The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has released a preliminary agenda showcasing general sessions and breakout tracks at the organization’s 39th annual ACE Conference, taking place August 19-21, 2026, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.
The agenda will feature several key speakers, including U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Tom Kloza, a world-renowned oil market analyst, and Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC).
Representative Fischbach and Tom Kloza will be featured during the general session on Thursday, August 20.
"Biofuels are essential to the strength of our rural economy, providing market stability for our hardworking farmers, lowering costs for families at the pump, and reinforcing American energy independence," said Congresswoman Fischbach. "I look forward to joining the American Coalition for Ethanol at this year's annual conference to discuss how we can continue to advance and protect our homegrown energy priorities."
According to ACE CEO Brian Jennings, “Rep. Fischbach played a pivotal role in recently helping enact bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives ensuring year-round market access for E15. As we continue pressing the U.S. Senate to act on year-round E15, we are honored she will be giving a congressional keynote to our conference attendees.”
Kloza is considered one of the top oil market analysts in the world, gaining special acclaim when he correctly predicted prices in 2014 and 2015. “Given the turmoil in global and domestic petroleum markets due to the war with Iran and bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz, Tom Kloza’s keynote is likely to be the most popular session of our conference,” Jennings said. “Kloza’s unmatched market contacts, knack for witty observations, and reliably accurate market predictions make his keynote a must-see.”
Kloza is regularly quoted as an expert by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press and other major media outlets and has specifically covered futures markets, spot markets, and anything related to the North American fuel distribution system.
Ryan LeGrand will be a featured keynote speaker on Friday, August 21.
“Ethanol exports have been the shining star in terms of creating new demand, and LeGrand and his global team have successfully led efforts to develop new export markets for our members,” said Jennings. “We are privileged to have Ryan LeGrand join us to discuss efforts to continue growing the market for U.S. ethanol around the world.”
Additional speakers and session details will be added in the weeks ahead. For more information and to register, visit ethanol.org/events/conference.