Biofuels International has unveiled an impressive lineup of speakers for its highly anticipated Conference and Expo, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Summit, and International Biogas Congress and Expo, all converging under one roof on June 24-25, 2025. This unique three-in-one event will take place at the majestic Plaza Hotel in the heart of Brussels, offering a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the future of biofuels. While the SAF Summit takes center stage with its focus on the rapidly expanding sustainable aviation fuel market, the co-located Biofuels International Conference and Biogas Congress ensure a comprehensive look at decarbonization across multiple sectors.
The SAF Summit is poised to spotlight the latest advancements in sustainable aviation fuel, a market projected to soar to €50 billion by 2030 and exceed €500 billion by 2050.
For the second year running, the SAF Summit will occupy an adjoining conference room, running parallel to the Biofuels International Conference and the International Biogas Congress. Organized by Biofuels International—the leading global publication covering SAF and broader biofuels—this trio of events promises unparalleled networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities over 48 hours. The Plaza Hotel’s elegant setting will host delegates from airlines, fuel producers, airports, regulators, and more, fostering collaboration across the biofuels ecosystem.
SAF Summit: Leading the Charge in Aviation Decarbonization
The SAF Summit is poised to spotlight the latest advancements in sustainable aviation fuel, a market projected to soar to €50 billion by 2030 and exceed €500 billion by 2050. With aviation under pressure to meet net-zero targets, SAF is emerging as a critical solution, and this summit will bring together key players to discuss its growth trajectory.
Among the standout speakers for the SAF Summit are:
– Aaron Robinson from the International Airlines Group (IAG), a major aviation conglomerate that includes British Airways and Iberia. Robinson is expected to share insights on how IAG is integrating SAF into its operations to meet ambitious sustainability goals, leveraging the group’s influence in the global airline industry.
– Margaux Thoyer-Rozat, SAF Procurement Manager at Air France-KLM, brings a wealth of expertise in sourcing sustainable fuels for one of Europe’s largest airline groups. Her role involves navigating complex supply chains and regulatory landscapes, making her a key voice on scaling SAF adoption.
– Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, a pioneering renewable fuels company known for its innovative approach to producing low-carbon biofuels. Gruber’s leadership has positioned Gevo as a frontrunner in SAF production, and he’ll likely address technological advancements and market strategies driving the sector forward.
Additional speakers contributing to the broader event include:
– Cornelius Claeys, Head of Market Intelligence at Neste, a global leader in renewable fuels. Claeys will deliver an “Outlook on Global Renewable Fuel Markets” at the Biofuels Conference, but his insights into SAF supply and demand trends will resonate across all three events.
– Ina Chiriță, Associate Director of the Biofuels Value Chain Service at S&P Global Commodity Insights, will provide a “Long-Term Supply & Demand Forecast for the European Biofuels Market.” Her data-driven perspective will offer critical context for SAF’s role in the broader biofuels landscape.
– Bo Gleerup from Nordic Green, a company focused on sustainable energy solutions, brings a Scandinavian perspective to the decarbonization dialogue, likely highlighting regional innovations in biofuels.
– Olivier Bobin, PhD and Founder of CIRAM, will explore circular economy solutions, including solid recovered fuels from waste, in a Biofuels Conference session. His scientific expertise could also inform SAF feedstock discussions.
– Eddie Tofpik, Head of Technical Analysis & Senior Markets Analyst at ADM, a global agricultural powerhouse, will present a “Technical Analysis of First-Generation Biofuel Feedstocks.” His expertise in feedstock markets will be invaluable for SAF production considerations.
A Three-in-One Biofuels Experience
Beyond the SAF Summit, the Biofuels International Conference will tackle pressing topics like decarbonization, net-zero goals, and energy security, with biofuels positioned as a cornerstone for environmental progress. Highlights include a panel on marine biofuels and a regulatory update on the EU-ETS (Emissions Trading System). Meanwhile, the International Biogas Congress and Expo will dive into biomethane production, certification challenges, and its role in decarbonizing shipping and energy supply chains. Day one of all three events concludes with a joint networking drinks session, blending delegates from SAF, biofuels, and biogas for a truly interdisciplinary exchange.
Notable biogas speakers include Khash Mohajerani from OrbeNovo Capital, discussing private equity investment in biogas, and Heli Haapea from Gasgrid, emphasizing gas infrastructure’s decarbonization role. These discussions complement the SAF and biofuels agendas, showcasing the interconnectedness of renewable energy solutions.
With the global push for sustainability intensifying, this three-in-one event underscores the pivotal role of biofuels across aviation, marine, and energy sectors. The SAF Summit, in particular, addresses a market at a tipping point, while the co-located conferences amplify the conversation around feedstock availability, regulatory frameworks, and technological innovation. Hosted at the iconic Plaza Hotel, the event promises both inspiration and actionable insights.
For more details on this groundbreaking gathering, visit https://biofuels-news.com/conference/.
