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- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
Event Overview
Days 1–2: Scientific Conference at the iHotel and Conference Center
Deep dive into cutting-edge miscanthus science. Topics include:- Crop genetics and breeding
- Agronomic systems and soil health
- Bioprocessing, biofuels, bioproducts, and beyond
- Policy frameworks and sustainability metrics
Confirmed speakers include Iain Donnison of Aberystwyth University (plenary), Emily Heaton and Erik Sacks of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Kankshita Swaminathan of HudsonAlpha, and Daniel Rokhsar of the University of California - Berkeley.
Days 3–4: Industry Trade Show at the UIUC Stock Pavilion
Explore the growing miscanthus marketplace with:- Equipment demos and biomass processing tech
- Commercial product showcases
- Business matchmaking and investment forums
- Panels with growers, manufacturers, and policy-makers