Preliminary agenda released for 2025 North American SAF Conference & Expo
July 7, 2025
BY BBI International
SAF Magazine and the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative announced the preliminary agenda for the North American SAF Conference and Expo, being held Sept. 22-24 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The North American SAF Conference & Expo is designed specifically for companies and organizations advancing technologies that support the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF.)
Now in its third year, the North American SAF Conference & Expo has extended into two full days of content over a three-day event that will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, explore solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers. The first day, Mon., Sept. 22, will include two afternoon plenary sessions, followed by the Grand Opening Evening Reception in the Expo. Concurrent panel presentation and discussion sessions will run throughout Sept. 23-24.
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“We’re excited to unveil the preliminary agenda for this year’s expanded event,” said John Nelson, chief operating officer at BBI International. “With a half day dedicated to discussions around strategy and tactics, and the addition of a full second program track, we’re delivering more content and greater value to the SAF community. This year’s conference will offer attendees insight, clarity and direct access to the leaders shaping the future of sustainable aviation fuel.”
Steve Csonka, executive director of CAAFI, indicated, “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with SAF Magazine and the BBI International team in holding this SAF-targeted conference which focuses on the nuts and bolts of enabling commercial progress.”
The program includes speakers from:
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- Greater MSP - MN SAF Hub
- S&P Global Commodity Insights
- John Deere North America
- Baker Hughes
- Worley Consulting
- Air Line Pilots Association International
- University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative
- Southwest Research Institute
- Idaho National Laboratory
The conference begins Sept. 22 at 1:00 p.m. (CDT) and will be open to all registered attendees.
To view the online agenda for the North American SAF Conference & Expo, click here.
To register for the North American SAF Conference & Expo, click here.
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