Building on the success of Lignofuels 2025 which brought 100+ senior level industry professionals to Helsinki in February 2025, we are delighted to be returning to Finland for the 7th consecutive year for the 2026 edition of the conference taking place on 25th & 26th February 2026 in Helsinki.
The conference will once again bring together key 2G, SAF and advanced biofuels and materials stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels companies from across the globe represented by Technical, Strategic and Business Development Executives from First and Advanced Generation Biofuels Producers, Oil Refiners, Process Technology Providers, Enzyme Developers, Engineering Firms and Agribusiness as well as Financiers, Investors, Policy & Regulators, Automotive & Aviation Industries, Consultants, Traders & Brokers and Chemical Companies.
Lignofuels 2026 live conference will give the participants an insight on the current challenges and opportunities from the industry and will also provide updates and future forecasts on the latest industry’s technology trends. It will feature numerous interactive sessions, presentations and case studies from key industry players and provide excellent live networking opportunities with your senior level peers.

Advanced Biofuels USA advocates for the adoption of advanced biofuels as an energy security, economic development, military flexibility and climate change mitigation solution. Technology neutral and feedstock agnostic, the organization helps clarify details of controversial issues, provides information about job opportunities, helps teachers and students prepare educational materials in science, math and social lessons related to energy security, economic development and environmental sustainability challenges. The website serves a world-wide audience of 32,000 page views/month as a free library of information helping investors, researchers, producers, legislators, opinion-leaders and consumers understand “from seed to wheel” the options they have when it comes to biofuels.
https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) is a European association representing manufacturers in the field of Waste-to-Energy Technology. ESWET’s mission is to raise awareness of the positive implications of Waste-to-Energy technology, such as sustainable waste management, clean and reliable energy, as well as environmental protection. In addition, ESWET fosters the development and dissemination of Waste-to-Energy technology at the European level.
ESWET members’ research and innovation are at the heart of most of Waste-to-Energy plants in Europe and across the world. https://eswet.eu/
The Tank Storage Association is the trade association representing the interests of companies engaged in the storage of bulk liquids and the provision of products and services to the sector. Our members provide and support an essential interface between sea, road, rail and pipeline logistics for a diverse range of essential products, including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs.
The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) is a non-profit organisation established in January 1997. The EBB gathers over 37 members across 21 Member-States, representing over 65% of the European output. Biodiesel is the main European solution to reduce emissions from transport and dependence on imported oil. The EBB promotes the use of biodiesel in the European Union and is committed to fulfil international standards for sustainability in GHG emissions and sustainable feedstock. The EBB is constantly working towards the development of improved and greener technologies.

World Freight Network (WFN), ISO 9001:2008 Certified, successfully links together 235 independent freight forwarders in 100 countries. Based in London, UK, WFN exists to facilitate the safe and profitable exchange of business between its members. WFN recruits strong, high calibre forwarders, dedicated to providing an excellent service. Upon joining WFN, forwarders are introduced to an international group of proficient, vetted partners all sharing one goal: to increase business volumes. WFN has achieved a truly global presence, and its members have the local expertise necessary to meet the demanding requirements of the world’s top importers and exporters. www.worldfreightnetwork.com
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Based in London, UK, Specialist Freight Networks (SFN) exists to facilitate the safe and profitable exchange of business between its members. SFN, ISO 9001:2008 Certified, is an International Group of Exclusive and non-Exclusive Specialist Freight Networks operating under one unifying umbrella. SFN links together 210 elite independent small and medium sized freight forwarders in 100 countries, who are united in their quest to find global, trusted, specialist agents. Experts in their respective fields, SFN members are able to handle the requirements of global importers and exporters, in an efficient and professional manner. www.specialistfreightnetworks.com
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International Freight Network (IFN) brings together 190 independent freight forwarders in 100 countries. Based in London, UK, IFN provides its members with the platform to connect and exchange business with other strong and proactive freight forwarders. IFN ensures it recruits only top-quality companies; those dedicated to providing a highly expert service to their fellow members. In short, IFN is a growing international group of vetted business partners, ready and able to professionally handle business requests, all around the world. www.internationalfreightnetwork.com

The Green Mobility Magazine stands at the nexus of transportation, sustainability, and public policy. We deliver the news, intelligence, and insights mobility professionals need to make informed decisions in the sustainable transport sector.
Discover the Green Mobility Magazine at https://linktr.ee/ibexpub

In an industry where decisions are time critical, access to information that informs decisions must also be immediate. This imperative is what drives Petroleum Australia’s business model – a digital media suite that will also drive your brand awareness and identity. Petroleum Australia explores the oil and gas sector through both a national and international lens. We serve a feast of news, views and opinion from industry, government and supplier perspectives.
Petroleum Australia is published and distributed to the sector’s key decision makers in Australia and abroad every quarter through its website, newsletter and social media networks. It is the ultimate platform for connecting with major companies, key decision makers, and industry influencers. Executive readers include Australian and global oil and gas majors, engineers, contractors, consultants, service providers and more, with company sizes ranging from 10 to 10,000+ employees. https://petroleumaustralia.com.au/

