The Forum on Emerging Technologies – What’s on the Horizon?

Forum Topics

Analytical Horizons

Communication and Computer Technology in the Workplace

Functional Lipids

Renewable Oils for Biobased Products

Special Session

Maximizing Yield: Optimal Strategies for Obtaining and Enforcing Patent Rights in the Wake of the America Invents Act

Monday, April 30 • 9:00 am–11:45 am

Breaking the Paradigm: Sustainable Use of Resources and Technologies

Co-Organizer: Ena Chan Cratsenburg, V.P. Business Development, Amyris, USA;

Jeffrey J. Scheibel, Principal Scientist, The Procter & Gamble Co., USA

Sustainability is becoming more and more important as companies look to improve their environmental footprint and reduce reliance on petroleum-derived products. This forum addressed various issues related to sustainable resources and technologies, and provided a roadmap to bring these alternative technologies to market

Schedule of Presentations
9:00–9:20 am	Overview – The Growing Market for Renewable Products. Ena Chan Cratsenburg, V.P. Business Development, Amyris, USA, and Jeffrey J. Scheibel, Principal Scientist, The Procter & Gamble Co., USA.

9:20–9:40 am	Barriers to Mainstream Adoption. TBD

9:40–10:10 am	Emerging Technologies Review. TBD

10:10–10:30 am	Feasibility Approaches – Connect & Develop. Jeffrey J. Scheibel, Principal Scientist, The Procter & Gamble Co., USA

10:30–11:00 am	Navigating the Legal Issues with Partnerships. Amy Toro, Partner, Covington & Burling, USA.

11:00–11:20 am	Chartering the Regulatory Path for Renewables. Brian Sansoni , Vice President, Communication/Membership, American Cleaning Institute, USA.

11:40–11:45 am	Q&A – Panel Discussion. Moderators: Ena Chan Cratsenburg, V.P. Business Development, Amyris, USA, Jeffrey J. Scheibel, Principal Scientist, The Procter & Gamble Co., USA. Panelists: (ALL)