BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Biomass Connect - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Biomass Connect REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260615T205643 CREATED:20230824T073016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T143700Z UID:10000078-1698831000-1698845400@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:Biomass Connect Demo - SRUC Edinburgh - Biomass in a Northern Climate DESCRIPTION:Biomass in a Northern Climate\nSRUC Boghall Farm\, Edinburgh. EH10 7DX\nWhat 3 Words: ///passwords.exposing.spouse \n1st November 2023\n \n \nCome and join Biomass Connect and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) for an opportunity to learn about growing biomass crops in a Northern Climate. \nThe event will focus on showcasing a range of biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy\, economics\, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops. There will be a guided crop tour to view various biomass crops planted at the Biomass Connect Hub site\, SRUC Boghall Farm\, Edinburgh. We are also holding an event the day after (2nd November) at Auchincruive\, Ayrshire. Feel free to join us for both and compare the two hub sites. If doing so please register for the two events separately so that we cater accordingly. \nAll are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there! \nProgramme\n09.30 Convene\, tea & coffee \n10.00 Introduction and talks \n\nBiomass Connect\, introduction and overview – Dr Jeanette Whitaker\, UKCEH\nEucalyptus Short Rotation Forestry – Bryan Elliot\, Eucalyptus Renewables\nWorking with Biomass Crops – Josephine Sweden (SRUC)\n\n11.00 Crop tour: field walk \n\nBiomass Connect hub site where we’ll visit the trials that are currently growing at the Boghall Hub Site:\n\nBlack Locust ‘Turbo’ and Black Locust ‘Turbo Obelisk’\,\nSRF Alder\nSRF Eucalyptus\nSRF and SRC Poplar\nSRC Willow and the Willow Varieties Trial\nMiscanthus Giganteus and the Miscanthus Varieties Trial\nSida\n\n\nBiomass crop options\n\n12.30 Q & A – Wrap up\, final thoughts \n13.00 Lunch/networking \n\n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCrop Tour Route\n \n  URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/biomass-connect-demo-sruc-edinburgh-biomass-in-a-northern-climate/ LOCATION:SRUC Edinburgh\, Boghall Farm\, Bush Estate\, Biggar Road\, Edinburgh\, EH10 7DX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Demo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Boghall-Demo-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260615T205643 CREATED:20230823T152053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T143635Z UID:10000077-1698917400-1698931800@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:Biomass Connect Demo - SRUC Ayrshire - Biomass in a Northern Climate DESCRIPTION:Biomass in a Northern Climate\nAuchincruive\, Ayr\, KA6 5HW\nWhat 3 Words: ///tasks.proven.notched \n2nd November 2023\n \n \nCome and join Biomass Connect and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) for an opportunity to learn about growing biomass crops in a Northern Climate. \nThe event will focus on showcasing a range of biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy\, economics\, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops. There will be a guided crop tour to view various biomass crops planted at the Biomass Connect Hub site\, Auchincruive estate. We are also holding an event the day before (1st November) at Boghall near Edinburgh. Feel free to join us for both and compare the two hub sites. If doing so please register for the two events separately so that we cater accordingly. \nAll are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there! \nProgramme\n09.30 Convene\, tea & coffee \n10.00 Introduction and talks \n\nBiomass Connect\, introduction and overview – Nana Afranaa Kwapong\, IBERS\, Aberystwyth\nGrowing biomass crops in the Northern Climate – Kevin Lindegaard\, Crops for energy\nEucalyptus Short Rotation Forestry – Bryan Elliot\, Eucalyptus Renewables\nWorking with Biomass Crops – Josephine Sweden (SRUC)\n\n11.00 Crop tour: field walk \n\nBiomass connect hub site where we’ll visit the trials that are currently growing at the Ayrshire Hub Site:\n\nBlack Locust ‘Turbo’ and Black Locust ‘Turbo Obelisk\,\nSRF Alder\nSRF Eucalyptus\nSRF and SRC Poplar\nSRC Willow\nMiscanthus Giganteus\n\n\nBiomass crop options\n\n12.30 Q & A – Wrap up\, final thoughts \n13.00 Lunch/networking \n\n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCrop Tour Route\n \n  URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/biomass-connect-demo-sruc-ayrshire-biomass-in-a-northern-climate/ LOCATION:SRUC Ayrshire\, SAC Consulting Office\, JF Niven Building\, Auchincruive\, Ayrshire\, KA6 5HW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Demo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ayrshire-Demo-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260615T205644 CREATED:20231005T095436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T095436Z UID:10000081-1699610400-1699626600@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:CHCx3: Crops to Products workshop DESCRIPTION:Kevin Lindegaard and Jeanette Whitaker from Biomass Connect will be presenting at the CHCx3: Crops to Products workshop on 10th November. \nThe objectives of the workshop are: \n• Talking about cropping impediments and ways to overcome them\n• Discussing the importance and value of crop diversity with stakeholders\n• Demonstrating novel products\n• Disseminating outcomes of the ongoing DEFRA funded project \nJeanette will be talking about Biomass crops for multiple benefits and uses whilst Kevin will be introducing the Envirocrops app\, a digital tool to help farmers in the Net Zero challenge. \nClick here for the full agenda and registration details. URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/chcx3-crops-to-products-workshop/ LOCATION:NIAB Park Farm\, Sophi Taylor Building\, NIAB Park Farm\, Histon\, Cambridge\, CB24 9NZ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CHCx3-logo-square_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115 DTSTAMP:20260615T205644 CREATED:20230720T084400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T084552Z UID:10000071-1699833600-1700006399@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:EnergyTech 2023 DESCRIPTION:5th International Conference on Renewable Energy\, Resources and Sustainable Technologies\nTheme : Accelerating the Advancements in Renewable Energy for A Sustainable Growth \nThis highly exciting 2-day event is intended to be a forum\, discussion\, and networking place for academics\, researchers\, professionals\, administrators\, educational leaders\, industry representatives\, and Business leaders.  