SAF Congress 2026 — Amsterdam
3 Days of Insight,
Collaboration & Action
A curated programme covering SAF production pathways, feedstock strategies, policy frameworks, eSAF commercialisation, investment models and global market development.
60+
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27
Keynote
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18
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6
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Day 1 · Monday 15 June 2026
Masterclass, Intelligence
& Workshop Day
World-class specialists share their expertise in SAF, financing and aviation decarbonisation. Deep-dive into six parallel knowledge streams with technical insights, workshops and interactive expert Q&A.
Parallel Knowledge Streams
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1 · SAF Project Development
2 · Policy, Mandates & Incentives
3 · Finance and Investment
4 · eSAF, eFuels & Power-to-Liquids
5 · Certification, Logistics & Infrastructure
6 · Closed Door Roundtable & Workshops
Future Fuels Focus Day
10:00 – 11:30 · Morning Session
Knowledge Stream 1
Taking Projects from Pilot to Commercial Scale: The evolving project and technology landscape
10:00 – 11:30
SAF Project Development
Oliver Booth, Senior Associate, Sightline Climate
- Establishing pathways to securing investment and validating technology at scale
- What progress has been made in the last 12 months in SAF production?
- Overcoming the valley of death and ensuring that solid SAF project technologies and plans become reality
- Evaluating and comparing technologies which will reach scale and analysing which ones will face bottlenecks
- Highlighting the ongoing importance of securing long-term offtakes
Knowledge Stream 2
Policy Deep-Dive into ReFuelEU Aviation, the UK SAF framework and other national policies: Impact and shortcomings
10:00 – 11:30
Policy, Mandates & Incentives
Harry Clyne, Price Reporting Manager, S&P Global Energy
- Evaluating ReFuelEU Aviation obligations and penalties for non-compliance
- Do adjustments need to be made to ReFuelEU Aviation? How are airlines finding the ability to comply?
- Providing an overview of the monitoring and reporting process for the aviation sector
- Detailing experiences from the first reporting exercises from the industry
Knowledge Stream 3
Making SAF Bankable: From Concept to Financial Close
10:00 – 11:30
Finance and Investment
Robert Boyd, Chief FInvest Hub, ICAO
- What does it take to make SAF projects bankable?
- Practical steps required to move from early-stage concept to investable opportunity
- Providing real-world case studies on how developers are addressing key risks and where projects most commonly fall short
- How do lessons translate to emerging markets, where the opportunity for production is significant, but development challenges are greatest
Knowledge Stream 4
The eSAF journey to 1.2% by 2030: Analysing projects, progress and feedstock availability to reach European mandates
10:00 – 11:30
eSAF, eFuels & Power-to-Liquids
Jo Howes, Partner, ERM
Jo Howes, Partner, ERMAusilio Bauen, Partner, ERM
- Understanding the mandate and breaking down ReFuelEU Aviation requirements for eSAF
- Key needs for FID: How can eSAF projects become viable and scalable? How does policy uncertainty influence investment decisions?
- Effect of sustainability requirements on project planning: Mapping access to eligible CO₂ and renewable energy across Europe
- Outlook for commercialisation globally: What volumes are likely based on planned projects, and what factors will affect this capacity?
- How does this compare with the outlook for advanced bio and RCF SAF pathways: Cost competitiveness and projected ramp-up
Knowledge Stream 5
UK ETS – A Regulator Perspective on Compliance, Non-Compliance and SAF
10:00 – 11:30
Certification, Logistics & Infrastructure
Nick Smith, Principal Technical Officer, UK ETS, Environment Agency
- UK ETS – Who is obligated?
- What do I need to comply? Key requirements and deadlines
- Non-compliance and enforcements
- SAF and emission reductions claims
ReFuelEU Aviation: The Regulation in Practice – A Technical Overview
Africa Abajas, Sustainability Manager, ICFThomas Bock, Sustainable Aviation Officer, EASA
- Providing a practical, technical walkthrough of how ReFuelEU Aviation works in practice
- Detail on obligations, compliance mechanisms and real-world implementation considerations
Knowledge Stream 6
SAF Co-Claim Frontier – Unlocking the Full Value Chain
10:00 – 11:30
SAF Feedstocks: Accessibility, Infrastructure & Cost
- Collaborative action: Airbus, Air France-KLM, DHL, BOS-Boston, AMS-Schiphol, ING, SMBC Aviation Capital and World Energy, supported by MIT, Smart Freight Centre and RSB
- Current progress: Insights into active testing phases addressing industry challenges and securing formal recognition from the GHG Protocol and SBTi
- Future Roadmap: A preview of Phase 2, featuring a deep-dive pilot program and practical implementation guidance
- Attendance is by invitation only
11:30 – 12:15
Networking Break & 1-2-1 Meetings
12:15 – 13:45 · Midday Session
Knowledge Stream 1
Anatomy of a SAF Project: Financing models, contracts, permitting and regulation
12:15 – 13:45
SAF Project Development
Nicola Knight, Director, WorleyAngela Robledo, Senior Director of Business Development, WorleyLewis Kenyon, Associate Management Consultant, WorleyChristopher Benstead, Senior Associate Management, Worley
- Shaping the project's full execution model to achieve FID and deliver successfully
- Understanding risk allocation and contracting strategies to enable execution confidence
- Highlighting different strategies for investment and financing models available for SAF projects
- Regulation and permitting: What early engagement is needed to ensure smooth permitting and avoid regulatory roadblocks
Knowledge Stream 2
Industry Feedback to Policy Roundtable: What changes would the aviation sector make to improve or adapt ReFuelEU?
12:15 – 13:45
Policy, Mandates & Incentives
Cornelius Claeys, Founder, Motion Advisory
- Is current policy providing enough stability to the market?
