BIOFIBE2011 In less than a decade, Manitoba has experienced nothing short of a bioproducts revolution. BIOFIBE 2011 is the event to see, experience, and take away this exciting new industry.
The two and one half day BIOFIBE 2011 will permit you to see bioproducts in action, experience how bioproducts are being incorporated by industry leaders, and take away opportunities to make bioproducts part of a more sustainable world.
From the market pull of large international companies seeking to incorporate bioproducts into their practices and products through to biomass resources readily available for development, attendees will gain insight from BIOFIBE 2011 that no other event can offer.
Day 1: Monday, October 24th, 2011
See It
Welcome to the future where biomass is transformed into a raft of products such as bus components, building insulation, heat for homes and many other useful products. At BIOFIBE 2011, you will see these bioproducts in action and catch a glimpse of the future.
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 Welcome to BIOFIBE 2011
Tracey Maconachie, Life Science Association of
Manitoba
Sean McKay, Composites Innovation Centre
Manitoba is rapidly moving forward into the new and exciting sector of bioproducts. Blessed with an immense biomass resource, many skilled entrepreneurs, and strong commitment by Government; Manitoba is leading in the development of a bioproducts industry. Welcome to BIOFIBE 2011, your chance to see, experience and take away a wealth of bioproduct opportunities.
9:00 – 10:00 Sustainability and the Future
Jack Uldrich
Sustainable products will be transforming the world we live in. Bioproducts will play a significant role and the opportunities are immense. See where the opportunities will emerge as viewed by a leading futurist.
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:30 – 17:00 Bioproducts in Action
There's no better way to learn about bioproducts than by seeing them first hand. Tailored to a variety of markets and applications, you'll have the opportunity to select from one of two bus tours that will lead you to various bioproduct sites around Winnipeg. See how bioproducts are shaping a more sustainable future today.
| Tour 1 TRANSPORTATION / CONSUMER PRODUCTS |
Tour 2 ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |
|---|---|
| New Flyer, Winnipeg | Biocarbon, Rock Lake Colony, Grosse Isle |
| SWM International, Carman | Straw Cubing, PAMI, Portage la Prairie |
| Vanderveens, Carman | Biogas, Sweetnams, Winkler |
| Flax Stalk, Winkler |
18:00 – 20:00 Dinner Reception and Speaker
DAVID MCMILLAN, PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA,
AND PHOTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR, “THE CHERNOBYL EXCLUSION ZONE"
Join the group at one of the most notable new buildings in the western hemisphere to discuss the day's events, network with industry leaders, and see what the future might hold if sustainable options aren't pursued.
A showcase for commitment to sustainable development and urban renewal, Manitoba Hydro Place, at 360 Portage Avenue will be the reception site.
Day 2: Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Experience It
We kick the morning off with the forces bringing bioproducts to the marketplace. Experience what large corporations are looking for in bioproducts to enhance their product life cycles, capture consumer trends, and invest shareholder wealth. Follow the market pull through to the other end, the yet untapped biomass resource where the bioproducts chain begins. Experience the opportunities to connect the market pull and the biomass resources at BIOFIBE 2011.
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 Sustainability: From Zero to Sixty in 15 Months!
Dennis Rogoza, Rogoza Consulting Group Inc
9:00 – 9:30 Product Life Cycle and Biomass Opportunities
DR. ELLEN LEE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY
The business case for bioproducts is presented by an industry leader. Listening to their customers, Ford built a pathway to sustainability into their operations. Hear how Ford has moved from the theoretical to the applicable, anticipating future needs for materials, leading to the development of these materials and processes, and then testing to meet the stringent requirements for automotive use.
9:30 – 10:00 Investment and Biomass Opportunities
RANDY GOODFELLOW, ENVERGENT, A JOINT VENTURE OF ENSYN TECHNOLOGIES AND UOP HONEYWELL
What opportunities are out there? How do you harness them? Goodfellow looks specifically at the market product opportunities around conversion of biomass to liquid fuel. He shares the details on the global breadth of existing and new commercial projects and their associated economics.
