1st International Miscanthus Summit 2026

Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation. Event OverviewDays 1–2: Scientific Conference at the iHotel and Conference Center Deep dive into cutting-edge miscanthus science. Topics include:Crop genetics and breedingAgronomic systems and soil healthBioprocessing, biofuels, bioproducts, and beyondPolicy frameworks and sustainability metricsConfirmed speakers include Iain Donnison of Aberystwyth University (plenary), Emily Heaton and Erik Sacks of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Kankshita Swaminathan of HudsonAlpha, and Daniel Rokhsar of the University of California - Berkeley. Days 3–4: Industry Trade Show at the U of I Stock Pavilion Explore the growing miscanthus marketplace with:Equipment demos and biomass processing techCommercial product showcasesBusiness matchmaking and investment forumsPanels with growers, manufacturers, and policy-makers