- Assessing policy variability across the world and taking best practices from other regions
- Breaking down stoppers and bottlenecks in EU policy
Knowledge Stream 3
The Secret to Achieving a Positive Final Investment Decision
12:15 – 13:45
Finance and Investment
Andrew Thompson, Director Business Development, Fluor
Knowledge Stream 4
Supply Chain Resilience in the eSAF Market: Creating New Value with Partners Beyond Tier 1
12:15 – 13:45
eSAF, eFuels & Power-to-Liquids
Marc Goedkoop, Chief Executive Officer, Pure Carbon Blue
- Understanding systemic risks and interdependencies across the value chain
- Identifying value-creation opportunities with Tier 2-4 partners
- Supply chain collaboration to further enhance value creation
- Designing the innovation interaction process from well to wake
Knowledge Stream 5
Ensuring safe claims of SAF integration through a Scope 3 lens
12:15 – 13:45
Certification, Logistics & Infrastructure
Patric Puetz, Technical Director, Smart Freight CentreAndrea Schoen, Program Director, Smart Freight Centre
- How does proper attributional SAF accounting work in alignment with updated SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standards
- Ensuring compliance with the EU Unfair Commercial Practice Directive (UCPD)
- Key reporting elements of mandated and voluntary SAF along the transport chain
- Impact of ReFuelEU Aviation and other regional SAF mandates on accounting and related claims
Knowledge Stream 6
SMBC Workshop: Catalysing SAF Deployment: Designing Credible Demand Pathways for End-Users
12:15 – 13:45
SAF Feedstocks
Stephen Dooley, Professor, Trinity College DublinGer Komori, Senior Vice President Innovation, SMBC Aviation Capital
- SAF Scale-up is still slowed by cost gaps, limited infrastructure, lengthy qualification timelines and policy uncertainty that is weakening long-term offtake confidence
- Using a rapid design-print to translate airline and airport pain points into implementable requirements
- Highlighting the significance of a credible governance approach for flexible claiming and procurement (Book-and-claim) and an interoperability baseline for accounting, reporting and comparability across frameworks (Alignment of global rules and metrics)
- Creating a prioritised set of user-side barriers and a short set of implementation principles suitable for pilots and coordinated advocacy
13:45 – 15:00
Networking Lunch & 1-2-1 Meetings
15:00 – 16:30 · Afternoon Session
Knowledge Stream 1
The future beyond HEFA: An insight into the latest feedstock availability and prospects for future pathways
15:00 – 16:30
SAF Project Development
Luis Hoffmann, Licensing Director, Sulzer
- Understanding how feedstock pretreatment technologies enable greater flexibility in processing lower-cost, higher-impurity renewable feedstocks
- Evaluating the role of reactor design in hydrotreating performance, including heat management and catalyst stability
- Assessing the impact of process configuration on overall project economics, including CAPEX, OPEX and product yields
- Comparing approaches to improving cost of production and scalability in HVO and SAF projects
Knowledge Stream 2
Assessing the impact of the EU and UK Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) on the SAF market and scale up of sustainability in the aviation industry
15:00 – 16:30
Policy, Mandates & Incentives
Nick Smith, Principal Technical Officer, UK ETS, Environment Agency
- UK ETS – Who is obligated?
- What do I need to comply? Key requirements and deadlines
- Non-compliance and enforcements
- SAF and emission reductions claims
ReFuelEU Aviation: The Regulation in Practice – A Technical Overview
Africa Abajas, Sustainability Manager, ICFThomas Bock, Sustainable Aviation Officer, EASA
- Providing a practical, technical walkthrough of how ReFuelEU Aviation works in practice
- Detail on obligations, compliance mechanisms and real-world implementation considerations
Knowledge Stream 3
System Change Masterclass: Unlocking the Scale-Up of SAF
15:00 – 16:30
Finance and Investment
Menzo Reinders, Director Energy Sector Coverage, ING
- Slow progress of SAF is not due to a lack of ambition; it is the natural outcome of today's aviation and energy system
- Scaling SAF requires more than incremental action; it demands a fundamental change
- In this masterclass, we translate system change theory into practical insights for the SAF transition
- We identify where the current system breaks down and what different stakeholders can do to unlock scale
- Join two keynote presentations followed by an interactive panel with industry leaders and audience participation
Knowledge Stream 4
Coprocessing and refinery integration for SAF production
15:00 – 16:30
eSAF, eFuels & Power-to-Liquids
Susan van Dyk, Research Associate, University of British Columbia
- Understanding the technical fundamentals of coprocessing renewable feedstocks in conventional refinery units
- Evaluate integration strategies between SAF pathways and existing refinery infrastructure
- Assess operational challenges such as catalyst performance, hydrogen management, and product quality
- Comparing economic and carbon-intensity outcomes between SAF plants and refinery integrated approaches
Knowledge Stream 5
Unlocking Scale Through Book and Claim: Regulatory Additionality and Stakeholder Value
15:00 – 16:30
Certification, Logistics & Infrastructure
Max Eischellier, Associate Director for Digital Solutions and Book and Claim, RSB
- Book and claim in the current market context and its role in supporting SAF market development
- Explaining regulatory additionality and why it is critical to ensuring book and claim drives new supply and market growth
- Defining the value proposition of book and claim: Flexibility, demand aggregation, market access and support for scale-up
- How to communicate book and claim to key stakeholders, including corporates, airlines and policymakers
Knowledge Stream 6
Shell Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam: Presentation and Tour
15:00 – 16:30
Closed Door Roundtable and Workshops
Join Shell for a curated tour and presentation of the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (Limited space available).
By Invitation Only — If you would like to receive an invite please click here
The Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam serves as a catalyst and platform for collaborative innovation, enabling companies to work together on shared challenges in the energy transition. Everyone in the ETCA community is united by a clear purpose—the energy transition—which fosters alignment, collaboration, and inclusion through regular exhibitions, symposiums, and community updates. Experience a curated tour and presentation at ETCA with Shell representatives where you'll see firsthand how this unique environment supports progress for the energy transition.
Future Fuels Focus Day · Parallel Track
10:00 – 10:45
Future Fuels Track
FuelEU Maritime & Competing Sustainability Sources
Navigating the developing marine fuel market
Aurelia Leeuw, Director of EU Policy, SASHA CoalitionNikolas Soulopolous, Head of Commercial Transport Research, BloombergNEFJon Hood, Policy Manager, Renewable Transport Fuel Association
- Interpreting FuelEU Maritime requirements and the implications for fuel demand, pricing and compliance strategies
- Assessing the progress and practicality of FuelEU Maritime as a driver for decarbonisation
- What impact will the postponement of the IMO's Net Zero Framework have on timelines for sustainable marine fuel scalability and investment in infrastructure?
- Understanding cross-sector competition for sustainable fuels
10:45 – 11:30
Future Fuels Track
Analysing Alternative Marine Fuel Pathways
e-methanol, biofuels, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen — cost, scalability & emissions performance
Matt Stone, Partner and Founder, Stratus Energy PartnersMohammad Alfehaid, Biotechnology Industries Director, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia
- Providing an overview of current market share and forecasted scale of alternative marine fuel pathways
- How will maritime reconcile the bottlenecks for renewable fuel feedstocks with other competing industries such as aviation?
- What roles do shipping and port infrastructure and bunkering facilities have to play in the scale up of alternative marine fuels?
