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In this Week's Pellet Wire:
Reserve Your Space at the 2016 PFI Annual Conference in Asheville, NC!
Don't miss this year's PFI Annual Conference at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina! Registration opens today for the conference, taking place July 24-26, 2016.
The PFI Annual Conference highlights the various applications of densified biomass, as well as trends and best practices within the densified biomass industry. It attracts a broad range of individuals from the public and private sectors, academia, and local, state and national governments from North America and beyond. The conference features two days of educational sessions as well as industry exhibits, extensive networking opportunities and a golf tournament.
Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities
We are also excited to announce sponsorship and exhibitor packages for the PFI Annual Conference. Sponsorship and exhibition at PFI's Annual Conference offers fantastic marketing and networking opportunities for all involved in the pellet fuels industry. Each year, colleagues from across North America and beyond attend this "can't miss" conference featuring two days of educational sessions, industry exhibits and social events. For additional information on sponsorships and exhibition, please contact the PFI office.
Preview of Conference Speakers
We have an exciting and informative lineup of speakers planned for this year's conference. The keynote speaker will be Tom Martin, CEO of the American Forest Foundation, which works with families, teachers and elected officials to promote stewardship and protect the values provided by our nation's forest heritage.
Other speakers will include:
- Executives from Drax and Enviva
- International updates from Gordon Murray-WPAC and Dr. William Strauss-FutureMetrics
- Government policy updates from Pat Rita-Orion Advocates and a representative from the EPA
- Market experts will reveal new market opportunities in BBQ pellets, animal beddings, and absorption markets
Upcoming Industry Events
June 6-9, 2016 : European Biomass Conference & Exhibition
June 15-17, 2016 : International Bioenergy Conference
July 24-26, 2016 : PFI Annual Conference
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