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SUMMARY:Introducing the Biochar Operator Course
DESCRIPTION:The biochar industry is growing—and skilled operators are essential to doing it well. Join the International Biochar Initiative for a first look at the new Biochar Operator Course—a professional online training designed to support safe\, effective\, and reliable biochar production at industrial-scale facilities. \nCreated in partnership with Lyntra Solutions\, this new course offers practical training for biochar plant operators and teams across the key areas that matter most to successful operations: safety\, plant operations\, troubleshooting\, maintenance\, quality control\, and regulatory and market context. The course includes 10+ hours of video-based training and is designed to be primarily self-paced with multilingual access tools. \n28 April \n6pm ET \nIn this course preview\, you’ll get an inside look at:\n• What the course covers\n• Who it’s designed for\n• Why operator training matters for the future of the biochar industry\n• How this course can support workforce development\, plant reliability\, and production quality \nWhether you operate a facility\, manage a team\, are developing a project\, or are looking to strengthen operational knowledge in the biochar sector\, this session will help you understand what this new training offers and why it matters. \nReady to save your spot in the course? You can sign up for the pre-sale now.  \nThe course will launch in May 2026.
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/introducing-the-biochar-operator-course/
CATEGORIES:IBI Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Public Consultation on dry matter analysis
DESCRIPTION:Join Carbon Standards International for an interactive webinar on the revision of the Global Artisan C-Sink Standard! \n30 April 2026\n13:00–14:00 (CET) \nThis session will spotlight a key methodological advancement: A new standardized protocol for assessing biochar production quantities\, including practical field-based dry matter determination and improved calibration requirements. \nWhat to expect: \n\nInsights into the rationale behind the updates\nHow these changes improve precision and reliability\nWhat it means for project developers and stakeholders\nTo share feedback\, ask questions\, and help shape a high-integrity carbon removal framework\n\nYour voice matters in building a more robust and trustworthy system! \nSpeakers: \nPatrizia Pschera\, Chief Standard Officer \nLuki Fathia\, Project Manager\, Global Artisan C-Sink \nSimon Lotz\, Ithaka Institute for Carbon Strategies \nDon’t miss the chance to be part of the discussion!
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/public-consultation-on-dry-matter-analysis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T123000
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SUMMARY:Developing ANSI Standards: The American Biochar Institute Program and Laboratory Methods
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn from American Biochar Institute as we explore the need for standards across the biochar industry\, as well as ABI’s specific approach to this critical need. \n\n\nABI is a non-profit with a mission to develop standards and markets for biochar to support broad growth in the industry in North America. ABI implements this mission through education\, training\, pilot projects\, and standards development. ABI also hosts the annual North American Biochar Conference\, the largest biochar industry event in North America. \n12 May\n11am ET \nThe conversation will explore: \n\nThe critical need for industry standards to support trust and growth\nThe American Biochar Institute approach to developing standards through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process\nSpecific standards that will form the basis for the ABI standards program\nA deep dive on analytical methods contained in ANSI S668: Methods for the testing and analysis of biochar\n\n 
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/developing-ansi-standards-the-american-biochar-institute-program-and-laboratory-methods/
CATEGORIES:IBI Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260425T045506
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SUMMARY:Carbon Removal Investment Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:As the urgent need for scalable carbon removal solutions intensifies\, this summit will serve as a critical platform to explore the convergence of policy innovation\, technological advancement\, and financial opportunity. IBI is proud to be an event partner.  \nThe Summit will bring together 200 of the world’s most influential stakeholders—global investors\, corporate sustainability leaders\, and cutting-edge project and technology developers—for a landmark gathering at the nexus of climate action and capital deployment.  \n13 May\nLondon\, UK \n\nWith investment in carbon removals surging—spanning nature-based approaches and engineered technologies—the sector is on the cusp of transformative growth. This summit will dive deep into the scalability\, economic viability\, and co-benefits of diverse removal strategies\, bridging the gap between capital and the most impactful projects.