The Bioenergy Association of Finland (Bioenergia) is the guardian of the interests of more than three hundred member organizations and individual members. As the EU and Finland move towards carbon neutrality, we want to develop the bioenergy sector so that Finland has the best conditions in the world to produce sustainable and even carbon-negative products based on biomass. In our operations, we strive for the highest possible value added and exports, and we support energy self-sufficiency, security of energy supply and supply, employment and the regional economy. We work together with our members as part of a bio- and circular economy where energy is recovered from by-products.
For more information visit us at https://www.bioenergia.fi/
BIOFUELS INTERNATIONAL magazine is brought out 10 times a year and is the leading global publication in the market. Designed to appeal to those who wish to learn and be kept abreast of this increasingly important area, the magazine encompasses, biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomass.
Every issue includes in-depth news analysis and features on related subjects, including distribution, handling, storage, equipment and second generation technology. Industry experts regularly contributing to the magazine include the European Bioethanol Fuel Association and Will Thurmond, author of Biodiesel 2020: A global market survey.
Biofuels International is mailed to a minimum of 3,100 named individuals within the sector and is the industry’s only audited magazine. These consist of senior engineers, technical managers, project managers, CEOs/managing directors and logistics and distribution managers, as well as the appropriate and relevant financial and trade bodies with a specific interest in the biofuels industry.
For more information please contact Claire Smith on [email protected]
Direct line +44 (0)203 551 5751 www.biofuels-news.com

Fecc is a Thought Leadership Platform connecting all parts of the value chain so that distributors of raw materials, ingredients and chemicals can create a sustainable future.
A European federation with a global reach, Fecc is there to listen, be the voice for, inform and serve our industry and its stakeholders.
Worldoils is a company that combines the power of marketing as well as thein-house expertise for the Oil, Gas, Offshore and the Maritime industries. Worldoils’ web portal www.worldoils.com has become a truly central platform for visitors who need information regarding oil and gas products and services, research, training, conferences, news and events as well as a popular advertising base for providers of Oil, Gas, Marine and Offshore services. Worldoils has also launched the jobs system and a marketplace. In the recent months, Worldoils has strengthened its position as a fast developing central place for buying and selling of land rigs, offshore rigs, barge rigs and other oilfield and subsea equipment.
F&L Asia Ltd stands at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership in the global fuels and lubricants industry. As a pioneering publishing and events company, we have established ourselves as a beacon of progress and a hub of innovation not only in our region but across the globe. Our dedication to fostering connections, facilitating groundbreaking discussions, and highlighting the latest advancements in the fuels and lubricants industry drives the sector forward, setting new benchmarks for excellence. With a rich legacy of curating influential content and orchestrating seminal events, F&L Asia Ltd transcends being merely a platform; we are a catalyst for progress, innovation, and collaboration among industry professionals worldwide. Our commitment to excellence and our passion for knowledge dissemination position us as the quintessential resource for industry insights, trends, and networking opportunities, making F&L Asia Ltd. the go-to partner for those looking to shape the future of the fuels and lubricants industry.
Bioenergy Europe is the voice of European bioenergy. It aims to develop a sustainable bioenergy market based on fair business conditions. Founded in 1990, Bioenergy Europe is a non-profit, Brussels-based international organisation bringing together associations, companies, academia and research institutes from across Europe.
Bioenergy Europe is the umbrella organisation of the European Pellet Council (EPC). The EPC is an essential part of Bioenergy Europe’s internal organisation, bringing together bioenergy experts and company representatives from all over Europe.
MobilityPlaza is the leading global online publication for mobility, convenience and roadside retail. We bring you the latest industry developments through comprehensive news articles, engaging video reports, and insightful podcasts. Top brands trust our platform to showcase their innovative products and services, making MobilityPlaza a premier destination for industry trends and updates.

