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National Biomass Conference 2023

The National Biomass Conference 2023 gathers industry players, traders, biomass products producers, technology providers, sustainable professionals, plantation owners, wood pellet, palm pellet and wood chip producers and all related stakeholders.

Bringing together the biomass industries for 5 targeted sectors and Learn about where the biomass industry is headed in 2023 and beyond.This is your opportunity to hear from the major biomass industry players, grow your network of customers and clientele and gain fresh perspectives.

Who should attend the National Biomass Conference?

  • Feedstock owner from oil palm biomass, woody biomass, agricultural by-products, livestock and fisheries waste
  • Environmental Management professionals
  • Machinery equipment specialists
  • Independent power producers
  • Trade embassies
  • MSME along the biomass supply chain
  • Consultants and contractors
  • Material handling and logistics service providers

 

  • Oil and gas industry professionals
  • Pulp and paper industry professionals
  • Commercialisation entrepreneurs
  • Renewable energy sector professionals
  • Utilities professionals
  • Banking and Finance professionals
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • ESG practitioner
  • Certification companies
  • Biotechnology/Engineering companies

Conference Fee:

  • For Members of MBIC, there is a special rate ranging from RM 998 to RM 1,198.
  • Non-MBIC Members can secure their spot at the conference at a rate between RM 1,298 and RM 1,498, allowing them to access valuable insights and networking opportunities.
  • For Overseas Participants, we offer a competitive rate ranging from USD 698 to USD 1,098, ensuring that international participants can also be a part of this informative and engaging event.

Exhibition

The exhibition is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, December 6th and 7th, 2023. It will be open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm on both days. Exhibition booth reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that there is a limited availability of only 15 booths.

Booth fees : 3M (D) x 3M (W) RM 4,500 per booth

MBIC 10th Year Anniversary Gala Dinner 2023:

The MBIC Gala Dinner will be held 7th December 2023 from 7pm to 11pm which is also open to conference participants at a subscribed fee of RM300 per pax.

First Day - 6 December 2023 (Wednesday)

08:00am

Registration

09:00am

Introductory Remarks by Moderator, Mr Paul Wong,
Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC)

Session 1

Biomass Business Models 

09:10am

Enabling Bioenergy Business Models in Malaysia.
YBhg. Dato’ Hamzah Bin Hussin, CEO, Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)

09:25am

Opportunities and Outlook for EFB Pellets
Mr. Mohd Nadzri, General Manager, IHI Solid Biomass Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

09:40am

Activated Carbon Industry in Malaysia
Mr. Jerry Tan, Managing Director, Concepts Ecotech Sdn Bhd

9:55am

Panel Discussion 

10:20am

Tea Break

Session 2

Biomass Business Models 

11:00am

The Conversion of Oil Palm Trunks (OPT) To Commercially Sustainable Materials Used for Joinery, Furniture and Construction Mr. Hans Peter Fitch, CEO, IOI Palm Wood Sdn Bhd

11:20am

Erosion Control Products: Proven Biomass Innovation
Mr. Danny Ng, CEO, Fibromat (M) Bhd

11:40am

EFB Pulp & Paper: Commoditised High Value Products
YBhg. Dato’ Lim Thiam Huat, CEO, Nextgreen Global Bhd

12:00pm

Biodegradation Packaging Materials from Rice Straw
Mr. Ramaness Parasuraman,CEO, Free The Seed Sdn Bhd

12:15pm

Panel Discussion 

10:40am

Lunch Break

Session 3

Biomass Business Models  (Bio-Agri)

2:00pm

Booster Liquid Biofertilizer from Fisheries Waste
YBhg. Dato’ Hazli Ibrahim, Finance Director, Vivendi Asset Sdn Bhd

2:15pm

  • Collaborate with FGV for Biomass Projects Development: Feed, Fertilisers, Fuel (Pellets, Bio-CNG, Co-Generation)
  • Animal Feed from Palm Kernel Cake (PKC) for Domestic Usage
  • YBhg. Dato’ Mohd Nazrul Izam Mansor, CEO, FGV Holdings Berhad

2:30pm

Achieving MS1517 for Biofertiliser Made of Palm Biomass
Dr. David Lim, Managing Director, Eureka Synergy Sdn. Bhd.

