World Biofuels Markets surpasses previous records - attendees up 12.6%

Leading biofuels event offers unparalleled networking opportunities for biofuels leaders, recognises sustainable practices with Sustainable Biofuels Awards.

London - 17 February, 2011

The World Biofuels Markets is on track to surpass record attendance levels at this year's conference. With attendance levels currently 12.6% higher than previous records, the World Biofuels Markets conference and exhibition continues to be the leading European event where the biofuels industry meets to do business. To date, more than 900 representatives from the world's leading biofuels companies are expected to converge on Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from 22 March to 24 March 2011.

"I am delighted that the World Biofuels Markets conference and exhibition continues to play a central role as the leading platform for networking within the global biofuels industry," said Nadim Chaudhry, Managing Director of Green Power Conferences. "The record number of confirmed attendees are also a testament to our commitment to showcasing the great work being done within the biofuels sector. For example, our Sustainable Biofuels Awards ensure that companies who are making a positive impact in the biofuels sector receive the recognition that they deserve."

A number of factors are driving interest in the exhibition, including appearances by high-profile key note speakers and senior executives representing the entire biofuels supply chain. Keynote speakers confirmed for the World Biofuels Markets conference and exhibition include:

• Ruud Lubbers, Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands , Chairman of the Council, Rotterdam Climate Initiative
• Jeremy Rifkin, Founder and President, Foundation of Strategic Thinking
• Jan Ernst de Groot, Managing Director, KLM
• Tim Yeo, Member of Parliament, UK Government Environmental Audit Committee
• Heikki Malinen, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pöyry PLC
• Philip New, Chief Executive Officer, BP Biofuels
• Andrew Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Greenergy
• Alan Shaw, President & Chief Executive Officer, Codexis

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