Biomass events promotion resource is the international events bulletin focusing on biomass news, biomass technologies, biomass conferences and exhibitions.
The website has been established to supply information about the latest events in biomass and bioenergy field. Our main objective is to support biomass industries worldwide, promoting key biomass events. We believe that biomass will play one of the decisive roles in creative sustainable bioenergy Europe.
If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:
Chris Taylor
Tel: +44 (0)20 3141 0602
Email: [email protected]
Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, all natural gas treatment and conversion options along with water treatment and carbon capture.
The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility study to unit start-up and follow-up throughout the entire unit life cycle.
This unique position ensures the highest level of performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Axens global offer is based on highly trained human resources, modern production facilities and an extended global network for industrial, technical supports and commercial services. Axens is an IFP Group company.
Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.
We use our expertise to provide and develop sustainable, cost-effective technologies and solutions for companies in the biofuels and biomaterials industry. These include flow control solutions and automation, as well as systems for entire process areas, like CHP boilers and hydrolysis systems. And we have over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal.
Find out how we can move your performance forward with our unique technology, automation, and services offering for the biomass industry at www.valmet.com.
Chempolis is a renowned deliverer of groundbreaking formico® biorefining technologies. With over 30 years of experience in technology development, Chempolis provides profitable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for a multitude of industries. We license our formico® biorefining technologies, which convert the widest range of biomasses to pure Bio2X™ products with superior yield. Various lignocellulosic raw materials, such as hardwood and softwood, straw, bamboo, bagasse, and many other residues can be selectively converted to sustainable biobased products, like bioethanol, biochemicals and sulphur-free lignin.
Our technologies offer a solution for the current need for renewable, unpolluting and carbon neutral production. The first biorefinery based on our formico® technologies and producing bioethanol from bamboo is under commissioning in Assam, India. In addition to technology licensing, Chempolis’ services entail biorefinery project development, product and application development and piloting. In 2024, AM Green became a majority investor of Chempolis, with the objective to commercialize the technology and develop industrial-scale biorefineries for different end-markets (incl. biofuels and textiles).
Read more about what Chempolis’ biorefining solutions offer at https://chempolis.com/.
Bioleum Corporation develops and commercializes technologies that convert lignocellulosic biomass, such as purpose-grown crops and wood residues, into low-carbon fuels and refinery intermediates, including ethanol, SAF, renewable diesel, and gasoline. The company is advancing its first commercial facility in Oklahoma and operates pilot assets in Wisconsin, supported by partnerships spanning biomass supply, industrial integration, and research institutions.
Learn more at www.bioleum.com
Founded in 2017, Vertoro is a spin-off from a Dutch public-private consortium, including Royal DSM and Eindhoven University of Technology. It specializes in technology development and licensing of low-cost, robust solutions that transform residual agricultural and forestry residues into crude oil. The company is financially backed by shipping giant Maersk and recently signed a deal with Raízen to scale up and roll out its technology in Brazil.
www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelboot
American Elements’ catalog of more than 35,000 products makes it the world’s largest manufacturer devoted exclusively to advanced materials in both industrial bulk and laboratory/research quantities. American Elements provides fundamental expertise in the properties, applications, and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced and engineered materials, including ultra high purity refining and nanoscale materials, allowing us to meet the needs of thousands of global manufacturers (including over 30% of the Fortune 50 and all U.S. national laboratories & military branches) in a wide range of industry fields, including energy, electronics, aerospace, defense, automotive, optics, hydrogen storage and green technology.
AFRY provides engineering, project management, and advisory services that enable the energy and industrial transition and strengthen resilience in society. With 18,000 experts worldwide, we combine a global reach with local insights and deep sector knowledge to make a lasting impact for generations to come.
Founded in 1895, AFRY is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, with Linda Pålsson as CEO and President
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources expertise. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we move to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering through the midway points of procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning.
In the Nordics we’ve been operating for more than a decade, as we look to continue our growth and capabilities within the Nordics region. We help our customers meet global demand for energy, chemicals, and resources while finding solutions for their decarbonization needs. We work with our customers at every stage of their projects, from consulting and front-end early phases through different models of engineering, and procurement construction management (EPC and EPCM). Worley Rosenberg is one of Worley’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) Center of Excellence.
VTT is a Finland-based science & innovation company
By working with VTT you get access to
www.vttresearch.com/en/technology-infrastructures/vtt-bioruukki-pilot-centre
Reolum designs and develops innovative projects to promote decarbonization and advance the energy transition. Green e-methanol represents a major commitment by the company to a premium decarbonization product, due to its versatility and sustainability, in the form of fuel for maritime transport, an intermediate product for the production of SAF (renewable aviation fuel), or in its historical use as a chemical and raw material for hundreds of everyday products. Reolum’s projects also have a number of distinguishing features compared to others currently on the market, due to the following considerations: integration of biogenic CO₂ in the production of e-methanol, either in the same industrial complex or directly connected to it; production of top-quality green e-methanol with a minimal carbon footprint, which can even achieve a negative footprint at source; and financial structuring through Project Finance, which allows medium-sized companies, and not just large corporations, to access highly capital-intensive hydrogen projects. Founded in 2019 by two visionary partners, Fernando Muñoz and Yann Dumont, it has a multidisciplinary team of more than 30 professionals with experience in energy, biomass, sustainability and finance, dedicated to transforming energy generation and consumption from a profitable and sustainable perspective. www.reolum.com
ACI has put together a range of packages to suit your requirements. These range from branding options, to full scale partner solutions and can be tailored to meet your objectives and budgets.
If you are launching a new product or service and wish to gain visibility and brand recognition within your industry, contact us today!
For commercial opportunities, please contact:
Sam Cormack
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3141 0609
Email: [email protected]
At the event we strive not only to bring you to the same location at the same time as your customers/suppliers/peers, we strive to ensure you meet face-to-face with each and every one of your target contacts and to provide you with the time you need to have multiple unhurried conversations with them and build a lasting business relationship:
• A pre-event informal introduction the evening before the conference
• A minimum of five hours’ networking built into the two day conference agenda
• A networking grid which enables you to make your target contacts aware you are looking for them
• The option to join either social drinks or dinner during the evening of Day One
• ACI’s on-site team will assist you in locating your hard-to-find target contacts & make face-to-face introductions
Of course, if there is anybody you are unable to meet over the two days, ACI’s event team will do their best to initiate contact after the event.