12:15 – 13:00
Future Fuels Track
European Hydrogen & Its Derivatives
From policy ambition to bankable markets
Susana Medina, Operating Partner, Energy Transition Climate Fund (Moderator)Runeel Daliah, Principal Analyst, Lux ResearchKathy Gao, Hydrogen Specialist, BloombergNEFAlexander Bjorn Hansen, Advisor Green Transport, RGO
- Market formation and demand creation: How are EU mandates shaping early demand?
- Lessons from early hydrogen offtake agreements – How can these be adopted and improved on a wider scale?
- Creating credible demand for hydrogen derivatives
- Breaking down end-use sectors and competitive positioning
- Public support mechanisms: Detailing hydrogen bank auctions and demand-side support
- Assessing the landscape of electrolysis using renewable electricity: Grid capacity, economies of scale and scalability
13:00 – 13:45
Future Fuels Track
Cost Curve Trajectories: Infrastructure Requirements to Make Future Fuels Competitive
Mythbusting fuel economics, subsidies & cross-sector price competition
David Doherty, Head of Renewable Fuels, BloombergNEF (Moderator)Andrea Schoen, Program Director, Smart Freight CentreGlen Morgan, Partner, SkiesFiftySenior Representative, Invest InternationalSenior Representative, Green Finance Institute
- How can the industry ensure reduction of renewable power costs and electrolyser prices?
- Mythbusting sensitivity of fuel economics to carbon prices, subsidies and interest rates
- Which fuels are likely to remain dependent on ongoing regulatory support?
- What impact do cross-sector price competitions have on the economic viability of fuel types and how should markets respond?
15:00 – 15:45
Future Fuels Track
Allocating Sustainable Feedstocks: How Will the Industry Decide Where Limited Feedstocks Deliver Most Value?
Cross-sector optimisation, carbon pricing & demand aggregation
Juan Marulanda, Sustainability Manager, ISCCRik Brouwer, SAF Specialist, NLRDick Benschop, Chair of the Board, Mission Possible PartnershipMartin Gulbis, Investment Manager, Australian Renewable Energy AgencyFrank Mischler, Director, International Power-to-X Hub
- How are governments and regulators approaching cross-sector optimisation in policies versus siloed mandates?
- To what extent can carbon pricing or sector-specific mandates influence the market to direct fuels where they deliver the highest impact?
- How will cross-sector competition influence pricing and investment decisions?
- Are sustainable fuels being prioritised by sector based on abatement costs, technical alternatives or strategic importance?
- Showcasing examples of multi-sector demand aggregation and fuel pooling to be scaled globally
15:45 – 16:30
Future Fuels Track
Fireside Chat: Assessing the Similarities, Challenges and Differences to Decarbonisation in the Heavy Mobility Space
Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, Air Transport Action GroupMichele Franconi, Chief Sustainability Officer, MSC Cruises
- What impact will the exclusion of non-EU supply of biofuels have on the biofuel market?
- Assessing renewable gas qualifications under European restrictions
- Creating standardisation in renewable fuel markets: How can a global approach improve alternative fuels' availability?
16:30
Social
Opening Night Drinks — New for 2026
Unwind after the first Masterclass & Networking Day — grab a drink and meet new people from across the industry!
- Unwind after the first masterclass day with the new Opening Night Drinks
- Grab a drink and meet new people from across the global SAF and aviation industry
Day 2 · Tuesday 16 June 2026
Main Conference Day 1
High-profile keynotes, roundtables and live debates from senior industry leaders, followed by four parallel afternoon streams covering SAF project development, finance, eFuels and digital innovation.
Morning Keynotes
08:30
Opening
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
Live Poll: Measuring market confidence in the SAF space
- Organisers and Chair welcome delegates to the Main Conference
- Live audience poll: Quantifying opinion and trust in the SAF space
08:40
Keynote
Is 2026 the Year of Progress for Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Unpacking project progress, industry accomplishments and global momentum
Dirk Niemeier, Partner, PwCTim Boeltken, Chief Executive Officer, IneratecAmy Hebert, Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia eFuelsRik Sneep, SVP Strategy and International Growth, MoeveGene Gebolys, Chief Executive Officer, WorldEnergyErwin Nederkoorn, Managing Director, ING
- Mapping the global SAF landscape and the industry announcements over the last 12 months
- Making SAF an attractive business proposition: What is driving acceleration of the European SAF market and what more needs to be done?
- Providing a summary of the first year of ReFuelEU Aviation policy: What has happened, what has been successful and what improvements are needed?
- How is the industry resolving industry bottlenecks: Insights into the latest strategies and technologies scaling the SAF market
- Assessing pathways and technologies scaling project commercialisation: Insights into viable feedstock streams, infrastructure and transportation systems
09:25
Presentation
High-Level Industry Presentation – Reserved Smartenergy
- Gain market intelligence and hear about new technologies from global leaders in the SAF and aviation decarbonisation space
10:05
Strategic Insight
Preparing Europe's eFuels Market & Ensuring eSAF Becomes a Viable Commercial Reality
STIP, FID timelines, cost gaps & competitive landscape
Lars Hummel, Head of EU Affairs, eFuel Alliance (Moderator)Julie Fidler, Executive Director, RSBJan Toschka, Chief Executive Officer, ZaffraJoe Rodden, Chief Executive Officer, LydianSofia Chrsafi, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Air bpSorin Ivanovici, Senior Advisor Synthetic Transformation, OMVMatthew Cole, Global Portfolio Manager, Emerging Renewable Fuels, Honeywell UOP
- Are impending eSAF mandates having an impact and has STIP done enough to satisfy the eFuel mandate?
- Assessing the progress on eSAF projects and achieving FID on commercial facilities
- Unpacking CAPEX and OPEX drivers, offtake structures, contracts for difference (CfDs) and closing the cost gap
- Exploring measures to level the playing field and ensure European airlines are not placed at a competitive disadvantage by ReFuelEU mandates
- Deploying effective financial instruments to provide support to the most advanced projects
- How can investors, EPCs, airlines, government and eSAF producers create transformative partnerships to scale collaboration and industry progress?
10:30 – 11:15
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
11:15
Presentation
The Official Launch of the 2026 SAF Market Outlook
Presentation · SkyNRG
Oskar Meijerink, Head of Corporate Development, SkyNRG
11:35
Keynote + Q&A
Taking Stock of ReFuelEU Aviation & the STIP Roadmap
Latest updates on mandates, compliance and penalties · European Commission
Ewa Oney, Deputy Head of Aviation Policy, European CommissionGuillermo Felipe Rebollo de Garay, Policy Officer – Single European Sky, European Commission
- How is general policy framework translating to demand across the European SAF industry?
- Taking stock of the mandates: How have they impacted the price of SAF in the first year of the mandate?
