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
Knowledge Stream
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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 · Sustainable Aviation Futures Workshop
4 · eSAF, eFuels & Power-to-Liquids
5 · Certification, Logistics & Infrastructure
6 · SAF Feedstocks
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
- 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
The official launch of Airbus x Air France-KLM SAF Lighthouse Pilot
10:00 – 11:30
Sustainable Aviation Futures Workshop
Julia Behrend, Director New Energies, Air FranceEdouard Martin, Sustainability Manager, Air France
- Enabling and boosting voluntary SAF demand across other Scope 3 categories for decarbonisation beyond mandates
- Engaging with stakeholders of the airlines' value chain to favour the use of SAF certificates to address Scope 3 emissions reductions
- Becoming an actor of airline value chain and a customer for SAF certificates
- Testing credible and recognised industry leaders and creating new users of Scope 3 certificates
- Official disclosure of the newly launched Scope 3 certificate co-claiming project
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
- Understanding the mandate and breaking down ReFuelEU Aviation requirements for eSAF
- What measures are needed to ensure eSAF projects become viable and scalable ahead of Europe's big push?
- What is the likelihood of projects progressing to commercial use, and can they be cost-competitive with second-generation SAF?
- Mapping clean power access: National disparities in grid capacity and access to renewable energy
- Evaluating alignment between ReFuelEU Aviation, RED III, EU ETS and state aid rules, and how policy uncertainty influences investment decisions and project sequencing
Knowledge Stream 5
Supply Chain Resilience in the European SAF market: Creating New Value with Partners beyond Tier 1
10:00 – 11:30
Certification, Logistics & Infrastructure
Marc Goedkoop, Chief Executive Officer, Pure Carbon Blue
- Understanding systemic risks and interdependencies across the European SAF value chain
- Identifying value-creation opportunities with Tier 2-4 partners
- Designing a partnership model to enhance resilience, scalability and bankability
- Digital infrastructure for SAF transparency and traceability: Deploying digital tools for real-time supply chain visibility
- Building digital trust frameworks to meet ESG and stakeholder demands
- Demand and market design: Creating a functioning European SAF market
Knowledge Stream 6
First-generation feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Understanding availability, cost and sustainability risks
10:00 – 11:30
SAF Feedstocks: Accessibility, Infrastructure & Cost
- How can feedstocks with land-use and food-competition scrutiny be developed in the European market
- How can vegetable oils, sugar-based crops and oilseed crops continue to scale access to SAF feedstocks
- SAF pathway debate: Which SAF production pathways are currently considered the most effective
- CAPEX and OPEX advantages of 2G-based SAF pathways
- What makes a 1G-based SAF project bankable
- Production pathway assessment: What pathways are providing industry success, what can work now and what is available
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
Worley
- Highlighting different strategies for investment and financing models available for SAF projects
- Breaking down realistic contract models: How can offtake aid project evolution and confidence to the supply chain?
- 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
SMBC Workshop: Must the deployment of SAF be urgently scaled? If not, why?
12:15 – 13:45
Sustainable Aviation Futures Workshop
Stephen Dooley, Professor, Trinity College Dublin
- Creating an engaging cross-industry forum to discuss what it will take to scale SAF as a decarbonisation lever
- Financial chokepoints in the industry and how to mitigate
- Disclosing advocacy and policy across the industry
- How will cross industry collaboration address the chokepoints in the industry to unlock SAF financing
Knowledge Stream 4
Techno-economic analysis of eFuels, the impact of STIP and providing realistic cost modelling for PtL production
12:15 – 13:45
eSAF, eFuels & Power-to-Liquids
Randy Cortright, Senior Research Advisor, NREL
- Evaluating the economics of eFuel production and high electricity demand
- What are lessons learned from US eSAF production? Are American production subsidies impacting the European market?