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/carbon-removal-investment-summit-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260425T045506
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SUMMARY:Biochar Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:From Innovation to Integration: Scaling Biochar to Climate Relevance\nThis event\, hosted by Biochar Europe\, will explore biochar’s journey from innovation to industrial integration — and how we get there. Join discussions on ensuring safe and efficient biochar logistics\, how cities can weave biochar and pyrolysis into their urban systems\, and strategies for project development and financing. Hear from industry leaders who are embedding biochar into sustainable value chains and driving real-world climate solutions. \n\n\n\n10–11 June\, 2026\nVienna\, Austria
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/biochar-summit-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
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SUMMARY:Biochar Academy™: Asia Pacific
DESCRIPTION:IBI is thrilled to partner with International Biochar Asia Pacific (IBAP) to deliver a Biochar Academy™ in Bangkok from 5–10 July\, 2026.\nIBI’s Biochar Academy™ is an immersive in-person\, multi-day\, hands-on workforce development course designed to equip emerging and future biochar professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to become effective biochar advocates\, educators\, and practitioners. \nThis unique experiential learning program blends expert presentations and demonstrations with hands-on practice to engage participants with contemporary knowledge and real-world biochar production and application. By emphasizing peer-learning and networking\, the Biochar Academy fosters innovation and strengthens the global community of biochar practitioners through place-based learning at host locations around the world. \nThis program is open to everyone. IBI members receive a discount on registration. \n \nAsia Pacific Academy Details \nHosted in partnership with the International Biochar Asia Pacific Trade Association (IBAP) from 6 July – 10 July\, 2026\, attendees are expected to arrive the evening before (5 July) to get settled in. \nBeginning at Universidad Kasetsart\, in Bangkok\, Thailand\, the 5-day Academy will go on the road\, taking attendees from site visit to site visit (four total locations) across the region. \nParticipants will:\n\nHear from biochar experts to gain insight into the current and future state of biochar research\, commercial activity\, and opportunities\nBecome equipped with essential knowledge for training others in biochar fundamentals\nMake biochar using low-tech methods and identify a wide variety of applications for biochar\nDiscuss the relationship between biochar and climate change mitigation\nRecognize the growing number of biochar production technologies\, their co-products\, scaling potential and more\nGrasp the carbon removal marketplace and opportunities for biochar producers and farmers with a regional focus the Asia Pacific\nNetwork with other biochar stakeholders working in research\, farmer education\, carbon removal markets\, biochar production and market development
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/biochar-academy-asia-pacific/
CATEGORIES:IBI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
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SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Biochar Research and Application and the 2026 IBI Biochar World Congress
DESCRIPTION:3rd International Conference on Biochar Research and Application and the 2026 IBI Biochar World Congress (ICBRA-BWC 2026)\nIn an era where global collaboration is essential for addressing pressing environmental challenges and advancing sustainable development\, biochar technology stands at the forefront of scientific and industrial innovation. This gathering serves as a pivotal platform to unite leading experts\, scholars\, industry professionals\, and researchers from around the world. Together\, we will engage in profound discussions and share groundbreaking insights on critical frontiers—including advanced carbonization technologies\, biochar modification\, the development of high-value carbon-based materials\, and robust methodologies for carbon sequestration and emission reduction. \nA special plenary session will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Biochar Initiative. \n7–10 August\, 2026\nZhengzhou\, China
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/3rd-international-conference-on-biochar-research-and-application-and-the-2026-ibi-biochar-world-congress/
CATEGORIES:IBI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
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SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Biomass Expo (APBE 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Seize the Pulse of Asia-Pacific Bioenergy at APBE 2026​\nThe Asia-Pacific Biomass Expo (APBE 2026) returns to the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from September 16–18\, 2026! As a trusted industry platform with over 13 years of expertise\, APBE is the must-attend bioenergy event in Asia. \nOrganized by the Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition under the theme “Green Empowerment\, Circular Symbiosis\,” the expo will gather 500+ leading enterprises across the biomass value chain\, showcasing innovations in fuels\, power generation equipment\, biogas technology\, and derivative applications. The concurrent Asia-Pacific Biomass Power Generation Innovation and Application Conference\, alongside award ceremonies and global product launches\, will delve into policy trends and cutting-edge case studies. \nSeptember 16–18\, 2026\nChina Import and Export Fair Complex\, Guangzhou \nThis is the ultimate platform to explore industry insights\, source integrated solutions\, and connect with global energy decision-makers\, buyers\, and technical experts.  \nPlan your visit to APBE 2026 and join forces to unlock opportunities in the trillion-dollar green market! \n 
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/asia-pacific-biomass-expo-apbe-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
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SUMMARY:AGSBIOENERGY2026
DESCRIPTION:Biofuels\, Biomass\, and Bioenergy\nThe AGSBIOENERGY2026 Annual Global Summit will be held from September 23–25\, 2026\, at the Panorama Hotel in Prague\, Czech Republic. This premier international conference will convene global experts to explore the latest advancements in bio-based energy\, with a focus on sustainable solutions to combat climate change and promote long-term energy security. \n23–25 September\, 2026\nPrague\, Czech Republic
URL:https://biochar-international.org/event/agsbioenergy2026/
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