INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZER:
NEBRASKA SOYBEAN BOARD

Nebraska Soybean Board has been and continues to be an unwavering industry trailblazer in the oil heat sector's transition to Bioheat® fuel. Their relentless commitment, innovation, and leadership have been pivotal in establishing Bioheat® fuel as the leading solution for our industry's sustainable future. Without this commitment marketing strategies, technical assistance, and research, our industry would be years behind, facing even greater challenges from anti-oil heat advocates.
 
Their dedication to Bioheat® fuel market development is not just support—it’s pioneering. Their vision and passion have consistently driven innovative ideas and initiatives that secure our industry's success. While “soybean” is a proud part of Nebraska’s identity, they understand the importance of feedstock and fuel diversity, and an all-of-the-above strategy, exemplify intelligence and forward-thinking approach.
 
Whenever called upon, Nebraska has responded with unwavering support, reinforcing its status as true leader in our shared journey. Thank you, Nebraska Soybean Board, for your indispensable role in our collective success.
2024 Attendance List - FINAL

A list of final 2024 registrations can be accessed HERE (alphabetical by last name and includes walk-ins on the days of the conference).  

THANKS TO ALL OUR ATTENDEES AND SPONSORS!

PLEASE RETURN TO NEXT YEAR'S CONFERENCE: THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CEMA, 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEMA, 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF EMARI, AND THE 86TH ANNIVERSARY OF NYOHA (precursor to NYSEC)

2025 DATES SCHEDULED FOR SEP 15-16 (but subject to change because the NEFI HEAT Show moved to August).
2024 Program Book
The conference published a program book for attendees, which includes summarized conference information (most of which can be found on this website) and sponsor advertisements.  A digital version of the book may be downloaded HERE.  Our program book will give you a good idea of what 2024's conference will look like.
September 23-24, 2024
Newport Marriott Hotel, Newport, RI
25 America's Cup Blvd, Newport, RI

Our eighth conference returns to the Fall this year for petroleum marketers and industry vendors.  It is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, the Energy Marketers Association of Rhode Island and the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association and the New York State Energy Coalition.

Our conference represents fuel oil markets in CT, MA, RI and NY counties of NY City and Long Island. Retailers sell 1.44 billion gallons of fuel oil to 2 million residential customers in this region, representing 41% of all fuel oil sold in the U.S. annually! This conference is dedicated to providing meaningful education to those retailers.  Though we're not a trade show, we still offer up to 28 vendor exhibits, which are excellent networking opportunities for a conference our size.

Please see the Schedule Tab for 2024 session details. Our 2023 flyer can be viewed from the button below and give you an idea of what this year's conference will look like.

NEW for 2024: NORA Technical Conference

NORA will run a dedicated track of sessions Monday afternoon.  Then they will be hosting a luncheon discussion on Tuesday afternoon with our European liquid heating colleagues from Europe. This insightful discussion will provide those in attendance with a unique perspective of the many similarities and some of the distinct differences between these two liquid heating marketplaces and how the U.S. liquid heating marketer can gain insights from some of the lessons learned today in Europe.

These discussions will serve as an informative backdrop to the subsequent NORA technical and policy workshop, which will be commencing immediately following the Tuesday afternoon lunch discussion at the Southern New England Energy Conference. Please don’t miss this unique opportunity to both listen to and to actively participate in this unique collaborative experience. 

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025: September 15-16, 2025

Click on Tabs at the top of this site to access details on conference topics. Click on ". . . more" to access sponsorships, motor fuels, and photos.

Exhibits

Though we're not a tradeshow, we will have onsite up to 28 exhibitors displaying their latest products and services on tabletops.  Pictured here is our exhibit area from a different Newport hotel.  Exhibit hallway from last year shown above.

Sponsorships

Make an impact at our conference with your customers through a sponsorship.  Sponsorships are available for every budget.  Though we are not a tradeshow, up to 28 "tabletop" exhibits are available during both days of the event.  Sponsorship details are forthcoming.

Newport Marriott

We return to the Newport Marriott which underwent an impressive renovation in 2015.  It has a spectacular atrium, and its conference center is ideally suited for a conference of our size,    Hotel Registration deadline is Sep. 6.  For 2023 HOTEL OPTIONS, click on the Hotel tab above or click here. 
 
For things to do in Newport, visit our Newport tab here.

Newport

Our conference returns for a sixth year to one of the top destinations in New England - Newport, RI.  It's famed for its sights, shopping and dining.  Shown here is Bowen's Wharf, the center of the dining district.  As with last year, dinner on Monday night is on your own, so you can sample some of the great restaurants Newport has to offer.  According to a USA Today newspaper review, here's their list of the top 10 restaurants in Newport here.
There are a lot of things to do in Newport.  Though our conference covers only two days, in an extended stay, you can visit mansions, play golf, shop, and go to restaurants.   Find things to do from the Discover Newport website HERE.