2006 Southeastern Biodiesel Workshop — Information

Biodiesel is one of the hot topics in renewable fuels today. Entrepreneurs across the country are exploring Biodiesel production, engine manufacturers are including Biodiesel as an approved fuel in their engines, corporate and government fleets are incorporating Biodiesel use and many states throughout the nation are developing legislation to promote the use of biodiesel and other renewable fuels.

This trend is being driven by increasing fuel costs, the environmental impact of fossil fuels and the mounting public demand for national energy security. Biodiesel, as well as other biomass based energy fuels, address these concerns and Biodiesel in particular is capable of immediate implementation. There are however a number of issues with and potential challenges to Biodiesel production that must be addressed.

The Southeastern Biodiesel Workshop will provide an excellent overview of Biodiesel from both the technical and practical industrial perspectives. The workshop will highlight successes, opportunities and challenges facing the Biodiesel industry today and provide entrepreneurs with the needed resources to accurately determine their role in this emerging industry.

Classroom teaching as well as ample hands-on lab scale production will be presented allowing the attendee to gain a working knowledge of Biodiesel production. Its benefits and potential will be presented, as well as the challenges and roadblocks to production. Classes will be taught by industry leaders with real world experience and academic experts who study the cutting edge in technology development.

Agenda

For more information, please contact:

Ryan Adolphson
UGA Faculty of Engineering Engineering
Outreach Service The University of Georgia
706-542-4493
ryan@engr.uga.edu

*Partial scholarships are available. For more information, please contact Ryan Adolphson.

Georgia Center Information

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities that develop intellectual and human potential. A full-service living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and computer labs — all under one roof. As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Special Needs:
If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations, contact contact Julie Small at 706-542-3536 or julie.small@georgiacenter.uga.edu, at least five working days before your event.

Lodging (Georgia Center Hotel):
A block of rooms is being held for your conference until 5:00 p.m. ET, April 25, 2006. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency (with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. (3) At check-in, you must present your credit card or a completed credit card authorization form (for a copy, call 800-884-1381, Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). Note: The Georgia Center is a smoke-free building; all lodging rooms are nonsmoking.

Travel Information:
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For directions, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences/about/directions.phtml. A parking deck is located adjacent to the Center (hourly rates, maximum $8 each 24-hour period; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by two airports. Athens-Ben Epps Airport offers connecting flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens, with scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car service available between the airport and the Georgia Center.

Program Cancellation Policies:
(1) Full refunds are available for cancellations made by 5:00 p.m. ET, May 8, 2006. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) If a program is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.

Registration