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Testimonials of Valencia 2008

“…CORDIS was very delighted to participate to the 16th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, in Valencia last week. I am pleased to have met you during the conference and want to congratulate Etaflorence for the very professional organization of the conference. We hope sincerely to go on our collaboration with your organization in the future. Best regards”
Pierre-Henri Lagriffoul
Communications Coordinator
CORDIS Contractor

“…Congratulations for the organization of the last 16th European Biomass Conference hold in Valencia last June.”
Dr. Raúl Piñero Hernanz
Área de Procesos Químicos y Biocombustibles
Chemical Process and Biofuels Area

“…Best regards and many thanks again for the organisation of the exciting conference!”
Thomas Nussbaumer
University of Applied Sciences Lucerne, Switzerland

“…First of all, the conference was held very successfully. I have a great time in Valencia for the purpose of participating in the conference and tasting the spanish culture.”
Jungkeuk, Park
Korea Electric Power Corporation

 “...CHOREN joined the European Biomass Conference in Valencia. We were impressed by its professional preparation and execution as well as by the high quality level of papers that have been presented. This conference is a must for companies active in biomass and renewable energies. With best regards”
Michael Deutmeyer
Geschaeftsfuehrer / Managing Director
CHOREN Biomass GmbH

“…I was delighted in participating to the 16th EU Biomass Conference and Exhibition. As usual for ETA-Florence, it was based on a skilled professional management, lots of topical subjects and high quality presentations. Many ticklish arguments, such as  fuel-vs-food competition, was represented in a very balanced way. My sincere congratulations to you and all the staff.”
Giuseppe Caserta
ITABIA, Rome, Italy

“…Thank you for organising the 16th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition of Valencia 2008. As in the past on previous occasions, this Conference with high quality standards in terms of organisation has been a unique opportunity to discuss the latest research results and policy options in an international framework. Best regards”
Jean-Francois DALLEMAND
Joint Research Centre
European Commission, Institute for Energy, Renewable Energies Unit

"…The performance of the organisation team was very good, which made the event fluent and convenient. This besides the interest and innovation of many lectures I've attended."
Pinchas Fine, PhD
Ministry of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center
Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences
Dept. of Soil Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Israel

Facts of the previous conference in 2008



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Proceedings of the 16th EBCE 2008

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Welcome to the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

The 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition - From Research to Industry and Markets - main reference for the world's leading Biomass experts - will take place in the CCH - Congress Center Hamburg, Germany.

More than 1,500 participants from more than 70 countries are expected to attend and learn about the latest breakthroughs in the field. The Exhibition, taking place in parallel with the Conference, will feature the foremost companies and state-of-the-art products in the Biomass industry.

The expansion of Renewable Energies is a focus of Germany environment and energy policies. Germany has decided to vigorously increase the use of renewable energies in all areas of energy supply: in electricity, heat and fuels!

The Conference will be accompanied by workshops and fora, which together with an attractive social programme, will complete this international event.

Hamburg - the perfect site for the upcoming conference

Hamburg is Germany's second largest city by area and is a fascinating international metropolis that is manifold and has many places of interest to discover. The long Hanseatic tradition of worldwide trade has made Hamburg a cosmopolitan city. The international character of Hamburg is worldknown.

The city is definitively worth a visit. You can see the second largest European harbour, walk along the Elbchaussee, the historic Speicherstadt or the picturesque Alster and enjoy an excellent seafood dinner. [more]


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