Join us in the Heart of The Great Plains for the first Great Plains Biochar Conference!
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Biochar Initiative look forward to hosting folks from across the Midwest who are passionate about the future of biochar. This conference is geared towards professionals working in sectors such as research, education, biochar production, agricultural applications, material characterization, organics recycling, soil remediation and carbon sequestration.
The growing environmental and socio-economic relevance of biochar as a promising multi-purpose material will be addressed within the main themes of this conference.
Professionals from all backgrounds, such as industry, government and academic, are invited to attend or present at the conference. Join us in charting the future of the biochar sector in the Midwest and Great Plains!
September 24 – 26, 2024
Graduate Hotel, 141 N 9th St, Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration and Abstract Submission will open on April 1.
Conference Registration
Conference Fee: $200.00 (includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner)
Accomodations
Graduate Hotel, 141 N 9th St, Lincoln, Nebraska
(402) 475-4011
The last day for reservations to receive the group discount is Sept. 3, 2024.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission will close on July 15, 2024. Final program will be released July 31.
Oral and Poster Presentation Guidelines
Main Topics:
- Biochar Application and Benefits in Urban Settings and Built Environment
- Biochar Application and Benefits in Agriculture and Horticulture
- Biochar Production, Scaling, and Economics
- Biochar Feedstock Sources and Material Characteristics
Agenda
Final Program will be released on July 31.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
- 7 – 9 pm Welcome Reception
Wednesday, Sept. 25
- 9 – 11 am Biochar Application and Benefits in Urban Settings and Built Environment
- 11 am – 1 pm Lunch and Keynote Speaker
- 1 – 3 pm Biochar Application and Benefits in Agriculture and Horticulture
- 4 – 6 pm Poster Session
- 6:30 – 8:30 pm Conference Dinner
Thursday, Sept. 26
- 8 – 10 am Biochar Production, Scaling and Economics
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tour - Biochar Plant (tentative)
- 1 – 3 pm Biochar Feedstock Sources and Material Characteristics
Abstract and Presentation Guidelines
You can participate in the conference by sharing your research or industry findings with an Oral or Poster presentation.
Register to Present an Oral or Poster Presentation
- ORAL PRESENTATIONS
- Oral presentations will be 15 minutes including 5 minutes for questions and discussions. Longer presentations can be accommodated upon request.
- POSTERS
- The poster format must be 48" in height x 36" in width.
- The author will bring their poster printed.
- Posters need to be set up beginning at 8 am on September 25.
- Poster Session will be on September 25 from 4 – 6 pm. Poster presenters should be present during this time.
- Posters may remain in place through the morning of September 26 and should be removed by Noon. Posters left on display past this time will be removed by workshop staff.
- Supplies to attach the poster to boards will be available at the conference registration desk.
- PRESENTATION ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
- • Oral and Poster Abstracts must be between 250 and 400 words.
- Abstract should provide the following information:
- Title
- Authors and Affiliations
- Background and Problem
- Methods or Approach
- Key Results or Outcomes
- Conclusions and Broader Implications
- International Units are encouraged but not required.
Conference Team
Michael Kaiser
402-472-6492
