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.”
Some 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.
In 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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#2. lorna omuodo, February 15th, 2008
we are interested in making a presentation on jatropha at the upcominh miami conference in June and would like to inquire on any possible funding opportunities for attending the conference.
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#4. Krishna Vyas, February 19th, 2008
I am very much interested to attend the conferance can u please send me the detail. I am working on the aspects of jartopha in India
#5. Howard Ree, February 20th, 2008
It is my understanding that one hectare of land can produce approximately $1,800.00 worth of jatropha crops a year and it is a very labor intensive crop. I am interested in knowing approximate labor hours required to grow and harvest jatropha crops a year on a land of one hectare. Additional information as other costs required to grow and harvest jatropha on one hectare a year excluding land cost will help.
#6. Edna Akinyi, February 29th, 2008
So much interested in this product farming ,how can i venture and what is the way foward, I live in Africa Kenya.
#7. divyasangam, March 27th, 2008
Hi Howard!
I refer to your enquiries about the labour hours required. There is considerable debate about this, but everyone agrees that Jatropha is CURRENTLY a labour intensive crop as fruits are still harvested by hand.
However, as we speak, there are individuals and organisations who are working on developing mechanical harvesting devices for Jatropha plantations which will cut down on the labour needed.
In fact, at JatrophaWorld 2008 Miami, we are finalising a panel discussion of such individuals to discuss the latest in mechanical harvesting technologies.
In addition to that, you can also find out about plantation management at JatrophaWorld 2008.
If you wish to join us in Miami, drop me an e-mail at divya@cmtsp.com.sg and I’ll assist you in the registration process. (The registration page is not open yet over here)
Sincerely,
Divya
The JatrophaWorld 2008 Team