International Biomass Conference & Expo
May 2-5, 2011
America's Center, St. Louis, Missouri
The International Biomass Conference & Expo is the biomass industry’s largest, fastest-growing event. In 2010, the event was attended by 1,700 industry professionals from 49 states and 25 nations representing nearly every geographical region and sector of the world’s interconnected biomass utilization industries—power, thermal energy, fuels and chemicals. With six tracks, 38 panels, 120 speakers, 400 exhibitors and an anticipated 2,500 attendees in 2011, the event will continue to be the industry’s leading educational, networking and business development forum.

International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
June 27-30, 2011
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Now in its 27th year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming—powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine—that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The 2011 event will draw more than 2,000 people from over 30 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.

Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference “The Year of Decisions”
April 19-21, 2011 
Capitol Hilton, Washington, DC 
Participant numbers are not provided on the website, does not seem to be a trade show. However, this could be a valuable conference to build relationships in this market segment.

National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
February 6-9, 2011
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
The annual National Biodiesel Conference & Expo is the only event that gathers biodiesel decision-makers from across the United States and the world. Opportunities abound for attendees and exhibitors to network, connect and learn. This event will explore governmental policy, technical issues, marketing trends and more. The uncertainty surrounding the biodiesel tax credit and the implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard-2 made 2010 tough on all of us. The RFS2, now that it is fully implemented, will be the driving force behind biodiesel demand in 2011 and beyond. They had 125 exhibitors in 2010 and are expecting close to 100 in 2011.  

Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show
September 25-27, 2011
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina, San Diego, California
The Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show provides a forum for informing the public and private sectors of the economic and environmental significance of converting waste materials to alternative fuels such as biodiesel and ethanol as well as renewable electric energy. Attendees have excellent networking opportunities and a chance to visit with exhibitors to preview the newest advances in alternative fuel production products and services.

North American Waste-to-Energy Conference (NAWTEC) (website does not have information for 2011 yet)
May 16-18, 2011
Lancaster, Pensylvania
Co-sponsored by the Energy Recovery Council (ERC), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), and in partnership with the Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council (WTERT) at Columbia University, the North American Waste-to-Energy Conference (NAWTEC) is widely recognized as the LEADING industry technical conference and trade show focusing on municipal waste-to-energy operational issues and policy, technology and research initiatives. 

Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit
February 14-17, 2011
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, San Diego, California  
The Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit is a new & growing tradition for key industry players, leading developers, government representatives, ground breaking researchers, and renowned financiers to discuss the innovations of these high-value bio-based assets. Approx. 75 organizations have confirmed to appear at the 2011 Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit (big names like Akza Nobel, Cargill, GM, Bayer, DOW Chemical are on the list).

National Ethanol Conference (NEC) organized by Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)  
Feb. 20-22, 2011
JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona
Recognized as the premier education and networking opportunity for the ethanol industry, focused on vital marketing and public policy issues, the National Ethanol Conference:  Building Bridges to a More Sustainable Future is an event you cannot afford to miss!  Join us as we gather to discuss the future of an industry that can and will be the bridge from a national petroleum-fueled economy to one that is anchored in renewable fuels, sustainably produced from all biomass including grains and cellulose. For thirty years, this industry and the Renewable Fuels Association have worked together, resulting in a proven track record of legislative and regulatory victories that create new markets and allow for diversity and innovation. There were almost 1,400 participants in 2010.

Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
June 27-30, 2011
Indiana Convention Center, Indianopolis, Indiana
Now in its 27th year, the FEW provides the global ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. The FEW is the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world—and the only event powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine. To date, 115 exhibitors have registered.