Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Institute of Law and Sustainable Development under the auspices of the Dean of the Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development at the Slovak University of Agriculture and Visegrad Grants ID #22310328 cordially invite you to the 6^th International Scientific Conference FAST-GROWING TREES AND PLANTS GROWING FOR ENERGY PURPOSES (Theory and good practices of growing and energy use of biomass) September 5–6^th 2024 in Nitra, RC Agrobiotech

The aim of the international conference is to present a comprehensive view on the importance of biomass for its sustainable energy use. Results obtained from the studying functional processes that are responsible for the production potential of energy trees and plants under specific agro-environmental conditions will be presented. Another objective is to point to "good practice" experiences of growing and environmental impact of energy crops. Innovative EU strategies related to the circular economy in terms of applied bioenergy research focused on the latest trends in biochemical and thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels with higher energy density will be also discussed. The Conference is intended for university educators, researchers, practitioners, PhD. students and the scientific public.

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

FAST-GROWING TREES AND PLANTS GROWN FOR ENERGY PURPOSES

September 5^th, 2024

Congress hall of AgroBioTech Research Centre,

Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra

 9⁰⁰ –  9³⁰

Registration of participants

Chairman: Vladimír Kišš

9³⁰ –  9⁴⁵

Opening speech: Pavol Schwarcz, PROFESSOR Ing., PhD., Dean of the Faculty

9⁴⁵ – 10¹⁰

The Role of Environmental Strategies in Biomass Energy Transition: A Qualitative Analysis of Interviews in Slovakia - Rigi Fahimeh, Dr., Yasouj University, Iran

10¹⁰ – 10³⁵     

The future energy scenarios for Slovakia: Examining carbon border adjustment mechanism and the role of biomass - Karatayev Marat, Assoc. Prof. Ing., PhD., Karl-Franzens University of Graz, Austria; University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

 Chairman: Ivana Vačková

11¹⁰– 11³⁵       

Renewable energy resources in the Polish energy mix – economic and political opportunities and challenges: The problem of decision and energy reforms - Lisiakiewicz Rafał, Dr. habil., prof KUE, Krakow University of Economics, Poland

11³⁵ – 12⁰⁰      

Diameter at breat height by innovative close-range technologies of Paulownia plantations - Michal Skladan, Ing., Technical University in Zvolen

Chairman: Vladimír Kišš

13¹⁵ – 13⁴⁰       

Legislative framework of the EU and Slovakia for growing of energetic fast-growing plants - Lazíková Jarmila, prof. JUDr. Ing., PhD., Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

13⁴⁰ – 14⁰⁵      

Possibilities of social entrepreneurship in the context of land use for biomass production - Žuffová Eva, Ing., PhD., Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

 

September 6^th, 2024

Congress hall of AgroBioTech Research Centre,

Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra

9⁰⁰ – 10³⁰       

Coffee, discussion and conclusion of the conference

10³⁰ – 11³⁰      

Excursion (for those who are registered)

Conference administration

Registration and further information: vladimir.kiss@uniag.sk                     

Organizing Committee: vladimir.kiss@uniag.sk; zaneta.paukova@uniag.sk etela.kompasova@uniag.sk