Preliminary Schedule Of Events
Note: Events are subject to change. All times are listed in Central Daylight Time.
Overview Of Events For 2026 AWBA Conference
Monday, 19th October
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Welcome – Kick off the conference with an overview of the opportunities shaping the future of renewable carbon and the role woody biomass can play in supporting emerging markets.
9:15 - 9:45 AM
Powering the Future: The Role of Carbon, Infrastructure, and Innovation – A keynote on the trends reshaping energy, industry, carbon management, and infrastructure.
9:45 - 10:30 AM
Market Perspectives – Hear directly from end users as they discuss the trends, priorities, and opportunities shaping the future of renewable carbon markets.
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Networking Break & Speed Networking – Connect with attendees from across the renewable carbon value chain through structured networking.
11:30 - 12:30 PM
From Demand to Development – Learn how project developers are responding to growing market demand and advancing the next generation of renewable carbon projects.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Conversion Technologies – Explore the technologies expanding opportunities for woody biomass across fuels, chemicals, carbon removal, and power generation.
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Engineering Commercial Scale – Discover how engineering expertise is helping move renewable carbon projects from concept to commercial operation.
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Networking Break: Connect by Topic – Join informal discussions organized around key markets and industry topics.
3:45 - 4:30 PM
The Carbon Removal Show: Live from AWBA – Experience a live recording exploring the future of biomass-based carbon removal.
4:30 - 5:15 PM
The Great Debate – Industry leaders debate which renewable carbon market is best positioned to achieve commercial scale first.
5:15 - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception – Network with speakers, exhibitors, and industry leaders while continuing the day's conversations.
Tuesday, 20th October
9:00 - 9:05 AM
Welcome & Day Two Preview
9:05 - 10:00 PM
Working Forests – Explore how emerging renewable carbon markets can strengthen working forests, support rural economies, and create new opportunities for forest landowners.
10:00 - 10:45 AM
Project Case Study – Examine a real-world example of how emerging market demand is creating new opportunities for working forests and biomass supply chains.
10:45 - 11:15 AM
Networking Break & Speed Networking – Connect with attendees from across the renewable carbon value chain through structured networking.
11:15 - 12:15 PM
Sustaining Forest Supply Chains – Discuss the partnerships, investments, and market signals needed to maintain resilient forest supply chains for future growth.
12:15 - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Standards, Certification & MRV – Learn how standards, certification, and traceability are building confidence and enabling market access across renewable carbon markets.
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Technology for Transparency – Discover how digital tools are improving forest monitoring, supply chain visibility, and carbon accounting.
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Community Case Study – Hear how collaboration with local communities can strengthen projects and support long-term market success.
3:45 - 4:30 PM
Networking Break: Connect by Topic – Continue discussions and build new connections around key industry topics.
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Executive Forum – Industry leaders reflect on the conference and discuss the partnerships and actions needed to accelerate the next generation of biomass markets.
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Closing Reception – Celebrate two days of learning while building lasting connections across the renewable carbon value chain.
Wednesday, 21st October
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Exhibitor Move-Out
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast