BIOMASS draws more than 1,000 to Portland

Biomass Magazine May 2009
By Craig Johnson
Web news posted April 29, 2009, at 3:10 p.m. CDT

The 2009 International BIOMASS Conference & Expo kicked off today in Portland, Ore., with a record crowd of more than 1,000 attendees representing 25 nations. With six unique tracks and over 100 speakers, the event serves as a timely and informative opportunity for networking across the biomass utilization and optimization industries.

"Biomass will change the world's energy future," said Mike Bryan, CEO of BBI International, who gave the opening remarks. "[Biomass-derived power] will do this in a way that does not create global conflict ... as an ambassador for peace."

The importance of biomass as a solution to ever-increasing energy demands was emphasized by each opening speaker. America's dependence on foreign energy sources was a particular concern highlighted by all.

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