The theme of the Conference is: “Accelerating the Advancements in Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth.” \nRenewable energy offers diverse topics for knowing advanced details and for interaction including types of resources\, REN21\, solar energy\, bioenergy\, ocean thermal energy conversion\, 100% renewable energy\, sustainable technologies\, developments & advanced technology\, and many more. \nAttend the conference to Explore Research\, Exhibit\, and Make Connections with your Energy Community. URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/energytech-2023/ LOCATION:Mercure Paris CDG Airport & Convention\, Paris\, France\, ROISSYPÔLE OUEST\, RTE DE LA COMMUNE\, 95713 ROISSY-EN-FRANCE\, Paris\, 95713\, France CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Energy-Tech.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T205644 CREATED:20230809T141836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T104622Z UID:10000074-1700150400-1700154000@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:Biomass Connect Webinar No. 5 DESCRIPTION:Biomass Crops and Water Management\nFast-growing biomass crops can play a part as a toolkit measure in water quality protection from diffuse agricultural pollution as well as managing point source discharges such as those from rural waste water treatment works\, agri-food processing\, septic tanks and even leachates from landfill sites. More recently these crops are finding a role for waste water management in contained Zero Discharge systems for individual houses and hamlets in parts of the country where such containment is deemed necessary. Furthermore\, biomass crops can play a role in flood mitigation (stemming the flow of water and stopping large objects floating downstream and blocking culverts). This potentially allows these crops to enable people more time to prepare for a flood event and leads to a reduction in the economic impact and threat to life. This webinar explores the opportunities and the obstacles to harnessing this potential. \n \nOnce registered\, use the button below to join on the day. \n\n Registered Participants Join Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSpeakers:\nChris Johnston – AFBI\nChris joined AFBI in 2012 where he is Project Leader in Environment & Renewable Energy research. Whilst the research programme that he manages is within the Agri-Environment Branch\, he is based at AFBI Hillsborough in Northern Ireland where the majority of the facilities for Environment and Renewable energy reside. \nChris is also part of the Biomass Connect Project Management Team. \nNeil Watkins – Energy Crops Consultancy\n \nNeil Watkins\, one of the Founding Directors of Energy Crops Consultancy and an Independent Adviser on energy crops\, has nearly 10 years of experience in developing\, promoting and establishing energy crops – as well as innovating and undertaking a broader range of work within the biomass energy sector. \nNeil’s work has received national and international recognition\, through providing end markets\, farmers and landowners with a dedicated\, bespoke and personal service which the company continues to fulfil today. ECC has a fleet of its specialist planting and harvesting machinery which is available for all its customers uses. \nHis many years of experience include pioneering energy crop planting across the UK and successfully building one of the largest networks of energy crop growers in Europe. Hundreds of farmers and landowners have been guided by his expertise from start to finish in land preparation\, planting\, crop management and harvesting\, all the way to drying and selling the finished wood chip product. His knowledge and experience is second-to-none in this fast-moving industry. \n\n Register Here\n \n  URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/biomass-connect-webinar-no-5/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Webinar5-Social-Media-Slide-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTSTAMP:20260615T205644 CREATED:20231107T082555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T082555Z UID:10000084-1700611200-1700697599@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:AgriScot DESCRIPTION:AgriScot\, now widely regarded as one of the premier events in UK agriculture\, continues to develop its appeal to all sectors of the industry…both to the trade and to a wide cross-section of farmers eager to seek out the products\, services\, advice and information necessary for their farming businesses. \n  URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/agriscot/ LOCATION:Royal Highland Centre\, Ingliston\, Newbridge\, EH28 8NB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Agriscot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231129 DTSTAMP:20260615T205644 CREATED:20231107T083134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T090831Z UID:10000085-1701043200-1701215999@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:RWAS Winter Fair DESCRIPTION:Biomass Connect will be exhibiting at this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells. Our stand will be on the balcony in stand 268-EXB. Drop in to see us and find out what’s been happening at our hub sites as well as more about the wonderful world of biomass. \nAs one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe\, the Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two-days packed full of competitions\, festivities and Christmas shopping. \nAlong with the usual packed schedule of competitions\, exhibitions and displays the Winter Fair also offers shoppers the perfect opportunity to pick up some unique and original Christmas gifts. The Food Hall will be packed full of the very best Welsh producers showcasing their produce and tempting visitors to try the wide variety of culinary delights on offer. \nWhat better way to kick off the festive season than a visit to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair? URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/rwas-winter-fair/ LOCATION:Royal Welsh Showground\, Llanelwedd\, Builth Wells\, LD2 3SY CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Winter-Fair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201 DTSTAMP:20260615T205644 CREATED:20231103T143706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T143706Z UID:10000083-1701129600-1701388799@www.biomassconnect.org SUMMARY:Enlit Europe DESCRIPTION:Enlit Europe will welcome 12\,000 energy professionals in Paris\, to visit 700 exhibitors\, hear from 500 speakers on the latest industry developments\, get to know start-ups\, scale-ups\, and entrepreneurs working on solutions helping to accelerate the energy transition\, meet with future energy leaders\, and connect with EU-funded projects that are the first line of defense against climate change. URL:https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/enlit-europe/ LOCATION:Paris Expo Porte De Versailles\, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles\, Paris\, 75015 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biomassconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Enlit-Europe.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR