IPPS is the leading technical conference on wood based panels, including all aspects of panel production technology, feedstocks, resins and additives, market analysis and the use of wood based panels in furniture and construction applications. The conference will be hosted on 7th & 8th October 2015 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales.

Call for papers now published. The Submission deadline 31st March 2015.

On the occasion of its launch at the European Parliament on 04 February, the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EBA) calls for more predictable calls and a longer-term strategy for developing a competitive, dynamic and sustainable Bioeconomy in Europe.

Developing the bioeconomy is only feasible if the EU provides a holistic, coherent and harmonised framework in a range of policy fields: agriculture, forestry, marine, industrial, climate, environment, energy, research, innovation and regional development.

The University of Primorska awarded a grant by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Teaming grant instrument. The purpose of the funds is to increase innovation excellence in Europe in general, especially in member states under-performing in innovation.  

Conference InWood2015: Innovations in wood materials and processes in frame of INWOOD project will cover a wide range of topics related to wood science & technology, wood-based materials and processes, renewable materials, emerging products, innovations and markets. The conference will provide an opportunity for scientists, engineers, technology developers & industry, and government officials to highlight leading-edge material and process developments for future sustainable wood-based industries.

The deadline for abstracts has been now extended until February 28th 2015.

The IRG-WP Annual Conference will take place in May 10-14, 2015 at the Hotel del Mar in Viña del Mar, Chile. The conference is organised by the International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRGWP), the leading global organization for the
dissemination of scientific information on wood protection
products.

This IRG46 conference Chile is trying to reach out beyond the
research and industry community attending on a regular
yearly basis. The conference will include the following Sections:
Section 1: Biology
Section 2: Test Methodology and Assessment
Section 3: Wood Protecting Chemicals
Section 4: Processes and Properties
Section 5: Sustainability and Environment

Deadline for registration:  15th April 2015
Deadline for paper submission: 1st March 2015