Roundtable for Reporters – Commercializing Advanced Drop-In Biofuels for Military Use

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO):

WHAT:	This teleconference for reporters will feature executives from advanced biofuel companies working to produce drop-in fuels for military testing and use, as the Department of Defense (DoD) increases its use of alternative energy. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and its member companies recently responded to the DoD’s request for information on the status of commercialization of advanced biofuels, outlining the strategies companies are pursuing.
WHO:	Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, BIO;
	Joel Velasco, Senior Vice President, External Relations, Amyris, Inc.;
	Jack Huttner, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Public Affairs, Gevo;
	Tim Zenk, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Sapphire Energy;
	Carrie Atiyeh, Director, Public Affairs, ZeaChem Inc.
WHEN:	Thursday, October 13, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE:	Reporters may access the “Commercialization of Military Biofuels” teleconference through an Operator Assisted Toll-Free Dial-In Number.
RSVP:	To reserve space and receive dialing instructions, please contact Paul Winters, Communications Director, BIO at 202-962-9237 or [e-mail].

About BIO

BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIO produces BIOtech NOW, an online portal and monthly newsletter chronicling “innovations transforming our world.” Subscribe to BIOtech NOW.

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