The Biomass World 2009 conference attracted leading Biomass & Bio Energy professionals from around the world. Companies, International Agencies and Government Departments send their top level personnel to the conference because of the customized educational value and high-level networking opportunities at this event.

The chart below is representative of the profile of companies that participated in the recently concluded Biomass World 2009 conference in Jakarta. The mix is even, with all major sectors in the Biomass Value chain represented at the conference. This made networking particularly valuable for delegates at the conference.

Delegates at Biomass World 2009 included top management and other key representatives of the world’s leading biomass and BioEnergy companies and bodies. The chart below represents the profile of delegates at Biomass World 2009 by job title. The two largest groups of participants at this conference are Chief Executives and Managing Directors- yes! Biomass World 2009 attracts the decision makers in the industry.

Biomass World 2009 in Jakarta was a truly international conference, with participants coming from all over the world; 26 countries to be exact. Representatives came from the following countries (highlighted in red on the map) to attend Biomass World 2009:-

Participants at Biomass World 2009 were very satisfied with their experience at the Biomass World 2009 conference. The median rating for the conference was “Good” with a significant proportion calling the conference “Very Good!” (Scale: Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, Poor)

Biomass World 2009 attendees in particular identified the following areas of focus as most relevant and useful:

• International Energy Association’s presentations on the future prospects of biomass to energy and 2^nd generation biofuels.
• Practical operational experience utilizing palm, rice husks and sugar cane bagasse for power generation (on issues such as moist control of palm, etc).
• Technical presentation on pyrolysis and gasification.
• Progress of cellulosic ethanol towards commercialization.

Biomass World 2009 in Jakarta was a truly international conference, with on the dot insights of the most pressing issues within the Biomass industry. The conference attracted the top management of some of the world’s most influential companies and government & international agencies in the industry.

Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Biomass & WtE (Waste to Energy) 2009 in Shanghai in October, another top-notch must attend Biomass conference brought to you by the Biomass World team!