- Do the ETS incentives and support system for SAF use in 2025 provide a business case for expansion?
- How is STIP developing and is it having the desired impact on the industry?
- Assessing the progress and feasibility of the 2030 Power-to-Liquid sub mandate
- How can STIP create long term contracts for fuel producers, and short term purchasing solutions for airlines?
- Mapping viable feedstock streams across Europe: Agricultural residues, fats and oils, MSW and ethanol for SAF production
- How can double sided auction mechanisms solve issues regarding long-term, fixed commitment offtake challenges?
12:00
Roundtable
High-Level Industry Roundtable: Feedback, Outcomes & Assessment of European Policy
Live poll: How will Europe achieve its 2030 goals?
Vincent de Haes, Senior Policy Manager, Transport and Environment (Moderator)Natasha Mann, Chief Executive Officer, Future Energy GlobalSarah Nicholas, Global Lead Aviation Public Affairs, Shell AviationMonika Rybakowska, Policy Director, Airlines for EuropeHenrik von Storch, Director – Global SAF, DHLMario Mifsud, Vice President for Sales and Trading, Neste
- How are airlines and fuel suppliers adapting to international SAF mandates and their long-term impacts?
- How has the first year of ReFuelEU Regulation been perceived by the industry?
- Which regulatory and policy reforms could fast-track next-gen SAF development?
- What roles will regulatory layering and Scope 3 corporate demand have on perceived risk of offtake strategies?
- Government perspectives on industry compliance: How long is the long-term political will to keep supporting SAF projects?
- The geopolitical angle of SAF: How can we make a mandate and produce incentives to encourage long term domestic production?
12:45
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat – Senior Representative, OMV
Market intelligence from global SAF leaders
- Gain market intelligence and hear about new technologies and strategic direction from OMV, one of the leading energy companies driving SAF production in Europe
13:00
Panel Discussion
Unlocking Finance & Investment for SAF Projects
Case studies on securing investment and de-risking production facilities
Robert Boyd, Head of Finvest, ICAO (Moderator)Nicola Knight, Director, WorleyMehmet Yasir Koca, Chief Financial Officer, Istanbul AirportSenior Representative, SmartenergyKamran Ahmad, Partner, White & CaseMartin Forman, Director, SMBC Bank
- Analysing existing project finance models and their applicability for SAF projects, including non-recourse project finance, PPPs, blended finance and corporate finance
- What are the current roadblocks to securing finance and investment for SAF projects? Exploring offtake agreements, technology risk and feedstock supply
- What does the investor and financier project bankability checklist look like?
- Highlighting the key mechanisms which underpin financial confidence, including long term offtake agreements, government mandates, revenue certainty mechanisms and green bonds
- System Readiness Levels: How can due diligence on pathway, flexibility and scalability influence investment decisions?
- Foundations of FOAK development: De-risking project development using lessons learned from industry failings
13:40 – 14:40
Networking Lunch & Exhibition
14:40 onwards · Afternoon Parallel Streams
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Scaling SAF: Developing Projects & Supply
Finance, Investment & Due Diligence
eFuels, PtL & Hydrogen
SAF Technologies, AI & Digitalisation
Stream 1 · 14:40 – 15:20
The European SAF Feedstock & Project Landscape
Matt Hardwick, Partner, King and Spalding (Moderator)David Chijioke Arinze, Managing Director, ShaphargroupJeremie Esquier, Vice President Commercial Europe, Technip EnergiesAlexander Kuper, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Sky RenewablesRuth Herbert, Chief Business Development Officer, EET FuelsBertalan Vagi, Aviation Officer, Ministry of Transport Hungary
- European SAF project pipeline and development status: An overview of announced and under-development SAF projects, including capacity outlook and timelines
- Reallocating capabilities toward SAF and clean energy: How are EPCs adapting expertise and risk models to support SAF projects
- Airline strategies for securing SAF: How are airlines approaching SAF projects
- De-risking SAF projects across the value chain: Cross industry collaborative structures to accelerate deployment
- European production market analysis: Which countries are best positioned to scale SAF production – and why?
Stream 2 · 14:40 – 15:00
What Makes a SAF Project Bankable?
Marc Norman, OF Counsel, Covington (Moderator)Roberto Gonzalez, Principal, EBRDLeon Pulles, Managing Partner, Energy Investment ManagementEtienne Teyssandier, Principal Consultant, PA Consulting
- How have early deals performed in the market, and what is the most likely way forward?
- How can investors profit in the current SAF market landscape?
- Identifying key investor factors that make SAF projects attractive
- When will the implications for pricing be resolved?
- What market mechanisms can become most effective in scaling investment in SAF and aviation decarbonisation?
Stream 3 · 14:40 – 15:20
Making eSAF Facilities a Commercial Reality
Ausilio Bauen, Partner, ERM (Moderator)Romain Verdier, Chief Executive Officer, Verso EnergyRobert Schuetzle, Chief Executive Officer, InfiniumJavier Torroba, Business Development Manager, Johnson MattheyJason Salfi, Chief Executive Officer, Dimensional EnergyIda Larsen, Business Development Manager, Norsk e-Fuel
- How can double-sided auction mechanisms through STIP scale financial commitments to SAF?
- What strategies are likely to accelerate project timelines and reach FID by the end of 2026?
- How can eFuel production become cost-competitive with 2g SAF?
- Can STIP ensure projects become viable and scalable in the European market?
Stream 4 · 14:40 – 15:00
How Can Biogenic Waste Be Used to Scale SAF Production
James Hygate, Chief Executive Officer, FireFly Green Fuels
- How can biogenic waste be used to create commercial SAF production facilities?
Stream 1 · 15:20 – 15:40
Shared Skies: Decarbonising the Aviation Value Chain
Adam Klauber, Chief Sustainability Officer, WorldEnergy
- Multiple parties share responsibility for aviation's carbon footprint — shared responsibility also creates shared opportunity
- Exploring how collaboration, not just compliance, can accelerate the industry's path to net zero
- How forward-thinking approaches to SAFc can distribute the costs and benefits of decarbonisation
Stream 2 · 15:20 – 15:40
Making eSAF Offtake Contracts Bankable in Europe
Menzo Reinders, Director Energy Sector Coverage, ING
- How can eSAF offtake contracts be structured to be bankable in the European market?
- What do financiers need to see before committing capital to eSAF projects?
- Practical approaches to bridging the gap between project developers and capital providers
Stream 3 · 15:20 – 15:40
The Broken Promise of eSAF and How to Restore It
Joe Rodden, Chief Executive Officer, Lydian
- Can eFuel production ever become truly cost-competitive with conventional jet fuel?
