Fueling The Future: Accelerating Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Southeast

Join Georgia Tech for Fueling The Future: Accelerating Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Southeast

October 15, 2024

Sponsored by the School of Public Policy, the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, and the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office.

About the Workshop

This workshop will bring together key stakeholders from various sectors, including government, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations across the Southeast region, to discuss and accelerate the market transformation towards sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Join us as we discuss the technological, economic, and policy landscapes that influence SAF development and deployment.

Contact

Updates on conference materials will be posted to this site. Please reach out to saf@gatech.edu with any questions.

Agenda

8 a.m.	Registration and Light Breakfast
9 a.m.	Georgia Tech Welcome David Eady and Dr. Beril Toktay, Georgia Institute of Technology
9:05 a.m.	Keynote Address Gretchen Goldman, U.S. Department of Transportation
9:20 a.m.	Georgia Tech SAF and Research Overview Overview of the state of SAF and Georgia Tech research from a global perspective, including supply, demand, policy, industry overview Dan Matisoff, Georgia Institute of Technology
9:35 a.m.	Driving SAF Market Transformation SAF market development in Georgia and how SAF is helping UPS achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 Scott Childress, UPS
9:45 a.m.	SAF Grand Challenge An overview of federal leadership on SAF and SAF Grand Challenge goals Jim Spaeth, U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office
10 a.m.	Panel 1 – SAF Demand Drivers Present the key role of SAF in achieving net zero aviation goals and support for SAF market adoption Jim Spaeth, U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office - Moderator Charlotte Lollar, Delta Air Lines Charles Etter, Gulfstream Bruce Marsh, DHL Zach Marchlik, UPS Matthew “Ziggy” Sigstad, U.S. Air Force
10:45 a.m.	Break
11 a.m.	Panel 2 – SAF Supply in the Southeast This panel focuses on available feedstocks in the region and explores SAF technologies, including emerging technologies and future opportunities in each step of the value chain Steve Csonka, CAAFI - Moderator Michael Darcy, DG Fuels Kim Nelson, GranBio Scott Hedderich, Nuseed Neil Johnson, Colonial Pipeline
12 p.m.	Around the Region Lighting Panel Quick introductions to key SAF players around the region Puneet Dwivedi, Clemson University - Moderator
12:20 p.m.	Lunch
1:20 p.m.	Panel 3 - SAF Policy Landscape Panelists will cover federal, state, and local government policies and incentives driving SAF adoption and provide a future policy forecast, including identifying gaps. Sean Newsum, Airlines for America - Moderator Lina Martinez-Valencia, Washington State University Valerie Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology Dayne Delahoussaye, LanzaJet
2:15 p.m.	Panel 4 - SAF Financing Strategies Panelists will explore SAF financing basics including federal loan opportunities, need for offtake agreements and partnerships, and the role of corporate support in various stages of industry development Kenneth Hill, U.S. Department of Energy, Loan Programs Office - Moderator Julia Silvis, Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul Partnership Mark Hillhouse, Wells Fargo Julie Bennett Bunuan, Truist Securities
3:15 p.m.	Break
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.	Panel 5 - Economic Development and Near-Term Wins A cross-industry discussion to initiate SAF market development in the Southeast in the near term Daniel Matisoff, Georgia Institute of Technology - Moderator Alice Favero, Center for Applied Economics and Strategy, RTI International Costas Simoglou, Georgia Department of Economic Development Quinta Warren, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tim Lowrimore, Georgia Forestry Association
4:15 p.m.	Reflections from the Audience and Next Steps Key takeaways from the day's conversations and what's next for the region David Eady, Georgia Institute of Technology – Moderator Steve Csonka, CAAFI Peter Carter, Delta Air Lines Jim Spaeth, U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office
4:30 p.m.	Reception

Directions and Parking

Walking/Drop-off

Use the address: Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall, 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332

Campus Transportation

The Stinger is Georgia Tech’s transit system and is open to students, employees, and the public. Boarding fees and IDs are not required. The Gold Route operates on an east-west route through the heart of Georgia Tech’s campus, providing service from the Midtown MARTA Station to the Transit Hub and Student Center

Personal Vehicle

The closest pay-to-park parking is adjacent to the Exhibition Hall, the Student Center Parking Deck/Visitor Area 3/W02 at 355 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta, GA.

Accommodations

There are a number of hotels in the area including:

The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
Hampton Inn Atlanta – Georgia Tech –Downtown
Crowne Plaza Atlanta – Midtown
The Georgian Terrace
The Renaissance Atlanta – Midtown

FAQ

Will food be provided?
Yes, we will provide a light breakfast and buffet-style lunch
Can I send this invite to my colleagues or other interested parties?
The event is invitation-only; please reach out to saf@gatech.edu with requests for additional attendees and we will evaluate them based on availability.