ERA-Net Bioenergy Conference, 28th October 2008, Amsterdam

We will present and discuss with you how countries can collaborate on bioenergy research to achieve a structural, cost-effective European research cooperation. We will showcase three joint calls: one on small-scale combustion launched in 2006: one on gasification launched in 2007, and one on short rotation coppice launched earlier this year. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss achievements so far, the process taken in setting up the calls, and the lessons learnt with experts in these fields.

The conference promises to be an opportunity not to be missed – an opportunity not only to reflect on and learn from the successes achieved over the past four years, but also a chance to widen and deepen cooperation on bioenergy research, which will continue beyond 2008.
Who should attend?

The decision makers responsible for bioenergy research on a national and European level:

· Representatives from Ministries

· Directors and Senior Researchers of Research institutes

· Managers of research programmes

· Representatives from the European Commission

· ERA-Net Bioenergy project Committee and Management Board Members

· Managers from bioenergy related industry

· Potential new ERA-Net Bioenergy Partners