Fossil fuels are depleting and the world is on a quest to develop alternative, sustainable energy sources. According to the International Energy Agency, bioenergy, in the forms of solid biomass for power generation and liquid transportation fuels, has the potential to supply up to 50% of the worlds energy demand. Many countries and MNCs are now moving ahead to commercialize different forms of bioenergy and biofuels. Singapore has recently commenced its own bioenergy R&D programme. What are the challenges laying ahead? Will we be able to catch up with the big players in the USA and elsewhere? Is our research moving in the right direction, and what are the plans of our local policy makers? Aiming to promote greater integration between bioenergy R&D and commercialization in Singapore, the BioEnergy Society of Singapore (BESS) is holding its inaugural conference to bring together all parties interested in the development of Singapores bioenergy capacity. BESS is the most comprehensive, local entity on bioenergy, with researchers, policy makers and industrial representatives all participating to share their knowledge and experience in an open forum. The conference has five sessions as follows: Session 1: Registration and Opening Ceremony Session 2: Bioenergy - Policies and Strategies Session 3: Bioenergy R&D Session 4: Bioenergy Industries Session 5: Bioenergy - Opportunities and Challenges Hear from the research institutional, government and industrial leaders: Dr. Keith Carpenter Director, Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES), A*STAR, Singapore

Dr Sanjay Chittarajan KUTTAN Director, Industry Development, Energy Planning and Development Division, Energy Market Authority

Mr. Edwin Khew Chairman of Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS); CEO, IUT Global Pte Ltd

Mr. Daniel Joo- then Ng Senior Associate Director, Research Strategy, National University of Singapore

Assoc/Prof. Jeff Obbard Project Director, Bioenergy. Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore; Project Manager & Principal Scientist, Bioenergy. Science & Engineering Research Council, A*STAR, Singapore

Dr. Loh Soh Kheang Head of Energy & Environment Unit, Engineering and Processing Division, Malaysian Palm Oil Board

Singapore BioEnergy Conference 2009:

From R&D to Commercialization

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic, LT26

Singapore BioEnergy Conference 2009:

From R&D to Commercialization

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Prof. Sun Zhihao Professor, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, China

Dr. Ren Haiyu Senior R&D Director, Novozymes (China) Investment Co. Ltd.

Mr. Khoo Hock Aun Managing Director/CEO, Cosmo Biofuels Group, Malaysia

Prof. Ruan Wenquan Vice Dean and Professor, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, China

Assoc/Prof Wang Jing-Yuan Deputy Director, Residues & Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI), Nanyang Technological University

Mr. Toh Tai San General Manager, Lipochem Pte Ltd

Mr. Allan Lim CEO, Alpha Biofuels Pte. Ltd.

Registration Registration fee for the conference is S$45. This also entitles you to join as an ordinary/associate member of BESS for 2010. Please complete the registration form attached and, together with a cheque payable to Ngee Ann Polytechnic, mail to the following address:

BioEnergy Society of Singapore c/o School of Life Sciences and Chemical Technology,

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Block 83, #05-00, 535 Clementi Road, Singapore 599489

Deadline of registration: 25 Nov 2009

Sponsorship Opportunities: Singapore BioEnergy Conference 2009 will attract a range of participants including influential executives, stakeholders and researchers. Take this opportunity to showcase your product, innovations and service excellence! There are three categories of sponsorship:

Gold (S$1500): 1 year free corporate membership An exhibition booth at conference Display of company logo on brochures Presentation on any one of the four session topics at conference

Silver (S$1000): 1 year free corporate membership An exhibition booth at conference Display of company logo on brochures

Bronze ( S$500): 1 year free corporate membership Display of company logo on brochures

For additional information on sponsorship, please contact Dr New Jen Yan at +65-64608620 or njy2@np.edu.sg. Please visit BESS website at www.bess.org.sg for the updated information. So come, hear from the experts on bioenergy, and let us hear from you too! Organized by Supported by Sponsored by