North America's
Leading SAF & Aviation
Decarbonization Event
About the Event
Where the SAF value chain plans for the future
The aviation and energy value chains will gather in Houston again next November to plan for the future of SAF in North America, and to safeguard the progress made — ensuring SAF remains central to energy and climate strategy.
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800 market leaders in one room
Airlines, refiners, SAF producers, feedstock providers, airports, and banks — connected across extended and structured networking breaks.
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Expert-led roundtables in every track
Get face-to-face time with the experts and join your peers in conversation on common challenges and actionable opportunities.
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The entire SAF value chain — in one forum
Connect producers with investors, airports with infrastructure, airlines with corporates, and policymakers with the industry.
Confirmed Speakers — November 2026
Meet the 2026 Speakers
Early confirmed voices from across the SAF value chain. More to be announced.
Meet the Sponsors
The organisations powering SAF North America Congress — investing in leading SAF & aviation decarbonization.
Interested in sponsoring?
Join the organisations shaping the future of SAF at Houston 2026.
Houston · November 4–6, 2026
Three days. The entire SAF agenda.
Advance Networking + Deep Dives
SAF Intelligence & Advance-Networking Day
An exclusive pre-conference day for serious practitioners — four specialist streams running in parallel, designed for those who want more than the headline sessions. Connect early with your peer group before the main event opens.
Stream 1
From Projects to Production
What separates announced SAF projects from those that actually reach FID, construction, and production.
- Project discipline, permitting & engineering
- Financing alignment & practical delivery decisions
- FID readiness in a shifting policy environment
Stream 2
Feedstocks, Carbon Intensity & U.S. Agricultural Advantage
How North American feedstocks can support SAF growth while meeting increasingly complex carbon-intensity and market-access requirements.
- Crop-based pathways, residues & woody biomass
- LCA differences & certification requirements
- Policy & methodology questions shaping long-term role
Stream 3
Policy Stacking, Certification & Market Access
Unpacking the rules, standards, and approval pathways that determine whether SAF can move credibly across markets.
- Certification & testing requirements
- Policy debates shaping market access & claims
- Safeguarding project confidence under policy uncertainty
Stream 4
Future Fuels: eSAF, PtL, CO₂ & Hydrogen
The practical conditions needed to move eSAF and other future fuels to commercial scale — covering hydrogen, carbon sourcing, grid access, and pathway viability.
- Long-term innovation vs nearer-term scale-up
- Distinguishing viable pathways from speculation
- CO₂ sourcing, grid access & commercial foundations
Opening Keynotes
Strengthening and Growing U.S. SAF Leadership
- Strengthening U.S. SAF Leadership: Accelerating projects to define the global industry
- America's Agricultural Advantage: Building rural economics and SAF scale-up in tandem
- What Turns SAF Ambition into Action? Policy, partnerships and practical support mechanisms
- U.S. Energy Dominance: Unlocking capital flows and new investment models
Afternoon Focus Streams
4 Parallel Tracks — Afternoon
Following the networking lunch, four specialist streams run concurrently across the afternoon.
Session Highlights
Thursday Afternoon Sessions
- The North American Project Landscape: Which pathways, feedstocks and projects will shape SAF scale-up
- When Oil Spikes, What Happens to SAF
- Project Post-Mortem: Why SAF projects stall, slip or struggle
- Point-Source CO₂ vs DAC: What will actually power eFuel scale?
- From Refinery to Runway: Building a SAF logistics system fit for scale
Opening Keynotes
Building a Durable Global SAF Market
- Policy Pit-Stop: Defining the Future of the Global SAF Market
- State Incentives, State Competition, and the New U.S. Policy Patchwork
- Inside the Airline Buyer Mindset: What turns conversation into commercial commitment?
- Midterm Roundup: What the Midterm results mean for U.S. SAF
Afternoon Focus Streams
4 Parallel Tracks — Afternoon
Four specialist streams running concurrently across Friday afternoon, covering policy through to innovation.
Session Highlights
Friday Afternoon Sessions
- Trade Flows, Duties & Export Routes: How global markets shape U.S. SAF economics
- What Do Funders Need to See? The investor checklist for SAF projects
- Creative Risk Sharing Under Policy Uncertainty and Getting Deals Over the Line
- Book and Claim Beyond the Pilot Phase
- Beyond SAF: How OEMs, operators and regulators are preparing for an EVTOL future
Get Involved
Sponsor or Speak
at SAF Congress NA
Position your organization at the heart of North America's SAF industry. Choose the level of presence that fits your goals.
Tiered Sponsorships
Position your brand at the center of the U.S. SAF market with a sponsorship package built around your commercial objectives.
- Stage presence through presentations, panel discussions, and pre-event recorded interviews
- Booth in the networking zone to showcase your solutions to 800+ decision-makers
- Featured webinar slot for pre-event profile building
- Additional delegate passes for your wider team
Branding Opportunities
Put your logo where decisions are made. Your brand travels with every conversation at SAF Congress NA — on stage, in print, and online.
- Company logo and profile featured on our website and all event collateral
- Branding on stage sets and banners throughout the three-day event
- Exclusive sponsorship of networking breaks, premium dinners, or charging stations
- Logo placement on 1-2-1 networking app used by all 800 attendees
Targeted Networking
Own your space in the room. Build lasting relationships across the full SAF value chain — airlines, refiners, investors, and policymakers.
- Dedicated booth in the networking zone to showcase your products and services
- Generate and track leads through our 1-2-1 meeting scheduling app
- Access to pre-scheduled meetings with qualified attendees before the event opens
- Strengthen connections across the aviation and energy value chain
