Synthetic Biology for Next Generation Biofuels
ID: 3652

Abstract: This panel will focus on progress in the use of synthetic biology for next generation biofuels, including both technical and commercial advances. Speakers will represent four of the leading firms in the field, including Amyris, Gevo, LS9, and Solazyme.

Moderator: Jim Barber, Barber Advisors LLC (United States)

Presenter 1: The Emerging Advanced Biofuel Economy
Bill Haywood, LS9, Inc, (United States)  [Confirmed]

Presenter 2: Fermentation Derived Renewable Oils and Fuels using Microalgae 
Jonathan Wolfson, Solazyme, (United States)  [Confirmed]

Presenter 3: Transition from Corn Ethanol to Cellulosic Hydrocarbons 
Patrick Gruber, Gevo Incorporated, (United States)  [Confirmed]

Presenter 4 (if necessary): A Platform for the Production of Fit-For-Purpose, “No Compromise” Hydrocarbon Biofuels 
Neil Renninger, Amyris Biotechnologies, Inc, (United States)  [Confirmed]

Panel Organizer:
Jim Barber, Barber Advisors LLC, (United States)

Why should your submission should be selected for this year’s program?
We will have four presenters. In addition to Bill Haywood (CEO, LS9), Jonathan Wolfson (CEO, Solazyme), and Pat Gruber (CEO, Gevo), Neil Renninger (CTO, Amyris) has also confirmed. I will serve only as moderator, and will only give a few opening remarks to introduce the topic and speakers.



The title of Neil Renninger's talk (Amyris)will be A platform for the production of fit-for-purpose, “no compromise” hydrocarbon biofuels. The other's are included above.