Coffee

8:30am:                Welcome Back

8:35am:                Yeast and New Technologies

9:00am:          Data management and Artificial Intelligence- Get in the Know!

                        Being a major data company

Data Analytics / Fermentation Trial Analytic

10:00am:         Exhibitor / Networking break

10:45am:        Process Water, Wastewater Analysis: pH, Conductivity, Inline Equipment Operation / Maintenance

11:15am:         Ethanol Industry Benchmarking

11:45am:        Industry Wrap Up, Foreword Looking Thoughts

12:00pm: Closing + Lunch