No other region in the world is home to so many low cost producers of sugarcane as Latin America. Led by Brazil there are numerous nations that boast extremely favourable conditions for sugarcane growing. Therefore it is hardly surprising that Latin America is the world's leading exporting region for both sugar and ethanol.

In order to cater for all present and future needs the industry in the region has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme worth billions of US Dollars. While the financial crisis will result in a slow-down in investment the positive fundamentals will remain intact. The world sugar deficit expected for 2008/09 and the tight conditions on the global alcohol market forecast for 2009 are likely to bring the sector back on track in a relatively short period of time.

This year we have expanded our programme to offer you more expert insight into this dynamic sector and more opportunities to do business with your colleagues from all over the world. F.O. Licht's Sugar and Ethanol Brazil 2009 includes a 3-day Main Conference which will provide expert analysis of the sugar and alcohol industry in Brazil and Latin America, and a Production Workshop which will bring you up-to-date with the latest technical developments.

Bringing together a distinguished speaker panel, this timely international conference attracts senior executives from all sectors - producers, traders, equipment suppliers, oil companies, shipping and logistics specialists, biotechnology companies, investors and buyers. Last year it attracted over 400 delegates, so join us in São Paulo for this unique industry meeting and network with executives from around the world.

Plus a Focused One-Day Ethanol Production Workshop