B-BEST at the agricultural show!

25 February 2025

Salon de l'agriculture - Porte de Versailles

Come and meet the members of the Bioproductions (B-BEST) research program at the agricultural show, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25. Stand 100 INRAE.

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Schedule for the meeting

“Bio-based products and sustainable fuels: how is research responding to current challenges?”

Location: INRAE stand (Hall 4, stand no. 100)

Date: February 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Introduction: Philippe Mauguin (CEO of INRAE)

1/ Perspective: background information on the bioeconomy and the B-BEST PEPR - Monique Axelos, INRAE, co-director of the B-BEST PEPR; Adbelhakim Koudil, IFPEN, co-director of the B-BEST PEPR; Michael O'Donohue, Head of Humanities and Social Sciences at PEPR B-BEST

2/ Recent scientific advances: presentation of innovations resulting from research

  • Gabriel Paës, INRAE (FARE) and Max Coklard (INRAE) – Plant biomass at all scales
  • Sophie Jullemier (Michelin) – ResiCare (resins)
  • Louise Rigaud/Elena Roques/Manon Charpentier (INRAE, PROSE Laboratory) – Biorefinery of organic waste
  • IFPEN – Biofuels

3/ Round table : challenges and expectations of manufacturers and professionals in the sector with regard to research

  • Mathieu Brandibat (SGPI)
  • Sophie Marquis (Association Chimie du Végétal - ACDV)
  • Olivier Galet (Avril Group)
  • Régis Marchand (SEPPIC)

Conclusion: Pierre-Franck Chevet (President of IFP Energies Nouvelles)