- Analysing scale-up capabilities of eFuel funding mechanisms
- STIP Overview: How will European policy reduce the cost of production for eFuels
- Breaking down CAPEX and OPEX estimates for PtL production
- Detailing techno-economic analyses to determine process configurations and optimise projects
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
Unlocking waste-based, residue and advanced biomass pathways to scale credible SAF
12:15 – 13:45
SAF Feedstocks
- Certification insight: Understanding what qualifies as second-generation feedstocks for SAF
- Evaluating availability, scalability and regional competitiveness of feedstocks
- Defining second-generation feedstocks: Assessing the availability of Used Cooking Oil, Animal Fats, Agricultural residues and Municipal Solid Waste
- Competing demand for 2G feedstocks from HVO, marine fuels and chemicals
- Feedstock quality vs conversion efficiency: How can gasification, Alcohol-to-jet and MSW to SAF scale in availability
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
- Have we reached peak HEFA or does it still present a viable investment opportunity and reliable feedstock pathway?
- Providing a technical breakdown and evaluation of cover crops, MSW, agricultural and forestry residues, sugarcane and corn ethanol (AtJ)
- What are the timelines to move the industry toward a diversified and flexible feedstock strategy, ensuring commercial readiness with long-term scalability?
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
- Providing a brief overview of the European and UK ETS schemes and their impact on airlines
- How has the industry adhered to EU ETS commitments?
- Summarising the first year of the EU's MRV system (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) for ETS
- What policies are needed to incentivise SAF projects that go beyond carbon reduction?
- Should nature-positive metrics be integrated into SAF certification schemes?
Knowledge Stream 3
Shell Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam: Presentation & Tour
15:00 – 16:30
Sustainable Aviation Futures Workshop
- Join Shell for a curated tour and presentation of the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (limited space available)
- The ETCA is a catalyst for collaborative innovation, enabling companies to work together on shared energy transition challenges
- Experience firsthand how this unique environment supports progress for the energy transition
Senior Representative, Shell
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
Carbon Emissions and Trading: Providing insights into the carbon pricing evolution
15:00 – 16:30
Certification, Logistics & Infrastructure
Bill Goldie, Sales Director, Redshaw Advisors
- What impact will the exclusion of non-EU supply of biofuels have on the biofuel market?
- How will the UK ETS and EU ETS reward SAF use and allow operators to claim significant lifecycle GHG savings (up to 80%)
- Surrendering fewer emissions allowances or buying SAF credits for the reductions achieved, effectively lowering compliance costs and incentivising production
Knowledge Stream 6
The road from innovation to industrialisation: The future pathways for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
15:00 – 16:30
SAF Feedstocks
- Understanding the technology readiness levels and realistic deployment timelines for 3g feedstocks
- Assessing carbon reduction potential vs scalability risk
- Evaluating policy, certification and investment challenges
- How can the industry position 3g feedstocks within long-term SAF and net-zero roadmaps
- How can microalgae become a scalable feedstock
- Synthetic feedstocks derived from CO₂ via PtX routes
- What opportunities exist for industrial off-gases to be converted via catalytic pathways
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
Runeel Daliah, Principal Analyst, Lux ResearchKathy Gao, Hydrogen Specialist, BloombergNEF
- 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
Andrea Schoen, Program Director, Smart Freight CentreSenior Representative, SkiesFifty
- 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
- 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
The Role of Certification Alignment to Scale the Future of Fuels
Creating coherent standards across fuel types
Juan Marulanda, Sustainability Manager, ISCCSenior Representative, EMSA
- 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 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
08:45
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 eFuelsEason Chen, Chief Operating Officer, China SAF CentreJulie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer, Airbus
- 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
09:45
Keynote
From Mandate to Market
Aligning SAF supply, certification and ETS rules · Senior Representative, Shell Aviation
Senior Representative, Shell Aviation
- Assessing the expansion of SAF availability across the EU
- Detailing mandated SAF vs claimable SAF
- Creating a call to action for dual certification in the SAF space
10:05
Strategic Insight
Preparing Europe's eFuels Market & Ensuring eSAF Becomes a Viable Commercial Reality
STIP, FID timelines, cost gaps & competitive landscape
Julie Fidler, Executive Director, RSBJoe Rodden, Chief Executive Officer, LydianAndreea Moyes, Head of Sustainability, Air bpSenior Representative, 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?
