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Speed dating in the forest

The Bioregions Facility in Europe has kicked off its second series of Forestry Speed Dating events on the theme of Bio-based solutions for sustainable construction. Source: Timberbiz

The matchmaking event will continue with its ordinary format: Two or three innovation owners present their wood construction innovations that focus on a common topic. Examples of focus topics include:

  • Bio-based wood treatment
  • Wood-based insulation
  • Wood-based glues
  • Modular construction
  • Digitalisation in wood construction
  • Monitoring wooden buildings
  • Circularity in wood construction
  • Use of hardwoods; Low maintenance solutions
  • Fire-safety.

After the presentations, the attendees can connect with the innovation owners in break-out rooms and together they can seek potential collaborations.

The Forestry Speed Dating events follow different themes. Within each theme, the Bioregions Facility organises a number of Forestry Speed dating events with their own specific focus.

During each Forestry Speed Dating event, two or three innovations are presented by their owners. These innovations can belong to companies, research projects or even government initiatives. After the presentations of the innovations, one breakout room per speaker is opened so that attendees can connect and pursue collaborations with the innovators

During the first Forestry Speed Dating series, that ran during October 2021 – March 2022, you could discover new digital solutions to improve forest management, sustainable forest operations and efficient supply.

This second Forestry Speed Dating Series will take place from June to December 2022 and will allow attendees to discover the latest innovations related to timber and hybrid construction.

Bioregions’ Forestry Speed Dating events emerged to foster innovation in the regional forest bioeconomy and to put innovators in contact with potential partners and end-users, to speed up innovation and create new partnerships.