International Conference on Woody Biomass Utilization
August 4-5, 2009
Bost Conference Center
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi, USA

Sponsored by Mississippi State University and Forest Products Society

The purpose of this 2-day conference is to provide information on the utilization of woody biomass and emerging technologies and processes that can provide boost to the economy through the production of jobs and markets. The conference will focus on successes worldwide, challenges in markets ranging from local markets to world markets, and the benefits to the environment.

This conference will be of direct benefit to:

1.           Management/operations personnel

2.           R&D personnel

3.           Vendors of woody biomass harvesting and conversion equipment

4.           Consultants to the woody biomass industry

5.           Energy associations

6.           Government, education, and extension personnel involved in woody biomass education and research

7.           Buyers/purchasers of woody biomass

An international slate of speakers – including researchers, material and equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users – will discuss the state-of-the-art of woody biomass utilization. The conference will feature technical and poster presentations, discussions, and tabletop exhibits.