The European Biomass Industry Association (EUBIA), a Brussels based non profit association, is a strong representative of bioenergy sectors and has an exclusive chance to influence the European directives, communications and various EU papers. Many national biomass associations ranging from R&D centres, technology providers and energy utilities, to SMEs have joined EUBIA since 1996.EUBIA's vision is to create a strong and reliable biomass sector able to contribute significantly to a global, sustainable energy system. It intends to represent, protect and promote the interests of the European biomass industry in general and the interests of its members in particular. Additionally it will support the development of innovative bioenergy concepts and foster international co-operation within the bioenergy field.