California Circular Bioeconomy Summit (BioCirCA)

Name: California Circular Bioeconomy Summit (BioCirCA)
Start: 2025-11-05T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-06T23:59:59-05:00
Location: California State University, Stanislaus

Past

November 5 – November 6 EST

Join GFI’s Jeremy Eltz at BioCirCA for forward-looking conversations on transforming waste into opportunity—and unlocking the power of bio-based innovation.

Event description

The California Circular Bioeconomy Summit—BioCirCA—is BEAM Circular’s annual gathering of changemakers committed to building a climate-smart, community-focused economy. GFI’s Jeremy Eltz will be among the featured speakers at this year’s summit, contributing to the dynamic discussions that explore how bio-based manufacturing and new economic models can turn waste into revenue, create quality jobs, and advance environmental resilience.

BioCirCA convenes industry leaders, educators, researchers, policymakers, students, and community partners from across sectors. It’s a unique opportunity to engage with the collaborative energy powering California’s circular bioeconomy—and to discover real-world strategies for scaling sustainable innovation.

Event location

California State University, Stanislaus

1 University Cir
Turlock, California 95382 + Google Map

GFI speaker

Jeremy Eltz, Ph.D.

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Jeremy Eltz will work to develop and support the education and workforce pipeline for the alternative protein industry. Prior to joining GFI, Jeremy Eltz served as the Director of Rural Education at the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis. Jeremy began his career as a research scientist and middle school teacher, before joining the Indiana Department of Education in 2012. During his time at the IDOE, Jeremy created and implemented the state’s first STEM plan—which resulted in the adoption of new STEM programs and pathways in K-12 education across the state. Jeremy has a bachelor’s in biology from Indiana University Bloomington, a master’s degree in teaching from Marian University, a PhD in educational leadership from Indiana State, and a school superintendent’s license. He currently resides in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife, Missy, and two daughters, Macy and Mallory.