1-2 October 2025
austria

About the 2nd B+ Summit

The B+ Summit will return on 1-2 October 2025, this time taking place in Vienna, Austria.

This higher biofuel blends conference – promoted by EBB and EWABA – will focus on the topic of large scale decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Vehicles through higher biodiesel (HVO & FAME) blends.

Building on the success of the inaugural edition, it is expected to gather 150+ participants from the biofuels industry and supply chain, transport & logistics companies, policymakers, NGOs, vehicle manufacturers, associations and journalists, all interested in the decarbonization of the road freight and passenger HDV sector.

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Agenda

Day One
2025-10-01
Day Two
2025-10-02
09:00
Registration
09:30 - 09:50
Presentation: Opening Session: B+ objectives & actions

• The B+ initiative
• What are higher blends
• What happened since Estoril
• Logic of the programme and session

09:50 - 10:10
Presentation: The role of biofuels in HDV decarbonisation

How can biofuels maximise their potential in today’s market and regulatory environment?

10:10 - 10:30
Presentation: Market and regulatory overview

Mandated demand for renewable liquid fuels to reach the EU climate objectives

10:30 - 11:00
Presentation: A closer look at the Fuel Quality Directive

The impact of the FQD on standards and regulations for high biofuel blends

11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 - 11:50
Presentation: REDIII transposition

Overview of blending mandates – implementation of the RED across Europe

12:15 - 13:00
Panel discussion: Higher blends in the EU policy framework

Do we need higher blends – Do  we have the right EU policies in place?

13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:15 - 15:15
Panel discussion: CEE Focus: Higher blends in practice

Closer look on a national level for Central and Eastern Europe

15:15 - 16:15
Panel discussion: Across Europe: Higher blends in practice

Closer look on a national level, across Europe

16:15 - 17:15
Panel discussion: World: Best case studies for B+

B+ use: what works, what are the challenges and how can we copy best case studies from around the world

17:15
Presentation: Closing remarks

Vision for the EU’s reindustrialisation: the role of biofuels

17:30
Cocktail Reception
09:00
Registration
09:30 - 09:45
Presentations: B+ today and future ahead

The contribution of B+ into transport decarbonisation and the opportunity ahead

09:45 - 10:15
Presentation: Deep dive into the CO2 Standards Emission Regulation

Co2 regulation in light-duty and heavy-duty – what role for higher blends

• 100% CNF
• CCF
• Penalties for OEMs
• Challenges in electrification

 

10:15 - 10:35
Presentation: Heavy-duty fleet and higher blends

• Vehicles ready for B+/HVO
• Different categories (Trucks, buses, coaches, vans)

10:35 - 11:00
Presentation: Infrastructure and distribution of higher blends

• Multiple pumps for multiple blends
• Incentives for end users
• Captive fleets

11:00 - 11:20
Presentation: ICE today & tomorrow

The role of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) in the future of automotive

11:20 - 11:40
Presentation: Tour d’Europe presentation

Project overview, objectives, results and road ahead

11:40 - 12:00
Presentation: Scope 2 and 3 GHG emissions: role of higher blends

Value chain emissions reporting and the role of higher biofuel blends as an effective mechanism to mitigate their releases

12:00 - 12:40
Presentation: Fleet manager perspective

Transport sector vision for the use of higher blends

12:40 - 13:30
Panel discussion: Higher blends beyond road

Contribution of B+ beyond road use, and opportunities in non-road sectors

13:30 - 13:45
Closing remarks: B+ initiative and road ahead

The role of industry & policymaking

13:45
Lunch & Event End
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Confirmed Speakers

Angel-Alvarez
Angel Alvarez Alberdi
EWABA
Angel-Alvarez
Angel Alvarez Alberdi
EWABA
Angel-Alvarez
Angel Alvarez Alberdi
EWABA
Angel-Alvarez
Angel Alvarez Alberdi
EWABA
Angel-Alvarez
Angel Alvarez Alberdi
EWABA

Venue

Contact

For more information on any aspect of this event, please contact Charys Bestley using any of the details below.

Charys Bestley
Event Manager

bplus@forum-europe.com