
Bioindustry experts from throughout Australia will attend Bundaberg Regional Councilโs first bioeconomy conference to examine opportunities to develop the sector in the region.
The Bioeconomy Bundaberg 2020 Conference will be held at the Multiplex from 1-2 October and interested parties can also register for site tours of the new Utilitas Bio Hub and Multikraft Australian Biotech Agricultural Centre of Excellence.
Mayor Jack Dempsey said the exciting initiative would feature leading speakers within the fields of bioindustry, government and education.
โThe Bundaberg Region is well positioned to gain advantage from the biofutures sector,โ Mayor Dempsey said.
โWe have access to a range of biomass options including forestry, fruit, vegetables, sugar and general waste.
โThe region also already has a number of solar farms and we are aligned to establish ourselves as a renewable energy mecca.โ
The conference comes after a recent Council commissioned report produced by TfA project group confirmed the importance the bioeconomy could play in the sustainability and economic growth of the region.
โThis exciting conference will be of interest to farmers, scientists and industry experts.
โThese are the key players in this industry and the Bioeconomy Bundaberg 2020 Conference will bring them together under the same roof.
โOver the two days we will examine the opportunities that exist to develop the bioeconomy sector in the Bundaberg Region to ensure the sustainability of the region while at the same time opening up new job opportunities.โ
Bioeconomy Bundaberg 2020 Conference speakers include representatives from:
โข Queensland University of Technology
โข Utilitas
โข Scania
โข Oreco
โข Essential QLD
โข Teys
โข Energy 360
โข Grenof
โข New Holland Agriculture
โข Recarbon Inc.
โข Betta Pork Biolela
โข Green Eco Technologies
Registrations for the site tours and Bioeconomy Bundaberg 2020 Conference are essential with tickets limited to 50 day delegates.
Anyone who canโt attend the conference in person can register to participate via live stream with tickets limited to 30 virtual delegates.
Moring tea, lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Register for the conference or a site tour here https://bit.ly/3gPcZQI by Friday, 25 September.
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