- What are the key cost drivers and how can they be reduced?
Stream 4 · 15:00 – 15:20
Novel SAF Pathways and Technologies Entering the Market
- Detailing the latest novel SAF pathways entering the market and their commercial readiness
- What technologies are gaining traction and what timelines are realistic for commercial deployment?
Stream 1 · 15:40 – 16:00
Bridging the SAF and eSAF Paradigm
Monika Normark, Global Director Biofuels, KBRJanis Kisiels, Founder, NorSAF
- How do bio-based and electro-based SAF pathways complement each other?
- What does the transition from HEFA-dominated supply to diversified pathways look like in practice?
Stream 2 · 15:40 – 16:00
Turning SAF Projects into Investments: The Finvest Approach
Robert Boyd, Chief, Finvest Head, ICAO
- How the ICAO Finvest approach helps SAF projects attract institutional investment
- Practical tools and frameworks for moving projects from announcement to investable opportunity
Stream 3 · 15:40 – 16:00
eSAF Reality Check: Why Fischer-Tropsch Wins on Cost
Sandra Winter-Madsen, Product Line Director, TopsoeSylvain Verdier, Senior Strategy Manager, Topsoe
- Evaluating the commercial and technical case for Fischer-Tropsch as the leading eSAF production route
- Cost comparison across eSAF pathways and where FT has an advantage
- What this means for investment decisions and project timelines
Stream 4 · 15:20 – 15:40
Affordable Biogas to SAF Projects Across the World
Trevor Best, Chief Executive Officer, Syzygy
- How can affordable biogas be converted into commercial SAF production facilities at scale?
Stream 1 · 16:00 – 16:20
Innovative Pathways Driving SAF Production: Exploring ETJ & HEFA
Thijs van Es, Senior Director Business Development, Lummus TechnologyDick Somers, Director Business Development, Chevron Lummus Global
- A deep dive into Ethanol-to-Jet and HEFA pathways: current production volumes, efficiency improvements and outlook as transitional and long-term SAF production routes
Stream 2 · 16:00 – 16:20
How Can Double Sided Auction Mechanisms Solve Long-Term Offtake Challenges?
Markus Exenburger, Chief Executive Officer, H2Global
- Exploring how double-sided auction mechanisms bridge the gap between long-term producer commitments and short-term airline purchasing needs
Stream 3 · 16:00 – 16:20
Demystifying the eSAF Price Point – What Prices Can Realistically Be Expected?
Dirk Niemeier, Energy Transition Lead, PwC
- What are realistic eSAF price trajectories over the next decade?
- How do different cost drivers — power, electrolyser, CO₂ — shape the price point?
- What price signals do airlines and investors need to make long-term commitments?
Stream 4 · 16:00 – 16:20
Beyond HEFA: Unlocking a New SAF Pathway from Non-Recyclable Waste Plastics
Andrew Odjo, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Clean Planet Technology
- How non-recyclable waste plastics can be converted into SAF via advanced thermal conversion pathways
- Insights into the latest near-term strategies and actions that can propel SAF growth
Stream 1 · 16:20 – 17:00
The SAF Market Beyond 2030
Kat Garyfalou, Chief Operating Officer, Clean Planet (Moderator)Sachin Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer, VelocysNadine Braun, Policy Advisor, AirEZafer Bashi, Chief Commercial Officer, Etlas
- Assessing the cost trajectories, scalability and availability of future production pathways
- Annex IX compliant feedstocks overview: Is there enough feedstock under RED III to produce bio-based SAF?
- Assessing the importance of standardised logistics models
- Breaking down feedstock conversion, lab analysis and full-engine trials
- Cross continental compliance for feedstocks: Can airlines use SAF produced in the U.S. and Asia to meet European mandates?
- Which SAF pathways will dominate production post 2030?
- Does feedstock availability cap SAF growth post-2030?
Stream 2 · 16:20 – 17:00
Fireside Chat: What Does It Take to Commit to SAF Investments?
Ulrike Ziegler, Impact on Sustainable Aviation (Moderator)Krishnan Narayanan, Partner, SkiesFiftyWill Moore, Chief Executive Officer, JetBio S.A.David Jerez Antoni, Investment Director, PGGM InvestmentsFarid Mohamadi, Chief Executive Officer, PtX DevelopmentItske Lulof, Sector Head Energy and Climate, Invest International
- Creating commonality in the market: What works for an airline, what works for a producer, what works for a bank and how to find common ground
- How is a lack of global SAF standardisation affecting suppliers and investors looking at new projects?
- The equity investor perspective: What are equity investors sceptical and supportive of?
- How is the industry measuring return on investments?
Stream 3 · 16:20 – 17:00
Pink Hydrogen Potential: Breaking Down Nuclear as a Pathway for SAF
Sarah Wilkin, Chief Executive Officer, Fly Green Alliance (Moderator)Francesco D'Apolito, EU Senior Communications, CCSAMohammed Pourkashanian OBE, Professor of Energy, University of SheffieldDan Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Syntholene
- Can nuclear energy enable cost competitive e-SAF production? Exploring how nuclear-powered hydrogen can improve carbon intensity of synthetic fuels
- Integrating nuclear with existing production infrastructure
- Breaking down the pathfinders initiative and its impact on the market
- How do airlines view the sub mandate in their long-term fuel procurement goals?
Stream 4 · 16:00 – 16:20
What Are the Quick Wins in Aviation Decarbonisation: Insights into the Latest Strategies to Propel SAF Growth
David Wills, Executive Director, Envest Global
- Insights into the latest near-term strategies and actions that can propel SAF growth
Stream 2 · 16:40 – 17:00
What Can Governments Do to Support SAF Investments in Europe?
Camille Mutrelle, Aviation Policy Officer, Transport and Environment (Moderator)Joseph Chakra, Regional Head – Middle East Origination and Client Coverage, UK Export FinanceMarcel Kagi, Director Aviation Policy, Swiss Civil Aviation AuthorityGerard Groot Obbink, Energy Innovation Advisor, RVOMEP Jose Ramon Bouza, Chief Executive Officer, Aviation and Tourism Forum
- How can governments unlock investment, de-risk projects and create a stable policy environment to enable SAF production
- What is the current barrier to scaling SAF in Europe?
- With 69% of SAF feedstock imported in 2025, how can policy stabilise dependence on imports
- Do current national policies provide enough certainty for investors to commit capital?