10:45 – 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
- 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?
Natasha Mann, Chief Executive Officer, Future Energy GlobalSenior Representative, Shell AviationWilhelm Eschweiler, Director General, Germany Ministry of TransportMonika Rybakowska, Policy Director, Airlines for EuropeMario 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?
12:30
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
12:50
Fireside Chat
Unlocking Finance & Investment for SAF Projects
Case studies on securing investment and de-risking production facilities
Robert Boyd, Head of Finvest, ICAONicola Knight, Director, WorleyMehmet Yasir Koca, Chief Financial Officer, Istanbul AirportSenior Representative, Smartenergy
- 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
13:20 – 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
David Chijioke Arinze, Managing Director, ShaphargroupAlexander Kuper, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Sky RenewablesBertalan 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
- European production market analysis: Which countries are best positioned to scale SAF production – and why?
Stream 2 · 14:40 – 15:20
What Makes a SAF Project Bankable?
Marc Norman, OF Counsel, Covington (Moderator)Jim Stonecipher, Managing Director, EdyMacRoberto Gonzalez, Principal, EBRD
- 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
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
Presentation — Reserved
- Gain market intelligence and hear about new technologies from global leaders in the SAF space
Stream 1 · 15:20 – 15:40
Presentation — Reserved Topsoe
- Gain market intelligence and hear about new technologies from global leaders in the SAF space
Stream 2 · 15:20 – 15:40
Presentation — Reserved SMBC Aviation Capital
- Gain market intelligence and hear about new technologies from global leaders in the SAF space
Stream 3 · 15:00 – 15:20
Novel SAF Pathways: Detailing the Latest Emerging Pathways
- Detailing the latest novel SAF pathways entering the market and their commercial readiness
Stream 4 · 15:00 – 15:20
Assessing the Opportunity to Convert e-Methanol & Biomethanol into SAF
Joe Rodden, Chief Executive Officer, Lydian
- Evaluating the commercial and technical potential of converting e-methanol and biomethanol into sustainable aviation fuel
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, and what does the transition look like in practice?
Stream 2 · 15:40 – 16:00
Investor Fireside Chat
Senior Representative, SkiesFifty
- 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 · 15:20 – 15:40
Can eFuels Ever Be Inexpensive?
Stream 4 · 15:40 – 16:00
What Are the Quick Wins in Aviation Decarbonisation?
David Wills, Executive Director, Envest Global
- Insights into the latest near-term strategies and actions that can propel SAF growth
Stream 1 · 16:00 – 16:20
Innovative Pathways Driving SAF Production
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
Market Mechanisms to Mitigate Early Risk
Robert Boyd, Head of Finvest, ICAOHaldane Dodd, Director, ATAG
- Assessing the viability and effectiveness of Guaranteed Strike Price, Buyer of Last Resort and Mandate Floor Price
- What can policymakers do to scale investment in European SAF production?
- How can the industry mitigate CapEx surprises?
- Advancing innovation and industry know-how to avoid early market risk
Stream 3 · 15:40 – 16:00
What to Consider When Embarking on an eSAF Project
Juan Marulanda, Sustainability Manager, ISCC
- Mutual project integration requirements for hydrogen with PtL and AtJ fuel producers
- Technology readiness for emerging eSAF technologies, and bridging the gap from pilot to production
- How will location, energy input and siting impact project economics?
Stream 4 · 16:00 – 16:20
The Role of Digitalisation in the SAF Market
- How can digital twin solutions transform the SAF value chain?
- How does digital innovation enable efficient, reliable commercialisation of sustainable fuels from feedstock to flight?
Stream 1 · 16:20 – 17:00
The SAF Market Beyond 2030
Sachin Joshi, Chief Commercial Officer, VelocysNadine Braun, Policy Advisor, AirENacho Conti, Chief Executive 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?
