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10th European Biofuels Conference

18 – 21 May 2026 | Hotel Pestana Cidadela Cascais, Portugal

Join the 10th European Biofuels Conference

2026 marks the 10th edition of the Dropet European Biofuels Conference,  a decade of connecting industry leaders, sharing knowledge, and shaping the biofuels markets.

Our networking approach provides an excellent setting for building and strengthening professional connections that extend far beyond the conference

  • Connect with key decision-makers and market influencers in European biofuels markets.
  • Gain full access to the conference programme including keynotes, networking sessions and participate in our padel tournament.

Registration fee: €1,350 (+23% VAT).

For any questions, please contact conference@dropet.com

Agenda

10th European Biofuels Conference

Mon 18 May

  • 10:00 – 18:00
    Registration Desk
  • 16:00 – 19:00
    Padel Session at Carcavelos Padel and Tennis

Tue 19 May

  • 08:30 – 10:00
    Registration desk and Welcome coffee
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Keynote at Conde de Cantanhede room, Pestana hotel
  • 11:30 – 13:00
    Networking brunch at Plaza de Armas, Pestana hotel
  • 15:00 – 18:00
    Networking session at Maristella restaurant, Pestana hotel
  • 18:30 – 20:00
    Welcome drinks cocktail at Paiol Garden, Pestana hotel

Wed 20 May

  • 08:30 – 10:00
    Registration desk and welcome coffee
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Keynote at Conde de Cantanhede, Pestana hotel
  • 11:30 – 13:00
    Networking brunch at Plaza de Armas, Pestana hotel
  • 15:00 – 18:00
    Networking session at Maristella restaurant, Pestana hotel
  • 18:30 – 20:00
    Cocktail reception at sea view terrace, Grand Real Villa Italia

Thurs 21 May

  • 11:30 – 14:30
    Networking brunch at Terrace, Villa Galé hotel
  • 15:00 – 18:00
    Networking session at Maristella restaurant, Pestana hotel
  • 19:30 – 23:00
    Closing reception at Arriba Casa do Marquês
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A unique venue: hotel Pestana Cidadela Cascais

Address: Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-310 Cascais, Portugal

Located at less than 40 km from Lisbon's airport.

Located at the heart of Cascais' art district, the venue  boasts a wide offering of restaurants and bars, with a wellness centre and several meeting rooms for events.

This hotel, built within the walls of an old 16th-century fortress, blends history with modern design, featuring panoramic views of the town's marina. 

We have arranged preferential tariffs for conference attendees:

Single room: €285 VAT included / Double room: €305 VAT included and other room categories are also available at preferential rates.

Preferential rates at other hotels are also available for conference attendees.

You will receive the discount codes after confirming your conference registration.
For further information about the conference venue and its amenities, please visit the hotel’s website: Hotel Pestana Cidadela Cascais

Join the padel tournament

When: Monday 18 May 2026 from 16:00 to 19:00  

Where: Carcavelos padel and tennis, Rua Pedro Álvarez Cabral, 2 Carcavelos 2775-615

To break the ice with some friendly competition, this welcome session on the first day of the 10th European Biofuels Conference is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow professionals in a friendly setting. 

Not a player? No problem! You can still enjoy from snacks and refreshments, cheer on the players and enjoy quality networking time at the venue.

Spaces are limited and exclusive for conference attendees. They will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to reserve your place soon!

Reserve your spot by contacting conference@dropet.com 

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Your conference registration includes:

  • Engaging keynote sessions
  • Extensive networking opportunities
  • Evening cocktail receptions
  • An exclusive closing event
  • Padel Tournament and networking session

If you need to cancel:

  • Up to May 10: 100% refund
  • May 11–17: 50% refund
  • After May 18: No cancellations or refunds will be accepted

Payment method:

Register online by completing the form at the top of this page. You will have the option to pay online or via bank transfer.

For any questions, please fill out the form or contact conference@dropet.com

Our Sponsors

Argus Media

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Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. It offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Founded in 1970, Argus is an independent media organisation with offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs. Companies, trading firms, and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

CME Group

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CME Group enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals.

Sentinalco

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Sentinalco, located in Belgium, was founded in 1998 as a production and sales company focusing on Denatonium Benzoate. Over the years, Sentinalco has developed deep expertise in aversive bittering and denaturing agents, particularly in forming effective mixtures. Sentinalco have also extended its product range to support ethanol denaturing, offering solutions based on tert-butanol, methyl ethyl ketone, isopropanol, and diethyl phthalate. With its extensive experience and high-quality solutions, Sentinalco continues to serve a wide range of clients across the biofuels and chemical industries.

Sponsorship opportunities

Gain exclusive access to key decision-makers in the biofuels industry by showcasing your brand at the European biofuels conference.

We offer a variety of sponsorship packages designed to meet your company’s goals, each providing maximum opportunities for branding, visibility, and engagement.

To receive detailed sponsorship information, please complete the form below or contact conference@dropet.com

The value of the conference itself is amazing. You meet people coming from all over the world. If we think of the time and money needed to visit all of these people, it would be absolutely impossible.

 

Past editions: 9th European Biofuels Conference, June 2025

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