Get ready for an energizing and insight-packed week! From interactive deep dives and technical sessions to industry-wide keynotes, panel discussions and hands-on networking, the schedule is designed to inspire collaboration, spark innovation, and accelerate impact across the biochar community.
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Start the week with interactive learning in an informal setting. Join us for a series of engaging sessions designed to provide practical insights, real-time collaboration, and valuable takeaways—setting the stage for a productive week ahead.
Sessions will run from approximately 12:30–4:30 PM, including an afternoon networking break. Concurrent sessions include:
Biochar Standards –Building the Foundation for an Industry. Go behind the scenes of the soon-to- be released USBI/ANSI standards for biochar and help us identify what comes next. This session will present the USBI/ANSI standard and then work with attendees to plot a path for next steps including end-use standards and certifications.
The Biochar Effect:Advancing Soil Health for a Resilient Future. From theBiochar Atlas, to Northern Minnesota farms, to designing on-farm biochar demonstration trials — this session brings together farmers, leaders, and specialists to share lessons learned.
Biochar On Site. Hear from field innovators using mobile kilns and air-curtain and forestry-based systems to bring biochar production directly to the source.Discover how they’re turning residues into results.
☑️ Included with full conference registration — come early and be part of the conversation that sets the tone for the week!
Dive deep into the topics that matter. Each session includes:
🔹 20-minute presentation or panel-style discussion 🔹 5-minute Q&A
Track Themes
Carbon Markets & Climate Mitigation — Unlocking biochar’s decarbonization potential
Building the Biochar Industry — Business models, financing, and market growth
Biochar Feedstocks — Foundations for production success
Scaling Biochar — Technologies, logistics, and operations
Biochar in Infrastructure — Urban and built environment applications
Agriculture & Forestry — Production and practical use in the field
Your Hub for Connection, Innovation, and Solutions.
The Exhibitor Hall is more than just booths—it’s the central hub of the conference experience. Meet face-to-face with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, discover services tailored to your work, and build relationships that move the industry forward. With dedicated interaction times built into the agenda, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark new opportunities.
We heard you. Networking is a priority.
That’s why we’ve built in intentional opportunities to connect throughout the conference, from informal conversations over coffee to evening events. Expect creative, fun ways to meet peers, partners, and potential collaborators—whether it's through interactive activities, themed meet-ups, or spontaneous hallway conversations
that spark big ideas.
A New Kind of Afternoon: Real Talk, Real People, Real Progress Instead of traditional breakout sessions, we’re creating a new space on Wednesday afternoon. Join us for Next Chapter Conversations—a series of on-stage dialogues that dig into the future of biochar.
Then head to the exhibit hall for The Biochar Briefs—5-minute, high-energy intros from industry players driving innovation, partnership, and real-world impact.
Join us for an immersive experience as we visit local demonstration sites and projects that showcase the practical applications of biochar in various settings. These field trips offer a unique opportunity to see firsthand how biochar is being utilized to enhance soil health, improve agricultural productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. The excursions will conclude by early afternoon, allowing participants to engage with experts and gain valuable insights.
Please note that some trips may require an additional fee for transportation. Registration for the conference is required to attend field trips.
Field Trip 1
Flame Capped Kiln Demonstration
Field Trip 2.
Flame Curtain Kiln Demonstration