Stream 3 · 16:40 – 17:10
Evaluating the Latest Power-to-Liquid Prospects
Rose Oates, Renewable Fuels Expert, BloombergNEF (Moderator)Laurent Donceel, Managing Director, Hydrogen EuropePaschal Phelan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Phelan GreenEnrique Saborit Rojas, Industrial Engineer, CNH2
- Accelerating the adoption of non-biological feedstocks: How can renewable electricity form a key component of fuel production?
- Land and water considerations: How can PtL production minimise use of renewables compared to biofuels?
- Sharing strategies to enhance the commercial availability of electrolysers for production
Stream 4 · 16:20 – 16:40
AI as an Enabler of Aviation Decarbonisation
- Where is AI delivering measurable emissions reductions in aviation?
- Using AI to optimise fleet operations, fuel efficiency and route planning
- Designing aircraft and engines for fuel flexibility and emissions optimisation
17:30
Networking
Networking Drinks & Official Launch of the SAFTAs
Join us for drinks and the launch of the Sustainable Aviation Futures Trailblazer Awards
- Taking place in the networking zone — grab a drink and connect with industry peers
- The official launch of the SAFTAs — Sustainable Aviation Futures Trailblazer Awards
- Do not miss the chance to join the launch and nominate industry leaders on our website
Day 3 · Wednesday 17 June 2026
Main Conference Day 2
Breakfast briefings, high-profile keynotes including live debates, airline power panels, and four parallel afternoon streams focused on global SAF markets, sustainability, and technical talks.
07:30 – 08:15 · Breakfast Briefings
Breakfast Briefing A · 07:30 – 08:15
Australia Breakfast Briefing
Austrade
- Hear about the latest insights in the Australian SAF market and how Australia is driving aviation decarbonisation ambitions and energy security
Breakfast Briefing B · 07:30 – 08:15
Closed Door Airline Sustainability Roundtable
- An opportunity for airline representatives to discuss their perspectives, experiences and challenges in meeting sustainability goals and SAF targets
Breakfast Briefing C · 07:30 – 08:15
The Geopolitical Impact on SAF: The Impact of Global War on the SAF Industry
Lisa Dwyer, Deals Strategy Energy Infrastructure Transport, PwCMarylin Bastin, Managing Director, EurocontrolDick Benschop, Chief Executive Officer, Mission Possible Partnership
- Examining how geopolitical instability and global conflict are reshaping SAF supply chains, feedstock access and investment flows
- How can the industry build resilient, geopolitically diversified SAF supply strategies?
Breakfast Briefing D · 07:30 – 08:15
ASTM Ask Me Anything: How Can Certification Create Supply Chain Resilience?
UK SAF Clearing HouseIntertek
- An overview of certification models and the latest insights into feedstock eligibility
- How Carbon Intensity variations impact pricing, project bankability and Scope 3 claims
Breakfast Briefing E · 07:30 – 08:15
Corporate Engagement with SAF: What the Data Shows and How to Accelerate Action
GBTA
- Latest data on corporate SAF procurement and sustainability commitments
- How corporates can accelerate action and engage with SAF at scale
Morning Keynotes
08:30
Opening
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
Live Poll: Measuring market confidence in the SAF space
- Organisers and Chair welcome delegates to Day 2 of the main conference with a live audience poll
08:40
Presentation
Presentation – Reserved Gevo
- Gain market intelligence from Gevo, one of the pioneering companies in sustainable aviation fuel production using alcohol-to-jet pathways
09:00
Keynote
Global SAF Market Outlook
Detailing project progress, policy advancements and ongoing challenges
Sophie Byron, Global Director, S&P Global Energy (Moderator)Andy Shafer, Chief Customer, Marketing and Brand Officer, GevoMatthew Jee, Director, UK SAF Clearing HouseRenato Cabral Dias Dutra, National Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Energy BrazilJulie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer, AirbusEason Chen, Chief Corporate Officer, SAF Center – Second Research Institute of CAAC
- Analysing the last 12 months in the world of SAF – Where have projects moved forward and where are they stalling?
- How much SAF is currently being produced and where is it being supplied?
- Which regions and countries have advanced significant mandates and decarbonisation policies to scale SAF?
- Establishing the likelihood of unlocking stalled production and procurement availability in 2026
- Comparing international policy across the world: How is policy assisting ambitions to scale SAF?
- What impact will tariffs and policies have on the USA's SAF landscape in terms of feedstock sourcing and renewable fuel production?
- How can the industry ensure that SAF fits into a global business case for oil and gas majors?
09:40
Fireside Chat
China's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Landscape
Insights into the latest success and opportunities
Zhiyuan Yang, President, SAF Center – Second Research Institute of CAAC
- Insights into China's latest SAF successes, policy developments and opportunities for international collaboration
10:00
Strategic Insight
Project Sky Power's Role in Unlocking the First e-SAF Projects
Progress, policy signals and the path to FID
Amy Hebert, Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia eFuelsToby Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, Fly VictorThomas Engelmann, Chief Executive Officer, KGALMaarten van Dijk, Chief Executive Officer, SkyNRGJulie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer, Airbus
- Are impending eSAF mandates having an impact and has STIP done enough to satisfy the eFuel mandate?
- Unpacking CAPEX and OPEX drivers, offtake structures, contracts for difference (CfDs) and closing the cost gap
- How is Project Sky Power bringing together industry leaders to meet the 1.2% eFuel production mandate by 2030?
- Exploring measures to level the playing field and ensure European airlines are not placed at a competitive disadvantage by ReFuelEU mandates
- Deploying effective financial instruments to provide support to the most advanced projects
- How can investors, EPCs, airlines, government and eSAF producers create transformative partnerships to scale collaboration and industry progress?
10:45 – 11:20
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
11:20
Live Debate
From Commitment to Commercial Reality: Can Airlines Scale SAF Fast Enough?
Vote throughout the discussion
Patrick Edmond, Chief Commercial Officer, Future Energy Global (Moderator)Mads Brandstrup, Senior Vice President, SASZita Schellekens, SVP Strategy, Sustainability and Transformation, KLMJan Luckhof, Senior Expert Sustainable Aviation, DHLCamille Mutrelle, Aviation Policy Officer, Transport and Environment
- Examine whether current airline strategies can realistically meet SAF mandates and net-zero commitments
- SAF availability vs airline demand: Are airlines constrained by supply, price, or internal readiness?
- Are long-term SAF contracts accelerating scale – or locking airlines into uneconomic positions?
- What is the realistic ability of airlines to pass SAF costs to customers in Europe?
- 2030 vs 2050: Are near-term SAF mandates aligned with long-term decarbonisation strategies?
