Join us for the annual Illinois Future of Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Beyond Conference, organized by the IMA and key stakeholders. This event will allow for important discussions on the use of sustainable aviation fuel and more in the United States and offer a chance to learn about unique opportunities sustainable fuels offer Illinois and the Midwest.
This two-day event offers timely and valuable industry content, as participants will hear from panels of experts and keynote addresses highlighting all aspects of sustainable fuels. Participants will network and learn from industry experts, state agencies and public officials as we work together to create a sustainable fuel ecosystem that follows Illinois’ first-in-the-nation sustainable aviation fuel tax incentive.
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Sessions:
Wednesday, March 12, 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Kickoff Luncheon & Keynotes
Keynote Addresses
Honorable Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Welcoming Comments
- Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Mark Denzler, President and CEO
- Intersect Illinois, Christy George, President and CEO
- IL Corn, Matt Raben, Vice Chair IL Corn Marketing Board
Energy Outlook
- BloombergNEF, Jade Patterson, Renewable Fuels
Airlines & Sustainable Fuel
Moderator: Airlines for America, Sean Newsum, Managing Director for Environmental Affairs
Panelists:
- United Airlines, Andrea Patricia Ayala, Senior Manager – Decarbonization
- American Airlines, Tom Opderbeck, Senior Manager of Sustainability
- The Boeing Company, Cody Justus, Global Sustainability Engagement & Partnerships
- Delta Airlines, Sarah Gonzales, Director of State & Local Government Affairs
Processing Quality Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Moderator: Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute – SAFII, Cindy Tomei, President
Panelists:
- ExxonMobil, Carolyn Ryeczek, Americas LEF Business Development Manager
- Phillips 66 Company, Piotr Wozniak, Manager, Decarbonization & Regulatory Affairs for Renewable Fuels
- Compass Instruments, Dr. Michael Croudace, Vice President, Product Development
State & Federal Tax Incentives
Moderator: R1 Planning Council, Michael Dunn, Executive Director
Panelists:
- Baker Tilly US, LLP, Jonathan McGee, Senior Consultant, Development and Community Advisory
- RSM US LLP, Debbie Gordon, Principal, Washington National Tax and National Leader, Clean Energy Incentives
- Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc., Vishal Shah, Founder & CEO
- Illinois Department of Revenue, David Harris, Director
- Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Development, Lisa Clemmons Stott
Networking Reception
- Networking and a chance to meet other professionals.
Thursday, March 13, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Keynote Addresses
Honorable JB Pritzker, Governor
Jimmy Samartzis, CEO, LanzaJet
Important Signals: Ethanol Industry Investment in SAF Technology
Moderator: Illinois Renewable Fuels Association, Brad Stotler, Director of Public Policy
Panelists:
- One Earth Energy, Steve Kelly, General Manager
- Archer Daniels Midland Company, Colin Graves, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
- Marquis Energy, Dr. Jennifer Aurandt-Pilgrim, Vice President of R&D and Innovation
Agricultural Feedstocks: Lowering and Certifying CI Score
Moderator: ISCC System GmbH, Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director
Panelists:
- Climate, Agriculture and Partnership Solutions (CAPS) Consulting, LLC, Frank Dohleman, Founder and Managing Member
- Argonne National Laboratory, Michael Wang, Director, Systems Assessment Center – Environmental Assessment Leader
- University of Illinois Chicago, Steffen Mueller, PhD, Principal Economist, Bioenergy
- Gradable, Steele Lorenz, CEO
- USDA, William Hohenstein, Director, Office of Energy and Environment Policy, Office of the Chief Economist (Invited)
- Justin Rahn, Illinois Corn Growers Association member
Doing Business in Illinois
- Intersect Illinois, Cathriona Fey, VP of Clean Energy Production & Manufacturing
The Future of Fuels: Beyond SAF
Moderator: Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Mark Denzler, President & CEO
Panelists:
- BNSF Railway, Peter Skosey, Executive Director, State Government Affairs: IL-IA
- Illinois Soybean Association, David Kubik, Biofuels & Trade Policy Manager
- Hydrogen
- Adkins Energy, Bill Howell, COO
Closing Remarks
Deadlines:
The last day to cancel a registration is February 28, 2025.
The last day to sponsor and be included in all printed promotional materials is February 21, 2025.
The hotel room block deadline is February 18, 2025.
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