Pathways to Bio-ProsPerity Welcome to the 6th international Bioenergy Conference and exhibition. Welcome to the 6th international Bioenergy Conference and exhibition. Over the three days of the conference, there will be many opportunities to learn more about the industry here in British Columbia as well as the latest global trends in technology, project development, and regulations. We are pleased you can join us in the centre of one of the largest biomass fibre baskets in the world. This year will be the biggest and best conference yet. We expect over 400 delegates, 60 exhibitors and 42 speakers representing countries from around the world and from all parts of the bioenergy sector. On wednesday, June 11, we will be featuring the 4th international Partnerships Forum and Business-to-Business Meetings.By bringing together some of the world’s leading bioenergy companies and organizations in an intensive, relationship-focused business environment for one day, we offer you the chance to get more done, more efficiently, and for less cost. Thursday, June 12, features an executive Panel exploring Pathways to Prosperity, a discussion about key issues facing the bioenergy industry, followed by a plenary presentation examining Pathways to Sustainability. Finally, our concurrent sessions will delve into bioenergy policy and examine markets and investments. The conference continues with four streams on Friday, June 13. The first sessions of the morning will feature bioproducts and biorefineries, as well as bioenergy for power and heat. The conference concludes with a spotlight on pellets and community energy production. On Friday afternoon there will be a tour of Nechako green energy in Vanderhoof, during which you’ll see an integrated sawmill, planer mill, pellet mill and first-of-its-kind oRC system designed by Turboden. And, of course, we look forward to hosting you at a number of social and networking events on tap at this week’s conference, including the welcome Reception on wednesday evening at British Columbia’s green university, university of Northern B.C.; the enbridge-sponsored gala dinner at the Prince george Civic Centre on Thursday night; and two significant Keynote Luncheon Addresses on Thursday and Friday. Again, welcome to Prince george. Thank you for attending, and we look forward to meeting and talking with you. Don Zurowski, chairman international Bioenergy Society