MNBIO and Energy Alley Showcase Program
Biotechnology and Energy: The Shift from Fossil Fuels to Plant Matter

7:30-8:00 a.m. - Registration

8:00-8:15 - Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Julie Kirihara – MNBIO
• Erik Pratt – Energy Alley

8:15-8:45 a.m. - Minnesota Renewable Energy Development Legislation and Other Legislative Initiatives

• Senator Steve Kelly

8:45-9:30 a.m. - Biotechnology Initiatives at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Dr. Mark Finkelstein, Biotechnology Division for Fuels and Chemicals, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

9:30-10:30 a.m.

• Moderator: Dean Robert Elde, University of Minnesota
• Doug Van Thorne, Biorefining, Inc.
• Robert Walker, Bixby Energy Systems, Inc.
• Bill Lee, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company
• Paul Kramer, Rahr Malting Company

Limited Seating! Register by Wednesday, September 18, 2003 by printing and completing the following form. One form per person.

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Cancellation/Payment Policy: With written notice, cancellations received by noon on February 20, will receive a full refund,less a $20 administrative charge. Cancellations after noon, February 17, are non-refundable. Notices must be faxed to the MNBIO office at 651.290.2266. No shows will be billed. To be considered pre-registered, full payment must accompany your registration. For all other registration, including onsite, payment must be made at time of registration.