The North American Biochar Conference is considered one of the flagship events to stay in-the-know, understand the latest research and trends, and make connections across the industry.
If you’re reading this blog, you likely already know that. So, we’re sharing five additional, unofficial reasons to join us in New Orleans this November — beyond the learning, innovating, and connecting that you’ll do alongside major players in biochar.
1. You’ll finally meet that person you’ve been emailing for two years.
In this digital-first world, we can guarantee some of your clients, colleagues, and partners will be on the ground at the North American Biochar Conference. This three-day event becomes an incredible gathering space where connecting in person is actually possible.
There’s something special about finally meeting with someone who was just a “Zoom square” on your screen, and the kinds of conversations that happen while together in person are just different.
2. The best moment you’ll have is quite possibly not on the agenda.
The conference agenda has multiple tracks, sessions, networking breaks, and receptions designed to bring you the latest in research and industry trends. And yet, we know the value in attending conferences like this often occur in the “in-between” times — those hallway chats, lunch brainstorming sessions, impromptu dinners, or pre-session coffee walks.
3. New Orleans. It’s better than another Zoom webinar.
This one pretty much speaks for itself. New Orleans, Louisiana is a convergence city, where culture, cuisines, music, languages, and waterways all meet. It’s also the birthplace of jazz and home to neighborhood foods and tradition. Plus, the city’s tumultuous relationship with the Mississippi River, wetlands, storm management, and more is particularly grounding. And don’t forget about beignets.
4. Your LinkedIn feed will be insufferable if you don’t come.
Instead of hearing about the presentations, announcements, and gatherings after the fact, you’re invited to plug into the pulse of the industry while it’s being created. Plus, attendees get access to each other through the event Whova app with private messaging, business card exchanges, self-organized meet-ups, and more. Skip the professional FOMO (fear of missing out) this year and make your mark on the conference, gain answers to what you’ve been asking for weeks – or years – and connect with people from across the industry.
5. The inspiration that follows this event is unmatched.
We consistently hear that the conference allows people to jumpstart their projects, relationships, careers, and more. There’s an energy that carries through the experience — and we’re pretty confident it’s from the people who make this event. Gathering with people who match your enthusiasm and understand your work is a gamechanger.
All unofficial reasons aside, attending the North American Biochar Conference is an invitation to get out of your day-to-day, collide with people outside your particular corner of biochar, and be part of an industry building real momentum and setting the standard for biochar.
See you there on November 16–18, 2026 in New Orleans.
