# Sustainable Aviation Futures North America 2026

- Dates: 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026
- Location: Marriott Marquis, Houston, United States
- Organiser: SAF
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Expected attendance: 800

## Who attends

Every attendee is a qualified professional from the SAF value chain — C-suite, VP-level, and technical directors actively seeking partners, solutions, and suppliers.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.safcongressna.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.safcongressna.com/attend)
- [Agenda](https://www.safcongressna.com/agenda)

## Topics

- Aviation
- Sustainable
- Sustainable Aviation

## Speakers

- Bruce Fleming, CEO, Montana Renewables
- Reema Bari, Head of Aviation Americas, Shell
- Margaux Thoyer-Rozat, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manager, Air France
- Amina Dammann, Partner, King & Spalding
- Sean Arians, VP - Sustainable Production & Value Chain Engagement, National Corn Growers Association
- Michael AuBuchon, Founder, SAFFRON Consulting
- Mike Fulton, Chief SAF Guy, FedEx
- Courtney Unruh, Vice President of SAF, Americas, Qantas
- Nora Lovell Marchant, Vice President - Global Sustainability, AMEX GBT
- Graham Noyes, Managing Attorney, Noyes Law Corporation
- Susan Shifflet, Executive Director, Texas Hydrogen Alliance
- Gerard Ostheimer, Head of Secretariat, Biofuture Council
- Sean Newsum, Managing Director, Environmental Affairs, Airlines for America
- Tatiana Bruce da Silva, Deputy Director, Energy Systems, EFI Foundation
- Francesco Di Sabatino, Senior Research Engineer, Southwest Research Institute
- Carolina Grassi, Business Development & Innovations Manager, RSB
- Andre de Fontaine, Senior Director, GMA / SABA Secretariat Team
- Wray Thorn, Partner & Co-Founder, Focus Impact Partners
- Dr. Shen Wang, Senior Partner / Founder, Green Development Institute / SAFPAC Inc
- Matthew Fischbacher, Director Energy and Environment, ALPA ASP

## Sponsors and partners

- Shell Aviation
- Fluor
- Gevo
- Honeywell UOP
- Phillips 66
- Aether Fuels
- Airbus
- Merrick
- Neste

## Where to stay

- **The Lancaster Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, 701 Texas Street, Houston, 77002
- **Hotel ICON**: 240 m from the venue, 220 Main Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelicon.com/)
  - Phone: +1 713 224 4266
- **Moxy Houston Downtown**: 280 m from the venue, 412 Main Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houox-moxy-houston-downtown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-855-487-6699
- **Sam Houston Hotel**: 460 m from the venue, Houston
- **Magnolia Hotel Houston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel**: 500 m from the venue, 1100 Texas Avenue, Houston, 77002
- **Hyatt Place Houston / Downtown**: 520 m from the venue, 1114 Texas Avenue, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/texas/hyatt-place-houston-downtown/iahzh)
  - Phone: +1 832-930-8500
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown**: 540 m from the venue, 723 Main Street, Houston, 77002
- **Club Quarters Hotel, Houston, Downtown**: 550 m from the venue, 720 Fannin Street, Houston, 77002

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