- Cross continental compliance for feedstocks: Can airlines use SAF produced in the U.S. and Asia to meet European mandates?
- Biomass, waste and e-feedstocks: What will power Europe's Fischer Tropsch SAF plants
- Deepdiving into feedstock competitiveness, sustainability and supply chain reliability
- Which SAF pathways will dominate production post 2030?
- Assessing the role of co-processing and hybrid pathways in refineries
- Does feedstock availability cap SAF growth post-2030?
Stream 2 · 16:20 – 17:00
Case Study: Cost Model Analysis for SAF Project Financing
Farid Mohamadi, Chief Executive Officer, PtX Development
- How can pricing mechanisms and cost analysis models provide comprehensive revenue certainties for SAF plants?
- Providing a cost model outlook on production facilities
- Are innovative financing models emerging for SAF projects?
- Examining the cost implication of the major inputs for production costs
- The unwritten costs of SAF production: Detailing considerations and small costs in the industry
Stream 3 · 16:00 – 16:40
Evaluating the Latest Power-to-Liquid Prospects
Lars Hummel, Head of EU Affairs, eFuel Alliance
- 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
- What role can regulatory systems play in permitting advanced biofuel technologies to scale SAF?
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
Stream 1 · 17:00 – 17:30
Technology Analysis: Driving Decarbonisation Scale-Up
Jean-Philippe Beaujard, General Manager, FlightWatching
- Integrating emerging technology into the evolving SAF market
- What key criteria do SAF producers look for when selecting a technology licensor?
- EPCs perspectives in the industry: Diverting capabilities to clean energy projects and SAF production
Stream 2 · 17:00 – 17:30
The Role of Environmental Commodity Traders in Scaling SAF
- How can traders act as aggregators in the SAF space?
- Can environmental traders provide value to SAF agreements?
- Realistic contracting models in the market: How can models aid project evolution and confidence in the supply chain?
Stream 3 · 16:40 – 17:10
Q&A: Breaking Down the Power-to-Liquid Sub-Mandate
Sarah Wilkin, Chief Executive Officer, Fly Green AllianceFrancesco D'Apolito, EU Senior Communications, CCSAMohammed Pourkashanian OBE, Professor of Energy, University of Sheffield
- 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
- Addressing the gap between ambition and availability: Overcoming the central tension of the sub mandate
- How do airlines view the sub mandate in their long-term fuel procurement goals?
Stream 4 · 16:40 – 17:00
Data, Traceability & Certification
- How digital platforms, AI, and advanced data management are enabling robust traceability
- AI-enabled monitoring of chain of custody
- Preventing greenwashing through verifiable, auditable data systems
17:30
Closing Keynote
End of Day Summary & Key Outcomes
Taking place in the networking zone — daily highlights and audience vote results
- Hear an end-of-day summary on industry ambitions and learn the key outcomes from today's discussions
- Answer the questions with the highest daily engagement and discover what delegates concluded
- The SAFTAs — Sustainable Aviation Futures Trailblazer Awards ceremony follows the closing keynote
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
Uncovering the UK's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap
- Hear about the latest insights helping the UK to become one of the leading powerhouses in the SAF space
- From UK Revenue Certainty Mechanisms to the latest insights into production facilities
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
Reporting & Monitoring SAF 101
- How will SBTi increase the availability of offtake available for customers?
- How can we report Scope 3 emissions to fit into ESG reporting?
Breakfast Briefing D · 07:30 – 08:15
ASTM Ask Me Anything
- 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
Pre-Screening SAF
- Adhering to fuel evaluation processes and ensuring safety of next-gen fuels
- A dialogue on SAF research, policy and implementation to ensure fuel producers understand certification requirements for scaling SAF capacity
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
08:45
Presentation
High-Level Industry 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 EnergyAndy Shafer, Chief Customer, Marketing and Brand Officer, GevoMatthew Jee, Director, UK SAF Clearing HouseRichard Ossendorp, Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, ICAO
- 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?
10:40
Keynote
How Can Double Sided Auction Mechanisms Solve Long-Term, Fixed Commitment Offtake Challenges?