12:00
Fireside Chat
Strategic Alliances in SAF Investing: The Oneworld BEV Fund
Collaboration, competition and market resilience
Matt Ridley, Director of Sustainability and Innovation, OneWorld AllianceMax Sabbe, Principal, Breakthrough Energy
- How can the industry communicate and organise sustainability commitments to the public to highlight the future of the aviation industry?
- Why are strategic alliances increasingly necessary to address industry-wide challenges?
- Is market resilience driven by producers and airlines, or by feedstock originators, infrastructure owners and financiers?
- How can companies collaborate whilst remaining competitive and without undermining competition?
12:20
Airline Power Panel
Balancing Sustainability Objectives, Financial Stability & Fuel Efficiency
Meeting industry goals and future growth
Shashank Nigam, Chief Executive Officer, SimpliFlying (Moderator)Owain Jones, Chief Corporate Officer, WizzAirAshraf Hoseni, Environmental Strategy Lead, SITAAaron Robinson, Vice President – Sustainable Aviation Fuel, US / Global, IAGMaryam Telmesani, Vice President Sustainability, Saudia GroupOurania Georgoutaskou, Managing Director, Airlines for Europe
- Is the mandate working from an airline perspective? Insights into the first year of reporting, adherence and SAF purchases
- Are CFOs, CSOs and CPOs able to align on CAPEX, OPEX and ROI from climate investments?
- Managing the near-term cost of sustainable fuels while building long-term procurement strategies
- What does a realistic airline transition timeline look like under financial constraints?
- Should airlines be investors in SAF – or is capital allocation better left to energy and infrastructure players?
13:00
Fireside Chat
SAF as a Business Case
Opportunities, accountability and early mover lessons
Nicole Sautter, Senior Director Global Sustainability, AmexGBTMeltjie de Groot, Chief Executive Officer, Groningen AirportChristoph Wolff, Chief Executive Officer, Smart Freight CentreGer Komori, Senior Vice President Innovation, SMBCRicardo Dupont, Technical Coordinator Environmental Protection, ANAC
- What shortcuts exist to ensure project delivery? Actionable concepts, joint funding endeavours and pooling resources
- Catalysing the SAF market and ensuring the entire value chain is engaged
- Creating industry accountability: What does it take to secure buy-in from energy majors to invest in FOAK SAF plants?
- How can the industry ensure that SAF fits into a global business case for the energy industry?
- Meeting in the middle – Matching short term business decisions with long-term sustainability targets
13:40 – 14:50
Networking Lunch
14:50 onwards · Afternoon Parallel Streams
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SAF Scaling Stream
Book & Claim, Corporate Sustainability & ESG
Global SAF Landscape: Region by Region
Women in SAF & Technical Talks
Stream 1 · 14:40 – 15:20
Delivering SAF at Scale
Bjorn Dillner, Jet Fuel Trader, MaerskJulia Silvis, Managing Director, Greater MSPFlavio Leo, Director Aviation Planning, Boston AirportTim Moerenhout, Sustainability Manager, Brussels Airport
- The technicalities of SAF: How can SAF be verified at each level of dispatch?
- Overcoming physical and commercial bottlenecks across blending, storage and transport
- Showcasing infrastructure-led project acceleration
- Does current European infrastructure allow SAF to be a tradeable commodity?
Stream 2 · 14:40 – 16:00
Industry Case Study: Structuring Long-Term SAF Offtakes
Sergio Nunez, Founder, 8020 Edge (Moderator)Pauline Raabe, Head of European Affairs, H2GlobalHenrik von Storch, Director – Global SAF, DHLMarcello Leonardi, European Investment Bank
- What does it take to get an offtake signed, sealed and delivered?
- How do you structure an offtake agreement?
- What role will double sided auction mechanisms have in the scale up of SAF production?
- How can end users protect revenue and margins on their business whilst scaling SAF use?
Stream 3 · 14:40 – 15:20
The North American SAF Landscape: U.S. and Canadian Production
Lane Howard, Director of Biofuels, NCGAKen Hill, Managing Director, BioCarbon StrategiesSean Newsum, Managing Director, Airlines for AmericaKeith Gillard, Chief Executive Officer, SustaeroGerry Ostheimer, Chief Executive Officer, Molecule Group
- Breaking down the latest SAF policies and incentives in North America
- Detailing the impact of the 45Z extension in supporting the SAF industry
- How can Canada accelerate aviation decarbonisation ambitions and ramp up SAF production?
- Assessing the impact of tariffs on domestic project economies and import and export opportunities for feedstock and fuel
Stream 4 · 14:40 – 16:00
Women in SAF Workshop: Representation, Leadership and Industry Impact
- Discussing how women are uniquely positioned to shape and scale SAF today, and where representation still needs to translate into real influence
- Beyond the sustainability silo: empowering women to lead across project development, finance, policy, and delivery
- How can women across the value chain better collaborate to accelerate SAF scale-up?
- What does meaningful leadership look like in practice, and how do we ensure women are actively shaping decisions, investment priorities, and commercial outcomes?
- Addressing the pipeline challenge: how can the sector attract, retain, and promote more women into senior roles as the SAF industry matures?
Stream 1 · 15:20 – 15:40
Understanding SAF Sustainability Certification
Liam Mills, Intertek
- Assessing the importance of standardised logistics models
- How do pathways move through ASTM qualification?
- Breaking down feedstock conversion, lab analysis and full-engine trials
- The role of EASA, OEMs, ISCC and ASTM in scaling up certification capacity
Stream 2 · 16:40 – 17:10
The Book and Claim Outlook
Thomas Bock, Sustainability Manager, EASAMarieke Verhoeven, Senior Manager Decarbonisation Solutions, Shell AviationJackie Brew, Senior Manager Aviation, SABA
- What progress has been made in the unification of book and claim systems in the last year?
- Where do we stand on regulatory acceptance of book and claim?
- How can book and claim permit and split physical fuel from its environmental characteristics?
- Advocating for technology-agnostic approaches to carbon accounting and book and claim systems
Stream 3 · 15:20 – 16:00
Asia Pacific SAF Landscape: How Can the Fastest Growing Aviation Market in the World Accelerate Global SAF Capacity and Create Unified Policy Ambitions?
Rolf Karse, Investment Director, AustradeSimon Yim, Chief Executive Officer, Sky RenewablesPeter Szklenar, Head of Aviation, HySightsSamuel Wong, Vice President Sales and Service, Cathay Pacific
- Mapping Asia Pacific's SAF market: Providing an insight into current production facilities, supply chain networks and industry demand signals
- Asia Pacific's feedstock landscape: Ethanol, MSW and woody biomass capabilities
- Policy and Mandates, from Australia to Singapore: Which countries are deploying SAF support mechanisms?
