2025 ACE Conference Agenda Showcases Biofuel Innovation and Industry Milestones

 ACE Conference Offers Packed Program on Future of Ethanol and Nearby Open House, Project Launch 

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is set to host its 38th annual conference on August 20–22, 2025, at The Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s agenda offers a forward-looking lineup of sessions focused on the most pressing topics and emerging opportunities in biofuels—from 45Z tax credit implementation to low-carbon farming practices, global market expansion, next-gen biofuels and technologies, and producer-driven innovation.

“This year’s agenda is packed with content that reflects where our industry is headed,” said Brian Jennings, ACE CEO. “We’re proud to bring this event to Sioux Falls, where so many stakeholders can come together to shape the future of ethanol.”

In the lead-up to the conference, ACE attendees are invited to an Open House and Project Launch at the AgriEnergy Innovations ethanol plant in Luverne, Minnesota, on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 20, just ahead of the official kickoff of the ACE conference Welcome Reception at 5:00 p.m. at The Canopy. This event, co-hosted between AgriEnergy and CapCO₂ Solutions, celebrates the launch of a collaborative effort to convert ethanol plant CO₂ waste into green methanol.

The Luverne facility is being developed as a biofuels innovation hub, showcasing technologies—including CapCO₂’s green methanol platform—with the goal of driving new value for producers, rural communities, and the broader ethanol economy.

“The Luverne Agri-Energy Bio Production Facility is an ideal place to prove out new technologies like CapCO₂ Solutions,” said David Kolsrud, ACE Board Member and Director of Badger State Ethanol. “The CapCO₂ Green Methanol project and many other opportunities abound with the facility due to its highly specialized equipment and focus on the next generation of biofuels.”

To participate in the open house event, please RSVP here or when registering for the conference. The full 2025 ACE Conference agenda is available at ethanol.org/conference/agenda, which features panels and sessions tailored for anyone interested in learning more about the biofuel industry.