The Alternative Fuels Renewable Energies Council (AFREC) is a Platinum sponsor of the BioEnergy Summit, set for March 15, 2011, at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
The Alternative Fuels Renewable Energies Council (AFREC) is a Platinum sponsor of the BioEnergy Summit, set for March 15, 2011, at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
With its theme of Innovative Technologies for an Energized Future!, the Summit will explore innovative nanotechnologies for bioenergy production and technologies for producing energy from wastewater. Additionally, the commercialization of technologies and processes used to produce bioenergy from a variety of biomass resources also highlights this half-day program.
Roundtable discussions will examine the business opportunities that can be cultivated, why sustainable energy solutions are as good for business as they are for the environment, and the importance of obtaining financial support to the commercialization process. Scientists, government officials, entrepreneurs and investors will discuss promising research, successful ventures, overcoming commercialization challenges and market-driven opportunities.
AFREC facilitates collaboration with industry leaders that results in valuable alliances to achieve the nation's and voluntary corporate sustainability goals. The Council is comprised of a privately-referred, diverse group of entities and their leaders that are creating the infrastructure to support renewable energy and providing energy cost benefit sustainable solutions.
Additional Platinum Sponsors include The Energy Commercialization Institute (ECI), the Nanotechnology Institute, and Enginuity Energy. Gold Sponsors of the event include Harrisburg University, OriginOil, the Lehigh Nanotechnology Network and Lehigh University.
The keynote speaker for the event is Dr. William Goldner of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). He will give an overview of the strategic thinking and programs USDA NIFA and other USDA agencies are using to address the sustainable production of biofuels, biopower, and biobased products.
Rep. H. Scott Conklin (77th Legislative District-Centre County) will deliver the opening remarks. In the state House, Rep. Conklin serves on the committees of Environmental Resources and Energy, where he is majority secretary; Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Appropriations; and Education. He is vice chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, and is a member of the Lupus and Alzheimer's Awareness caucuses.
The closing speaker is Daniel J. Desmond, former Deputy Secretary for the Office of Energy and Technology Deployment at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and now a partner in Peregrine Technology Partners, a Pennsylvania firm started in late 2008 that works on development and commercial deployment of environmentally beneficial technology.
The program is set to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $35. More information is found online at
http://www.HarrisburgU.edu/BioEnergySummit For additional information, email
BioEnergy@HarrisburgU.edu or call Dr. Leena Pattarkine at 717.901.5168.
Harrisburg University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg. The Harrisburg Parking Authority operates a garage accessible via Fourth Street. Cost for parking in the garage is $5.00 for 0-2 hours. Kiosk for parking accepts cash only. More information on parking rates and directions to the University are found online at
http://www.harrisburgu.net/campuslife/directions.php#parking
Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email
Connect@HarrisburgU.edu.
Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution.