- Assessing APAC's potential as an export and green trade hub
Stream 4 · 16:10 – 16:40
NonCO₂: Emissions, Regulation, Effects of SAF & Climate Impacts
- What are non-CO₂ emissions?
- How are non-CO₂ engine emissions regulated?
- How are emissions affected by SAF?
- How do non-CO₂ emissions interact with the atmosphere?
- How to account for the different timescales of CO₂ and non-CO₂ climate impacts?
- How do different CO₂ and non-CO₂ mitigation options, including SAF and contrail avoidance, interact?
- Showcasing experimental demonstrations to reducing the impact of contrails
- Taking robust action on reducing uncertainty on contrails and Non-CO₂
Stream 1 · 15:40 – 16:00
Scaling SAF Beyond 2030: Building Feedstock-Resilient Supply Streams
Andrea Bonanni, Business Development Manager, NextChem
- A waste-to-SAF project case study demonstrating how feedstock-resilient supply streams can be built at scale
- What feedstock pathways show the most promise for post-2030 SAF production?
Stream 1 · 16:00 – 16:20
De-risking Project Execution Through Early EPC Contractor Engagement
Matthew Brady, Fluor
- How early EPC engagement reduces execution risk and supports a positive FID
- Practical strategies for integrating EPC contractors into SAF project development
- Lessons from energy transition projects on managing contractor risk
Stream 3 · 16:40 – 17:10
MENA and Turkey SAF Landscape
- Assessing the landscape of SAF production in Turkey: What advantages does Turkey have regarding feedstock availability and proximity to EU and Asia Pacific markets?
- Project landscape: What are the advantages of developing SAF facilities in places such as Kazakhstan, the UAE and Turkey?
- How can policies support countries outside of ReFuelEU Aviation jurisdictions?
Stream 1 · 16:40 – 17:10
Plane, Truck or Ship? How is Aviation Competing with Other Renewable Biofuel Sectors
Juan Marulanda, Sustainability Manager, ISCCSophie Byron, Global Director, S&P Global EnergyNikolas Soulopolous, Head of Commercial Transport Research, BloombergNEFMichele Franconi, Chief Sustainability Officer, MSC CruisesAna Carolina Ferraz, Lead Renewable Fuel Analyst, Maersk
- How are feedstock providers allocating feedstocks between sky, road and sea transport?
- Unpacking the impact of the renewable diesel and biofuel transition on feedstock competition
- Pricing and access volatility across SAF, biofuels and future fuels
- How can the aviation industry collaborate with and learn from the marine industry?
Stream 2 · 15:20 – 16:00
British Cycling: Decarbonising Elite Sport Without Compromising Performance
Sjoerd Ribberink, Head of Sustainability Europe, Shell AviationCaroline Julian, Brand and Engagement Director, British Cycling
- Learn how British Cycling is addressing the challenge of unavoidable air travel using SAF via a book and claim solution
- Find out how British Cycling is winning, and winning well
- Practical insights on how an elite sport is turning sustainability ambitions into action without relying on traditional carbon offsets
Stream 3 · 16:00 – 16:40
Latin America's SAF Landscape: Converting Opportunity into Delivery
Senior Representative, Apex BrasilMatheus Soares, Director of New Business, Refina BrasilRenato Dutra, National Secretary for Oil and Gas, Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy
- Expectations of the Brazilian mandate: Assessing the implications of the 2027 Fuels for the Future Bill, and the impact on the rest of the region
- How has COP30 generated momentum on solving issues in Latin America's SAF ecosystem
- Timelines for feedstocks to be permitted in the domestic and international market
Stream 1 · 16:20 – 16:40
Fireside Chat: Assessing the Similarities, Challenges and Differences to Decarbonisation in the Heavy Mobility Space
Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, Air Transport Action GroupMichele Franconi, Chief Sustainability Officer, MSC Cruises
- Comparing decarbonisation pathways across aviation, maritime and road transport
- Shared challenges: feedstock competition, certification alignment and policy coordination
- Where cross-sector collaboration can accelerate the heavy mobility transition
Stream 2 · 15:40 – 16:00
Collaboration and Communication Across the Value Chain: The Relationship Between Fuel Producer, Airline and Airport
Owain Jones, Chief Commercial Officer, Wizz AirNaomi Heming, Chief Commercial Officer, Fly FireFlyDean Boljuncic, Head of Commercial Development, Maastricht Airport
- The relationship between fuel producer, airline and airport in scaling SAF procurement
- How do producers and airlines align on pricing, volume and contract structures?
- What role does airport infrastructure play in enabling or constraining SAF offtake?
Stream 1 · 17:10 – 17:30
Upscaling SAF, Future Challenges at Schiphol & Main Takeaways from the TULIPS Project
Fokko Kroesen, Sustainability and Transformation Director, Schiphol AirportRuben Albas, Program Manager Public Affairs, KLM
- How do we optimise large scale SAF-uptakes at Schiphol?
- What is needed to uptake 30,000 metric tonnes of SAF?
- What are the main bottlenecks to upscale SAF supply at major airports?
- How could EU ReFuel targets and national incentives support the upscaling of SAF?
Stream 2 · 16:50 – 17:10
The Role of Corporate Buyers in Scaling SAF
Ann-Sofie Horlin, Sustainability Consultant (Moderator)Nicole Sautter, Senior Director Global Sustainability, AmexGBTFanny Everard, Sustainability Program Manager, GBTA FoundationJackie Brew, Senior Manager Aviation, SABA
- How is the aviation industry discussing SAF with passengers and customers?
- Communication with customers: The importance of passenger education to scale SAF momentum
- How does SAF factor into corporate sustainability targets?
- Evaluating contract models and risk management for long-term SAF offtakes
- How do climate disclosures influence corporate sustainability decisions?
- Why are some airlines finding it harder to procure SAF than others?
Stream 3 · 16:40 – 17:10
How Are Global Airlines Planning for Growth & Technology Risk?
Victoire Crespel, SAF & GHG Emissions Expert, TransaviaColette Forma, Director Radical Innovation, KLMJohannes Mueller, Director Commercial Planning, LufthansaAdrian Chabot, Chief Sustainability Officer, Fly AmeliaJean-Philippe Beaujard, General Manager, FlightWatching
- Assessing airline challenges to procuring SAF and adhering to ReFuelEU Aviation mandates
- Detailing airline perspectives and experiences of using SAF registries
- Are B2B offtake agreements more secure for the industry?
- Why do some airlines find it harder to procure SAF than others?
17:20
Closing
End of Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress 2026
Thank you for joining us — see you in 2027
- The Chair closes the congress with final reflections, key industry takeaways and an invitation to connect during the final networking reception