Project

Objective:

The 4^th International Bioenergy Congress aims to discuss rational use of industrial residues from the basic industries, putting face-to-face technicians and experts from Brazil and other countries, which successfully use this technology that can be naturally adapted to different regions and standards of projects, at national level and  at international level.

The search for alternative sources of energy has proven to be a necessary priority that needs to be implemented. Some segments offer advantageous and economic options for helping increase energy generation capacity in Brazil. The high volume of residues produced by the wood and furniture industries, most of which, without rational use, is determinant for actions that aim at stimulating feasible alternatives and of low cost for the industries to take advantage from these residues for energy generation.

Its scope, however, also expands itself to other abundant raw materials such as sugarcane bagasse, rice residues, citric fruits, soybean, and, in many cases, urban waste.

There is profound interest in promoting the use of biomass for energy generation. Lack of information and incentives, productive or technological limitations, and the absence of motivation, on the behalf of the entrepreneurs are some of the difficulties.

Thus, parallel to the 4^th  International Bioenergy Congress, the Organisation of the event, presents showroom of Products and Services related to technology in alternative energy production. The BIOTech Fair 2009 - 2^nd International Fair on Bioenergy and Biodiesel Technology.

Market Potential

The potential number of participants, offering equipment, accessories, goods, technology, and services, is over 600 companies. Much higher is the number of companies, institutes, cooperatives, and municipalities that could benefit from the incentive and supply of adequate technologies for energy generation from biomass resources.

Segments that will be participating in the event:

• Manufacturers of generators, motors, systems, control, and transmission;
• Industries of debarkers, chippers, briquettes, industrial knives, etc.;
• Manufacturers of kilns, dryers, boilers, heating systems, exhausters, components, and parts;
• Machines for transport and log moving, wood, chips;
• Companies of components, tyres, lubricants, tools, packages, etc.;
• Log harvesting machines and primary wood processing machines;
• Tractors, loaders, forwarders, accessories, and components;
• Trucks, light trucks, service vehicles, and their accessories;
• Consulting, technical assistance, and planning companies
• Companies related to energy, wires, cables, equipment, transformers, controllers, transmission towers, etc.;
• Communication systems, telephony, stations, etc.

Public:

Since bioenergy is priority for Brazil’s economy, it will be of interest for several segments of industry, commerce, agriculture, and for public authorities.

The profile of the participants of the 4^th International Bioenergy Congress and of the BIOTech Fair 2009 - 2^nd International Fair on Bioenergy and Biodiesel Technology  is focused on businesspeople, technicians, researchers, students,  and professionals from the following areas: wood, panels, furniture, forestry, agriculture, agribusiness, cooperatives, juice industries, ethanol, energy generation enterprises and distributors, as well as governmental authorities, mayors, State and Municipal Secretaries for agriculture, environment, science and technology, universities, technological institutes, suppliers, and public services personnel. The agribusiness sector will be highly benefited by the event.

The main objective, particularly in regions that gather important factors, such as a high supply of biomass waste and/or limitations in electric energy supply, is to generate individually or through education, important initiatives as a form of guaranteeing future supply of electric energy, relieving concentration upon regional differences.

Support Structure:

An event of international proportions demands a structure of support based on knowledge, experience, and exchange of information.

The work involves authorities from promoting and sponsoring entities, responsible for the basic guidelines, acting with strategic, political, and economical background in the event.

The definition of the subjects, as well as their respective speakers, will involve renowned University professors and respected technicians from research centres, who will cover all issues related to Bioenergy, Biomass, Biofuels, and other similar areas.

A marketing structure will be set up, which will directly work on the process of organisation, economic feasibility, preparation, and production of material for necessary support for making the event happen.

Porthus Eventos, which has its headquarters in Curitiba, will co-ordinate the event, working on its feasibility and on the entire organisation process, with the support of several Brazilian entities and universities.

Location and Date:

The 4^th International Bioenergy Congress will be held at the Expo Unimed Curitiba and Teatro Positivo, State of Parana, Brazil.

The showroom of Products and Services related to technology in alternative energy production will be held at the Expositions Pavilion. The International Fair on Bioenergy and Biodiesel Technology - BIOTech Fair 2009.

There will be space for the participation of sponsorship companies, technical supporters, universities, research centres, service-rendering companies, and entities related to the main subject of the event.

The international characteristic of the event requires previous announcements, making it easier for technicians and companies to prepare their schedule and planning, particularly, with respect to raising the awareness of entrepreneurs and authorities about the importance of this theme for sustainable development.

Preliminary Subjects:

• Waste availability in Brazil and its characteristics;
• Technologies available for the use of residues;
• Incentive policy and investments in technology;
• Biomass alternative for energy generation;
• Cost-effectiveness and initial investments;
• Systems of consortia or co-operatives form making projects feasible;
• Forms of transmitting energy and benefits generated;
• Mapping of potential regions for promoting projects in Brazil and developing them in other countries;
• Results achieved in experiences carried out in Brazil and abroad;
• Benefits and entrepreneurial, environmental, and community gains with the use of residues;
• Biofuels and Biodiesel.

Background of the Event:

The International Bioenergy Congress was held for the first time in October 2004 in Campo Grande-MS, Brazil.

The event discussed the existing options and technologies in Brazil, by using Bioenergy, Biodiesel, and other non-pollutant alternative sources of energy, updating knowledge and researches with regards to state-of-the-art technology being used in other countries, aiming to overcome the challenges of sustainability and continuity of the programmes already developed in Brazil.

The event gathered more than 400 participants, among entrepreneurs, technicians, researchers, students, and professionals from the areas of energy generation and distributors, ethanol, sugarcane, agribusiness, wood, furniture, forestry, co-operatives, juice industries, as well as, governmental leaderships at state and national levels, linked to the environment, agriculture, and science & technology.

The 2nd edition was held at the CIETEP/FIEP Centre of Events in Curitiba-PR, Brazil, from June 12th to 14th, 2007. Nineteen (19) exposing companies took part, and there were about 540 participants in the Congress.