H2Global mechanism overview
Markus Exenburger, Chief Executive Officer, H2Global
- Exploring how double sided auction mechanisms can bridge the gap between long-term fuel producer commitments and short-term airline purchasing needs
11:00 – 11:30
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
11:30
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, SASSean Newsum, Managing Director, Airlines for AmericaKiri Hannifin, Chief Sustainable and Corporate Affairs Officer, Air New ZealandMonika Rybakowska, Policy Director, Airlines for Europe
- 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?
12:10
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?
12:30
Airline Power Panel
Balancing Sustainability Objectives, Financial Stability & Fuel Efficiency
Meeting industry goals and future growth
Owain Jones, Chief Corporate Officer, WizzAirAshraf Hoseni, Environmental Strategy Lead, SITARyan Opeka, Chief Operating Officer, Jackson Square AviationMaryam Telmesani, Vice President Sustainability, Saudia Group
- 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?
13:10
Fireside Chat
SAF as a Business Case
Opportunities, accountability and early mover lessons
Henrik von Storch, Director – Global Sustainable Aviation, DHL ExpressNicole Sautter, Senior Director Global Sustainability, AmexGBTMeltjie de Groot, Chief Executive Officer, Groningen AirportChristoph Wolff, Chief Executive Officer, Smart Freight Centre
- 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
13:45 – 14:50
Networking Lunch
14:50 onwards · Afternoon Parallel Streams
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Scaling SAF: Projects & Supply
Book & Claim, Corporate Sustainability & ESG
Global SAF Landscape: Region by Region
Sustainable Aviation Technical Talks
Stream 1 · 14:50 – 15:20
Delivering SAF at Scale
Patrick Bosmans, Product Control Manager, NATO
- 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 · 14:50 – 15:20
Industry Case Study: Structuring Long-Term SAF Offtakes
Sergio Nunez, Founder, 8020 Edge (Moderator)Pauline Raabe, EU Representative, H2Global
- 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 · 14:50 – 15:20
The North American SAF Landscape
Lane Howard, Director of Biofuels, NCGAKen Hill, Managing Director, BioCarbon Strategies
- Breaking down the latest SAF policies and incentives in North America
- Who is leading in SAF support and what are the key drivers?
- Detailing the impact of the 45Z extension in supporting the SAF industry
- Assessing the impact of tariffs on domestic project economies and import and export opportunities for feedstock and fuel
Stream 4 · 14:50 – 15:20
Airline Decarbonisation Strategies Beyond SAF
- Mobilising airlines to deploy a portfolio approach to emissions reductions
- Fleet renewal and aircraft efficiency: Detailing the trade-offs between new aircraft and retrofit solutions
- How will operational measures such as air traffic optimisation and digital flight planning impact airlines?
- Assessing the role of CORSIA and EU ETS by the end of 2026
- Detailing the quality and credibility of offsets vs in-sector reductions
Stream 1 · 15:20 – 15:50
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 · 15:20 – 15:50
The Book and Claim Outlook
Thomas Bock, Sustainability Manager, EASAMarieke Verhoeven, Senior Manager Decarbonisation Solutions, Shell AviationChristoph Wolff, Chief Executive Officer, SmartFreightCentre
- 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
- Assessing the need for book and claim systems to remove the opportunity for "super airports"
Stream 3 · 15:20 – 15:50
Asia Pacific SAF Landscape
Rolf Karse, Investment Director, AustradeSimon Yim, Chief Executive Officer, Sky RenewablesPeter Szklenar, Head of Aviation, Highsights
- 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 and what impact are they having?
