The Midwest Bioeconomy and Safer Products Summit: Regional Innovations Solving Global Problems

In its 5th year, the Minnesota Green Chemistry Forum's premier event has expanded its focus to the greater Midwest, united the traditional green chemistry and bioeconomy sectors.

Strong manufacturing, retail, and human resources, supportive policies, abundant forestry and agriculture resource, and solid industries, companies and innovation make the Midwest well-positioned to be a leader in the bioeconomy. The market for products that are safer for humans and the environment has been growing at a rapid rate based on strong consumer and business demand. This growth will have broad economic impact in the Midwest.

Join us at the 2015 Summit to gain the latest information and network with professionals working in: safer consumer product manufacturing and retail; sustainable supply chain logistics; biomass feedstocks production and processing; chemical and workplace safety and education; renewable energy and biobased materials innovation; chemical and environmental research, policy and regulations; intellectual property and legal concerns; business strategies for decreasing use of hazardous materials; and green chemistry education and research.