2:45pm

Biochar Innovation from Chicken Manure
Mr Kester Chin, CEO, Martoda Biotech Sdn Bhd

3:00pm

Panel Discussion 

Session 4

Forum on Issues Related to Biomass Certification & Sustainability

3.15pm – 4.00pm

Moderator
YBrs Ts Dr Sang Yew Ngin,
Undersecretary, Biofuel Division (BBA), Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK)

Panelist
Mr. Tan Eng Hau
Secretary General, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC)
Mr. Victor Soosai
Managing Director, Peterson Projects & Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
YBhg. Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof,
CEO, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd
YBrs. Mr. Mohd Shahari Idris
CEO, Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC)

Session 5

Focus Group Discussion (FGD)

4.00pm – 4.45pm

  • Waste Management
  • Feedstock
  • Business Model
  • Financing
  • Market Access
  • Government Enablers etc.

5:00pm

Tea break & End of Event

Second Day - 7 December 2023 (Thursday)

08:00am

Registration

Launching Ceremony of The National BiomassAction Plan 2023 – 2030

09:00am

Welcome address by
YBhg. Dato’ Leong Kin Mun, President, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC)

09:10am

Opening address by YAB. Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Bin Haji Yusof,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities (KPK)

09:25am

Launching of the National Biomass Action Plan 2023 – 2030 by
YAB. Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities (KPK)

9:30am

Tour of Exhibition & Tea Break

10:15am

Press Conference

Session 6

Updates of Government Initiatives Related to Biomass

11:00am

National Biomass Action Plan 2023 – 2030
YBhg. Dato’ Haji Mad Zaidi Bin Mohd Karli, Secretary General, Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK)

11:20am

National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) & SDG Initiatives Related to Biomass
YBhg. Dato’ Nor Azmi Bin Diron*, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy

11:40am

Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience through Biomass Utilization and Carbon Credits. Nominated by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC)

12:00pm

Improving the Circularities of the Agricultural Biomass in Malaysia
YBhg. Datuk Lokman Hakim Bin Ali*, Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM)

12:20pm

Panel Discussion 

1:00pm

Lunch

Session 7

R&D&C&I Commercialisation & Grant Support

2:00pm

R&D&C&I of Oil Palm Biomass: Potential Collaboration with MPOB
YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, Director General, Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

2:15pm

How to Access R&D&C&I Funding Opportunities from MOSTI
YBrs. Mr Imran Bin Abdullah, Under Secretary Funding Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)

2:30pm

Funding Support for Bioeconomy Themed Project
YBrs Ts Hj Mohammad Hazani Bin Hj Hassa, CEO, Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

2:45pm

R&D&C&I of Poultry and Ruminant Waste
Nominated by Department of Veterinary Services (DVS)

3:00pm

Panel Discussion 

Special Presentation

3.20pm

Biomass Feedstock Supply Chain
YBhg. Dato’ Leong Kin Mun, President, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC)

Session 8

Investment Incentives & Financing

3.40pm

Configuring Investment Incentives for Biomass Venture & MIDA’s New Fund for Sustainable ESG Practices.
Nominated by Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

4.00pm

Financing for Biomass Projects
Mr. Nizam Bin Mohamed Nadzri, CEO, Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV)

4:20pm

Updates of The GTFS & GITA
YBrs Ts. Shamsul Bahar Bin Mohd Nor, CEO, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)

4:40pm

Sustainable Finance Framework in Malaysia: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Initiatives
Nominated by Bank Negara Malaysia

5:00pm

Tea break & End of Event

8.00pm – 10.30pm

Gala Dinner incorporating Biomass Industries Recognition Awards

Registration Fees

Booth Location

We welcome you to the National Biomass Conference 2023 at The Everly Putrajaya on December 6-7,2023!

REGISTER NOW!

NATIONAL BIOMASS CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

T:+6012-7842898
E: conference@biomass.org.my

Jointly Organised by:

Ministry of Plantation & Commodities

Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation

Conference Partner:

Uni-Link Smart Venture

Biomass Study Consultant

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We welcome you to the National Biomass Conference 2023 at The Everly Putrajaya on December 6-7,2023!

REGISTER NOW!

NATIONAL BIOMASS CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

T:+6012-7842898
E: conference@biomass.org.my

Jointly Organised by:

Ministry of Plantation & Commodities

Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation

Conference Partner:

Uni-Link Smart Venture

Biomass Study Consultant

Scan to Register

Whatsapp Us

Conference Registration