JatrophaWorld 2008, the Global Platform Where Jatropha Experts Met Businesses and Jatropha Entrepreneurs Met Investors

February 17, 2008

Jatropha Curcas took center stage recently at JatrophaWorld 2008, which is being touted as the single largest international gathering of Jatropha entrepreneurs and financiers. Over 350 delegates from 40 countries convened in Jakarta, Indonesia on 23-24 January to be a part of the JatrophaWorld 2008 phenomenon.

dscn0852.jpgOrganized by CMT-Centre for Management Technology, JatrophaWorld 2008 attracted a wide portfolio of delegates including bankers, venture capitalists, investors, financiers, Biodiesel producers, plantation owners, entrepreneurs, scientists, agronomists and government officials.

At a point in time where the success of Jatropha investments are hinging on a better understanding of the crop, JatrophaWorld 2008 rode high on the enthusiasm surrounding Jatropha’s potential as Biodiesel feedstock and a source of renewable energy and poverty alleviation.JatrophaWorld 2008 Jakarta, held on 23-24 January 2008, saw over 350 Jatropha experts, industry players and entrepreneurs from 40 countries convening at the summit, which presented a snapshot of the Jatropha markets and industry. Organized by CMT-Centre for Management Technology, the event attracted a wide portfolio of delegates including bankers, venture capitalists, investors, financiers, Biodiesel producers, plantation owners, entrepreneurs, scientists, agronomists and government officials.

The expert panelists at the conference covered a wide range of topics that presented an excellent overview and overall summary of all the latest developments in Jatropha to date. The topics and issues discussed at the event included Jatropha plantation management in Southeast Asia, the latest on Jatropha Agronomy and genetics research, new developments in oil extraction and processing, the status of development in mechanical harvesting technologies, irrigation technologies and current and future applications of Jatropha and its by-products.

Discussions on Carbon trading and CDM financing explored alternative revenue streams for Jatropha investors. The social economics of Jatropha, and its impact on rural development was also examined and discussed with a wide variety of views expressed on Jatropha’s role as a tool for poverty alleviation.

Mr. Cheung Siu Ming, Executive Director of Oleo Bioenergy Investments based in China rated JatrophaWorld 2008 as “Valuable to the investors and other companies involved in Jatropha Biodiesel” echoing the sentiments of the delegates who joined us at the event.

Mr. Trevor Newbold, CEO of NOILS based in the Bahamas commented that “The presentations were most informative and the information shared current.”

JatrophaWorld 2008 saw huge numbers of investors looking for the right opportunities, and project developers looking for investors. The ten hours of business networking opportunities created a positive environment for the striking of deals.

Mr. Paul Dalton, CEO of Dream Fuels Ltd based in the US reported having “met TWO investors who are very interested in investing into my project in the US and Costa Rica.”

Most delegates appreciated all the opportunities presented to them to meet their fellow investors and the speakers with many providing glowing testimonials on meeting the right people during these events.

Mr. Marc Stammbach, Director of MBD Biodiesel based in Australia comments reflect these opinions, when he said that “important business connections were developed in networking events.”

dscn0924.jpgSome JatrophaWorld 2008 delegates had the opportunity to visit a fully operational Jatropha plantation in Sukabumi, West Java. Participating delegates were taken on a tour of the vast acreage, where they were able to view tangible evidence of successful large scale Jatropha Cultivation, while ICERD researchers were on hand to explain the Jatropha growing process.

dscn0927.jpgIn addition to this, participants were also able to view a live demonstration of the oil extraction process by means of a mechanical seed pressing device, as well as hear more about the current applications of Jatropha oil in the Indonesian context. A lively discussion on plantation management techniques rounded up the site visit in the question and answer session. Delegates posed their questions to the researchers at the plantation and managed to get first hand accounts of dealing with plantation management issues.

The JatrophaWorld 2008 phenomenon is now going to the United States. JatrophaWorld 2008 will be held in 10th-11th June in Miami. JatrophaWorld 2008 will once again bring together the best expertise from all over the world, presenting new perspectives relevant to the American, and Latin American investments, as well as revisit the investment outlook in Asia and Africa.

To sign up for important announcements about JatrophaWorld 2008 Miami, please visit http://www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha/vipalert/miami2008.html

For more information on JatrophaWorld 2008 Miami, please contact:

Ms. Divya Sangam
Event Marketing Executive
Tel: +65 6346 9140
E-mail: divya@cmtsp.com.sg
Fax: 65-63455928

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  1. JatrophaWorld 2008, the Global Platform Where Jatropha Experts Met Businesses and Jatropha Entrepreneurs Met Investors on February 17th, 2008 7:31 pm

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  2. K.Ramasami-Agro consultant-Chennai-India. on March 8th, 2008 3:26 pm

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