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MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER PRESENTS May 23 & 24, 2019 | Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine The bioeconomy uses renewable biological resources from land and sea – such as fish, forests, and micro-organisms – to produce energy, food, and value-added materials. The wide array of biobased products include edible water bottles made from seaweed, compostable plastic bags, and apparel made from milk, wood, or coffee grounds. Moving from a fossil fuel to a biobased economy can help to slow the negative impacts of climate change and create new economic activity in and around rural regions. Rich in natural resources, Maine is uniquely poised to capitalize on new and promising technologies. With implications beyond forest products and marine resources, the diverse range of biobased chemicals, fuels, plastics, and textiles being produced offer new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across all industry sectors. Consumer demand and willingness to pay more for sustainable products is growing around the world. What can we learn from the biomaterials revolution in the Nordic countries? How can your business be part of this exciting global paradigm shift? AMBASSADOR SPONSOR DIGNITARY SPONSOR AWARD SPONSORS KEYNOTE SPEAKER We are delighted to welcome Jaana Husu-Kallio, Finland's Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, who oversaw the country's transformation from a traditional pulp and paper forest industry into a world-leading bioeconomy sector. MEDIA PARTNER INNOVATION PAVILION SPONSOR NETWORKING SESSION SPONSOR NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE SPONSOR OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR DINNER SPONSOR Register today for Northern New England's premier international business event! LEARN MORE AT MITC.COM DIPLOMAT SPONSORS

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