The International Conference on Thermochemical Conversion Science:
Biomass and Waste to Fuels and Chemicals
August 25–27, 2026 | Historic Brown Palace Hotel & Spa | Denver, Colorado
Fundamentals of Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass
This 1-day course, directly before the tcbiomass+ conference, reviews the fundamentals of biomass conversion. This fundamental course will provide background information on feedstock preparation, gasification, pyrolysis, upgrading, and technoeconomics taught by experts from around the world. It is designed to help those who are new to thermochemical biomass conversion gain a good understanding of the entire field. Since this course covers a wide range of thermochemical biomass conversion technology, it can also be valuable for those who are knowledgeable in one biomass conversion area to learn about competitive biomass conversion technologies. It's also helpful for students interested in potentially working in these growing industries. Investors can also gain insights into the technical basis and challenges of biomass and waste conversion.
CEU | PDH Requirements:
For this course, to receive CEU and PDH credits, users must attend the full duration of the class.
When:
August 24, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm MT
Where:
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL) in Golden, Colorado
PDH: 5.5 | CEU: 0.6
Cost:
Students: $500
Industry professionals: $1,500
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| 9:00 – 10:00 AM (MT) | Feedstock Preparation (instructor: Johan Van Dyk, Sr. Institute Scientist, GTI Energy) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM (MT) | Coffee break |
| 10:15 – 11:15 AM (MT) | Gasification (instructor: Johann Van Dyk, Sr. Institute Scientist, GTI Energy) |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM (MT) | Pyrolysis and torrefaction (instructor: Martin Linck, Institute Engineer I, GTI Energy) |
| 12:15 – 1:15 PM (MT) | Lunch |
| 1:15 – 2:15 PM (MT) | Upgrading of pyrolysis and gasification products (instructor: Terry Marker, Sr. Institute Engineer, GTI Energy) |
| 2:15 – 2:45 PM (MT) | Fundamentals of modeling of fluid bed and solid mixing (instructor: Peter Blaser, VP, CPFD software) |
| 2:45 – 3:45 PM (MT) | Technoeconomics (NLR Speaker) |
| 3:45 PM (MT) | Training adjourned |
How to Register
When registering for tcbiomass+2026, select the pre-conference training as an add-on. The additional cost will be added at check-out.
IACET Accredited Provider
GTI Energy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
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