Past Events

The European Commission is organising the Industrial Innovation Info Days 2017, with the support of external stakeholders.  The aim is to: ​- Build the basis for the future of Industrial Research in Europe,– Inform relevant Industrial Technologies providers & users about EU activities in the field,– Enhance cooperation among Industrial stakeholders. ProgrammeMornings: plenary sessions with great […]

Communication workshop during the European Biotech Week Event: CommBeBiz Communication Workshop during European Biotech Week Date: Wednesday 27 September 2017, from 09:00 to 18:00 Venue: the European Forestry House, Rue du Luxembourg 66, 1000 Brussels / the European Parliament In the Communication Workshop organised by the EU project CommBeBiz under the umbrella event, European Biotech Week, you will learn how […]

​Implementing Natura 2000 in forests: lessons learned and looking ahead 27 September 2017, Brussels The next ThinkForest science-policy seminar presents the findings of a European interdisciplinary scientific study conducted by a team of 20 scientists.  What is the state of biodiversity in Europe’s forests? How is Natura 2000 implemented in forests, and what do we […]

Progress in materials science is always linked to the progress and welfare of human civilization. Future advances in multiple fields of science and engineering critically depend on the availability of superior materials. This congress, accordingly, attempts to provide a platform for researchers, scientists, engineers and students to share their findings and experience on the emerging […]

The fifth edition of the European Biotech Week will take place from September 25 to October 1, 2017. Biotech National Associations, in collaboration with companies, academic and government institutions, science museums and the media, will organise events across Europe to celebrate this cutting edge technology. No matter if your knowledge of biotech is vast or near to […]

FTP Managing Director Johan Elvnert is one of the speakers at the keynote session of the 50th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) that will take place in Brasov, Romania, from 25-29 September 2017.  Under the main theme of the event Innovating the competitive edge: from research to impact in the forest value chain, Elvnert will present the forest-based sector Vision […]

The 125th Anniversary Congress is a unique opportunity to celebrate past achievements, highlight IUFRO’s vital role in providing a sound basis for political decisions at all levels, strengthen collaboration with our stakeholders, and build bridges to other sectors such as water, agriculture and energy. This Congress aims to provide a platform for the exchange of […]

1st WOODRISE world congress on mid-rise and high-rise wood buildings at the heart of sustainable cities and the ecological transition, Bordeaux, France, 12–15 September 2017 How to translate an increasing global demand for wooden buildings into market opportunities that support the transition towards more dynamic, low-carbon living environments and sustainable cities? How to best benefit […]

Hosted by MEP Henna VirkkunenKeynote speech by European Commission Vice-President Jyrky Katainen Global megatrends such as resource scarcity, urbanisation, changing population structure, conscious consumption and digitalisation create permanent changes in the world we live in. How can wood-based products answer these challenges?  The exhibition of Finnish Usi puu – New Wood, an initiative of various […]

With some 350 participants, the PTS Coating Symposium is internationally the largest and most prominent meeting place for the surface finishing of paper and board. It will be held on 5-6 September 2017 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Munich.  The event aims to provide an impetus for innovation and initiate interdisciplinary and cross-sector co-operations between […]