FEW | Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo 2027

June 14–16, 2027

Omaha, NE

400 Exhibitors

Event Date

June 14–16, 2027

Location

Omaha, NE

Expected Exhibitors

400

About This Show

AI-drafted summary

The International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) is a leading business-to-business event for the fuel ethanol industry, returning to the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska on June 14-16, 2027 for its 43rd edition. Now in its fourth decade, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment.

The event draws ethanol producers from around the world alongside technology providers, engineers, scientists, investors, policy advocates, and government officials. Recognized as the largest and longest-running ethanol conference, the workshop returns each year to convene the industry. Programming spans plant operations, fermentation, process optimization, carbon capture integration, low-carbon fuel compliance, and emerging markets such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and value-added co-products.

FEW is worth attending for its combination of deep technical content, strategic market insight, and face-to-face networking. The 2027 event also runs alongside several co-located summits, giving attendees a single-price pass to the full range of sessions and the trade show floor.

Show Highlights

Co-located events under one registration: the Carbon Capture & Storage Summit, the Sustainable Fuels Summit (SAF, Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel), and the Ethanol 101 Summit.
A large trade show floor showcasing technologies and solutions for producers of every scale.
Signature program elements including FEW Awards, FEW Scholarships, and a Pitch Day for innovators.
Content tracks covering process improvements, carbon capture strategies, low-carbon fuel compliance, and new market opportunities from SAF to co-product innovation.
Networking with producers, technology providers, innovators, and policy leaders from across the global ethanol industry.

Attendance

According to the organizer, recent editions of FEW have drawn more than 2,500 attendees, 600-plus producers, and nearly 400 exhibitors, making it the largest and longest-running ethanol event in the world. The audience is heavily weighted toward ethanol producers, along with technology and equipment suppliers, engineers, scientists, investors, policy advocates, and government officials.

Booth Pricing

The official site promotes booth sales but does not publish flat booth prices online; interested exhibitors are directed to the sponsorship/exhibit prospectus or to call BBI International. One confirmed exhibitor benefit is that exhibitors receive two free full-conference passes per booth, with additional full-conference passes available for $995 each (early bird), a 31% discount from the standard full-conference rate.

Registration

Registration is handled online through the official FEW website, and a single price provides access to all co-located events. Rates confirmed for 2027 include:

Full Conference: $1,295 early bird / $1,495 after May 5, 2027
Full Conference – Speakers: $1,195 / $1,395
Full Conference – Government: $1,195 / $1,395
Full Conference – Student: $495 / $695 (valid student ID required)
Monday Only: $845
Tuesday Only: $995 / $1,195
Wednesday Only: $995 / $1,195

Qualifying ethanol, biodiesel, advanced biofuels/biochemical, cellulosic ethanol, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel producers can register for free, with complimentary passes limited to plant personnel from facilities currently operating or under construction. The early bird deadline is May 5, 2027. Complimentary press credentials are available to working media on request. For cancellations, a full refund less a $100 fee applies on or before April 15, 2027, a 75% refund from April 16 to May 14, 2027, and no refunds on or after May 15, 2027.

History

FEW is the largest and longest-running ethanol event, with the 2027 edition marking its 43rd year. For more than 40 years it has served as the central gathering place where ethanol producers convene with technology providers, innovators, and policy leaders. The event is produced by BBI International and presented by Ethanol Producer Magazine, and in recent years it has been held at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, growing to encompass co-located summits on carbon capture and sustainable fuels.

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Exhibitors

Exhibitor Information

400Expected Exhibitors

Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.

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Venue & Travel

CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 North 10th Street, Omaha, NEDirections

Venue

CHI Health Center Omaha

455 North 10th Street

CHI Health Center Omaha is an arena and convention center in Downtown Omaha operated by the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA); the 1.1-million-square-foot facility includes an 18,975-seat arena, a 194,000-square-foot exhibition hall, and 62,000 square feet of meeting space. The venue opened in 2003 and was designed by DLR Group.

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Parking

The CHI Health Center Omaha campus offers approximately 4,500 parking spaces. Additional public parking is available at downtown lots and garages within walking distance of the venue.

Getting There

The venue sits in downtown Omaha, making it walkable from the headquarter hotels — the Hilton Omaha Downtown is connected to the CHI Health Center by sky bridge and the Omaha Marriott Downtown is directly across the street. Omaha's Eppley Airfield (OMA) is the nearest commercial airport, a short drive northeast of downtown, and rideshare and taxi services are readily available throughout the area.

Nearby Hotels

The organizer lists two headquarter hotels in downtown Omaha:

Hilton Omaha Downtown — located in downtown Omaha and connected via sky bridge to the CHI Health Center, a block from Charles Schwab Field Omaha and less than a mile from the Old Market Entertainment District, with a spa, health club, and indoor pool.
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District — the anchor of the city's Capitol District, located across the street from the CHI Health Center and TD Ameritrade Park, with a rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and more than 15,000 square feet of event space.

Booking links for both hotels are made available on the official FEW site closer to the event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the 2027 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo?

The 43rd International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo takes place June 14-16, 2027 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Who should attend FEW?

FEW is a business-to-business event for the ethanol industry, drawing producers along with technology providers, engineers, scientists, investors, policy advocates, and government officials from around the world.

How much does registration cost and how do I register?

You register online through the official FEW website. Full Conference registration is $1,295 early bird and $1,495 after May 5, 2027, with discounted rates for students, government, speakers, and single days, plus free passes for qualifying ethanol and biofuel producers.

What events are included with a FEW registration?

One registration price provides access to all sessions plus the co-located Carbon Capture & Storage Summit, Sustainable Fuels Summit (SAF, Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel), and Ethanol 101 Summit, along with entry to the Expo and meal functions.

Which hotels are nearest the venue?

The Hilton Omaha Downtown is connected to the CHI Health Center by sky bridge, and the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District is located directly across the street. Both are in downtown Omaha within walking distance of the venue.