NEC Schedule and Agenda
Events subject to change
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Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 |
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4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 |
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7:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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8:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits; buses start departing the hotel at 6:45 am |
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8:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Networking Tour: Whale Watching |
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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Women's Leadership Reception, sponsored by Advario North America, LLC |
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4:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
RFA PAC Auction (RFA Members Only) |
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6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Welcome Reception |
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Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 |
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6:30 am – 6:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast, sponsored by Phibro Ethanol |
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
General Session |
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8:00 am – 8:10 am |
Welcome Remarks |
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8:10 am - 8:45 am |
State of the Industry Report |
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8:45 am - 9:45 am |
Partnering for Progress: Hear directly from some of RFA’s key partners about the policy collaborations, marketing endeavors, and technology opportunities that are driving the industry forward. |
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9:45 am - 10:15 am |
Feature Presentation on the Future of Renewable Fuels |
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10:15 am - 10:45 am |
Refreshment Break, sponsored by CoBank |
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10:45 am - 11:15 am |
Bringing Truth to the Energy Transition |
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Ethanol and Electricity: The Best of Both Worlds. Learn more about how low-carbon ethanol and electric drivetrain technology can work together to decarbonize our automobiles. |
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Policy, Politics, and the 2024 Election: Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends and a frequent contributor to ABC and CBS News, provides his expert insights. Sponsored by state corn grower organizations and Vault 44.01 |
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1:45 pm - 3:00 pm |
Collaborating for Carbon Reduction: Panelists highlight the power of partnerships across the supply chain to lower carbon intensity. |
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Refreshment Break, sponsored by CHS Inc. |
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3:30 pm - 4:130 pm |
Heavy Lift: Ethanol’s Role in Decarbonizing Heavy Duty Markets. Experts present cost-effective solutions for hard-to-abate transportation supply chains. |
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4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
What’s Happening with Renewable Diesel and Why it Matters to Ethanol Producers |
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
Networking Reception |
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All day |
Spouse/Guest Outing |
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Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 |
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7:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast, sponsored by Mole Master Services Corp. |
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8:15 am – 11:30 am |
General Session |
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8:15 am – 9:15 am |
Intel and Opportunities: the Inflation Reduction Act and Beyond: Learn how to best position yourself for new tax credits and funding opportunities and hear the latest on IRA implementation. |
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9:15 am - 9:25 am |
RFA Industry Award |
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9:25 am - 10:30 am |
How the West was Won: California’s E85 Success Story. Learn how West Coast partnerships have successfully positioned E85 to meet consumer demand and satisfy low carbon fuel requirements. |
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10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Working with World Partners: The International Outlook. A discussion on the growth and impact of international alliances and partnerships promoting the expansion of ethanol use for vehicles and other important uses in emerging economies. |
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11:30 am |
Conference Concludes |
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1:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Veterans for Renewable Fuels Private Event |