10:00 – 10:30 Production of High-Performance Bio-Based Materials
DR. JOSEPH KURIAN, DUPONT COMPANY
There is a growing need to develop environmentally friendly materials that provide performance and functionality equivalent to or better than petroleum based materials. DuPont is committed to research and development that will increase the use of renewable materials in its offerings and reduce dependency on petroleum.
There are many diverse applications for Renewably Sourced products ranging from fabrics to carpets, inks and coatings, to construction materials and packaging. This presentation will provide an overview of our efforts in creating higher value environmentally friendly materials from renewably sourced feedstocks, with special emphasis on the development, processing, commercialization and life cycle assessment of Sorona® polymer.
10:30 – 10:50 Break
10:50 – 11:20 Sustainable Biomass Certification
HARMEN WILLEMSE, NETHERLANDS STANDARDIZATION INSTITUTE
That green shift has finally happened. People are now investing because products are sustainable, not because they are cheaper or faster or sometimes even better. It's all about the sustainability. How do you quantify your product's attributes and what guarantees are there? To sell to the world, you need standards, and the Netherlands Standardization Institute have developed them. Learn what it means for you.
11:20 – 11:50 Sustainable Biomass Feedstocks From Agriculture
Doug Chorney, KEYSTONE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
Each year millions of tonnes of agricultural products are produced in Manitoba, creating a valuable supply of biomass feedstocks for the bioproducts sector. With a seemingly endless supply of biomass at some of the best prices in the world and a central location with leaders in transportation, Manitoba is perfectly positioned to serve as the hub to supply the world.
11:50 – 12:20 Sustainable Biomass Supply Chains
FRED DZIDA, WEYERHAEUSER SOLUTIONS
With a wide variety of industries looking for sustainable biomass feedstocks, this session will look at the role of biomass recovery as well as the expertise and capability necessary to make resources available to serve the biomass supply chain.
12:20 – 13:20 Lunch
12:50 – 13:20 Consumer Attitudes and Behaviours
Michele Kuxhaus, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
13:30 – 16:00 Breakout Sessions
Experience the opportunities emerging for bioproducts by joining one of three sessions featuring leaders from specific areas of the bioproducts sector. Learn how the sector is being shaped and the novel approaches being implemented. Gain the inside track to capitalize on bioproducts in Manitoba and around the world.
| Session 1 AUTOMOTIVE & AEROSPACE |
Session 2 CONSUMER PRODUCTS & CONSTRUCTION |
Session 3 ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |
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Nathan Armstrong, Motive Industries, AB |
Catherine Tredway, WhiteCloud Innovations, ON Presentation |
Bioenergy, Dennis St. George, Manitoba Hydro, MB |
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Dr. Ronald Märtins, Moeller Group, Germany Presentation |
Stephen Wheeler, Magine Snowboards and Skis, NL |
Trevor Stanley, Pineland Forest Nursery |
| Craig Crawford, Ontario BioAuto Council, ON Presentation | Martin Bureau, NRC-IMI, PQ Presentation |
Waste Heat, Bruce Garner, Waste Gas Power, ON |
| Break | ||
| Scott Greelis, Composite America Presentation |
Gary Noble, Bioplastic Solutions, MN |
Biogas, Matt Lensink, PlanET Biogas Solutions, ON |
| Ron Kollmansberger, The Boeing Company, CA | Tam Tekle, TTS, AB Presentation |
Biocarbon, Mikko Kantero, Preseco Oy, Finland |
| Gordon Bishop, NetComposites, UK Presentation |
Mark Myrowich, erosioncontrolblanket.com, MB |
Stephane Gauthier, Prairie Bio-Energy |
16:00 – 18:00 Exhibits and Networking
Join the group to take in the commercial exhibits. Talk with suppliers of biomass, companies offering equipment and services to the bioproducts sector and the representatives of initiatives to support the development of your bioproduct.
Walk through the human side of business, the value of networks and discuss ways to maximize your experience at BIOFIBE. Todd Baker of Jiffy products adds to the event by sharing his personal networking philosophy along with techniques on how to more easily connect with other conference attendees.
