Illinois Future of Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Beyond Conference

January 30, 2025

Join us for the annual Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) Illinois Future of Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Beyond Conference. This event is organized by key stakeholders, including IL Corn, to discuss the use of SAF in the U.S. and a chance to learn about the unique opportunities the initiative offers Illinois. 

This event will take place Wednesday, March 12, 2025 through Thursday, March 13, 2025 at The Westin O’Hare, 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018. The event will offer timely and valuable industry content, panels, and keynotes addressing all aspects of sustainable fuels. Participants will network and learn from industry experts, agencies, and public officials as we create an ecosystem together after Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation tax incentive. 

On Wednesday, there will be events from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM. To kickstart the event, Governor, JB Pritzker, Senator Tammy Duckworth and LanzaJet Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Samartzis will offer keynote addresses. Topics covered throughout the day include: 

  • Energy Outlook 
  • Airlines and Sustainable Fuel 
  • Processing Quality Sustainable Aviation Fuel 
  • Doing Business in Illinois 

A networking reception will follow these events. 

On Thursday, there will be events from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The topics covered include: 

  • Important Signals: Ethanol Industry Investment in SAF Technology 
  • Agriculture Feedstocks: Lowering and Certifying CI Score 
  • State and Federal Incentives 
  •  The Future of Fuels: Beyond SAF 

If you are interested in attending this event, we encourage you to register early to secure your spot, as space is limited. Registration and hotel details, including fees and instructions, can be found on the official website: IMA SAF Conference 

Important deadlines to consider: 

  • The last day to cancel a registration is February 28, 2025 
  • The hotel room block deadline is February 18, 2025 

We hope to see you at the Illinois Future of Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Beyond Conference! This is your chance to connect with industry experts, agencies, and public officials as we work together to shape the future of sustainable fuels. 

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