- Assessing APAC's potential as an export and green trade hub – Aligning supply chain logistics and certification
Stream 4 · 15:20 – 16:10
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 · 15:50 – 16:10
Plane, Truck or Ship? Aviation Competing for Renewable Biofuels
Adam Kirby, Aviation and Maritime Lead, ISCCHarry Clyne, Price Reporting Manager, S&P Global Energy
- 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 · 15:50 – 16:10
SAF Procurement Strategies
Thorsten Lange, Founder, Nebo ConsultSanti Lopez Barrena, Sustainability Manager, VuelingAdrian Chabot, Chief Sustainability Officer, Fly Amelia
- Mitigating price and volatility risk through cross-industry partnerships
- The role of SAF from the military lens: How will SAF be implemented into defence strategies across the world
- Customer advocacy groups: How can external communication in the SAF space improve?
- What role will buyer alliances and SkyPower mechanisms have in scaling commitments?
- How to unlock an offtake and the key differences between passenger, private and commercial airlines
Stream 3 · 15:50 – 16:10
China Focus: SAF Market Deep Dive
Eason Chen, Chief Operating Officer, SAF Centre Civil Aviation Authority of China
- Detailing China's capacity growth, structural strengths and export potential
- What is the state of China's SAF production capacity today?
- What roles do domestic policies and certification systems play and how can they adhere to international acceptance?
- How can China's expansion of SAF export quotas create a demand signal for importing SAF?
- How can China utilise feedstock abundance such as Used Cooking Oil and ethanol to scale production capabilities?
Stream 4
NonCO₂ session continues — see 15:20 block
Stream 1 · 16:10 – 16:40
The Logistics of SAF: Lessons from the TULIPS Project
Fokko Kroesen, Sustainability and Transformation Director, Schiphol AirportRuben Albas, Program Manager Public Affairs, KLM
- Demonstrating lessons from TULIPS: Sourcing and deploying 30,000 tonnes of SAF through KLM and Schiphol
- What are the operational realities of blending, storing and distributing SAF at airport fuel farms?
- How can infrastructure systems become feedstock-agnostic as SAF production pathways diversify?
- What lessons can be learned from the Netherlands SAF supply chain experience under the TULIPS project?
- How do EU Green Deal and ReFuelEU policies influence SAF logistics and supply chains?
- Are current incentives sufficient to support large-scale SAF uptake despite cost premiums and sustainability requirements?
Stream 2 · 16:10 – 16:40
The Role of Corporate Buyers in Scaling SAF
Nicole Sautter, Senior Director Global Sustainability, AmexGBT
- 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 · 16:10 – 16:40
MENA & 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 4 · 16:10 – 16:40
AI & Digitalisation in the SAF Ecosystem
- How data, digital platforms and AI-driven tools can accelerate SAF scale up
- AI-enabled feedstock optimisation: Using machine learning to forecast price volatility
- Digital design and optimisation of production: AI-driven process modelling for HEFA, ATJ and PtL pathways
- Are digital twins for SAF refineries a solution to the market?
- How can blockchain and digital ledger technologies for SAF tracking improve the industry?
- Does Europe need EU-wide data standards for SAF reporting?
Stream 1 · 16:40 – 17:10
The Role of Airports as SAF Enablers
- Providing examples of airport SAF procurement in Europe
- Integrating SAF into airport sustainability plans and scope 3 strategies
- Airport fuelling infrastructure: SAF compatibility with supply chains and retrofit requirements
- Why airports are critical for accelerating SAF capabilities
Stream 2 · 16:40 – 17:10
How Are Global Airlines Planning for Growth & Technology Risk?
Victoire Crespel, SAF & GHG Emissions Expert, TransaviaStephanie Spicer, Head of Sustainability, Air New ZealandJohannes Mueller, Director Commercial Planning, Lufthansa
- 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?
Stream 3 · 16:40 – 17:10
Latin America's SAF Landscape
- 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 4 · 16:40 – 17:10
Scope 3 Emissions & Credible Communication in Sustainable Aviation
- Defining scope 3 emissions: Boundaries and double-counting risks across the value chain
- Attribution of SAF emissions reductions: Who can legitimately claim SAF-related emissions benefits?
- Breaking down CSRD, EU Taxonomy and implications for aviation stakeholders
- How to engage with corporate travel buyers and SAF purchasing programs
- Interaction between voluntary disclosures and mandatory reporting
17:10
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