18:00 – 21:00 Dinner Banquet
19:00 – 21:00 Keynote Speaker
BURT RUTAN
Burt Rutan has been described by Newsweek as "the man responsible for more innovations in modern aviation than any living engineer." A bold visionary with a passion for the advancement of technology, he has been named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Inc. magazine and one of the world's 100 most influential people" by TIME.
At the BIOFIBE 2011 Gala Dinner, hear Rutan's perspectives on the future of technology and innovation, how to seize the big opportunities and thrive on the energy that comes from being on the cutting edge.
Day 3 – Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
TAKE AWAY
So far, you've seen bioproducts in action and experienced where the opportunities lie; now it's time to take it away. The creation of a plan and a strategy to move from concept to reality is crucial to the success of bioproducts. This will be one of the features of the final day. Leading jurisdictions will describe their strategy for sustainable transformations after which formal networking sessions with the various stakeholders in the bioproducts sector will be arranged for you. Don't miss BIOFIBE 2011 and the take away being offered.
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 Green Growth as a Bioeconomic Strategy
MR. SANGMIN CHA, PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON GREEN GROWTH, Government of Korea
Policy is a key driver for the economy and Korea has made a bold step in their governmental policies toward green growth. Hear more from this exciting case study.
9:00 – 9:20 Moving Towards an Agricultural Bioproducts Strategy
Andrea Johnston, Director, Innovation and Growth Policy Division, Government of Canada
9:20 – 9:40 Manitoba's BioProducts Strategy
DARYL DOMITRUK, DIRECTOR, MANITOBA AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL INITIATIVES
9:40 – 11:40 Formal Network Meeting Sessions
Don't leave networking to chance. Take the opportunity for face-to-face interaction with key stakeholders in the bioproducts industry through pre-arranged round-table meeting sessions. This is your opportunity to pick the brains of the experts and to build on relationships with those of similar interests. What you take away now depends on you.
| Table | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
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1 |
Manitoba Hydro Dennis St. George, Sr. Biosystems Engineer |
Dennis St. George, Sr. Biosystems Engineer |
Dennis St. George, Sr. Biosystems Engineer |
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2 |
Irene Mikawoz, Manager Lisa Marquardson, Research Partnerships Promotion Officer |
Irene Mikawoz, Manager Lisa Marquardson, Research Partnerships Promotion Officer |
Irene Mikawoz, Manager Lisa Marquardson, Research Partnerships Promotion Officer |
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3 |
Daniel Polonenko, Ph. D., Principal |
Daniel Polonenko, Ph. D., Principal |
Commercialization Support For Business Program Eric Liu, Ph.D. PMP, Business Development Specialist - Fibre and Composites
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4 |
Silvia de Sousa
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Government of Manitoba |
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5 |
Joseph Kurian, Ph.D., Polymer Research Chemist |
Joseph Kurian, Ph.D., Polymer Research Chemist |
Craig Crawford, President |
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6 |
Gordon Bishop, Founder & CEO |
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Sean McKay, Executive Director |
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7 |
Keystone Agricultural Producers Doug Chorney, President |
Nathan Armstrong, President |
Netherlands Standardization Institute Harman Willemse, Standardization Consultant |
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8 |
Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota Tim Welle, Program Manager |
Gary Noble, President/CEO |
Tam Tekle, Founder |
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9 |
Stephen Wheeler |
Ronald Märtins, Ph. D. |
Ronald Märtins, Ph. D. |
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10 |
Sangmin Cha, Presidential Committee On Green Growth |
Visiting Trade Commissioners |
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11:40 – 12:00 Closing Remarks
Tracey Maconachie, Life Science Association of Manitoba
Sean McKay, Composites Innovation Centre
Over the past two and one half days you've traveled from the future where sustainable bioproducts afford new and exciting business opportunities through to the past strategy where it all started. You've seen bioproducts in action, experienced the opportunities to be captured and now have something valuable to take away. BIOFIBE 2011 is a unique event that we're glad you participated in.
See it. Experience it. Take it away.