Recent & Upcoming North Rhine-Westphalia Events in Fall 2025
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is at the centre of forest and bioeconomy innovation in 2025. From climate-adapted reforestation to timber construction and renewable materials, here are the highlights from recent and upcoming events across the region.
Wrap-Up DLG Forest Days (DLG-Waldtage)
12–14 September 2025 | Lichtenau/Westphalia
A major forestry trade fair showcasing the latest technologies, machinery, and practices in sustainable forest management. The event brought together professionals, forest owners, and industry players for live demonstrations and networking.
Hybrid Symposium “Wind Turbines made of Wood”
25 September 2025 | Zentrum HOLZ, Olsberg
Experts and industry stakeholders discuss the potential of wood as a construction material for wind energy systems. The event will highlight new concepts, material technologies and more.
Final Event: SUPERB Demonstration Region NRW
1 October 2025 | Arnsberg
Closing event of the SUPERB project in North Rhine-Westphalia, presenting results and perspectives on climate-adapted reforestation. The focus was on moving “from concept to practice” to ensure resilient forest landscapes.
18th European Congress (EBH) 2025: Efficient Urban Timber Construction
9–10 October 2025 | Gürzenich, Cologne
The event is a platform for architects, engineers, timber builders and all players in the construction industry to exchange views on current developments and innovative solutions in urban timber construction.
16th Arnsberg Forest Forum: “Forest and Society”
4 November 2025 | Arnsberg
This year’s Arnsberg Forest Forum will be dedicated to discussing the relationship between opportunities and challenges, social benefits and demands on the forest.
Workshop: Building Materials from Renewable Agricultural & Forestry Resources
11 November 2025 | Campus Klein-Altendorf, University of Bonn
The workshop approaches the topic from the perspective of agriculture and forestry and aims to demonstrate why there are interesting alternatives and multiple challenges with building materials made from renewable resources.
Hybrid Conference with Excursion: “From Calamity to Value Creation”
26 November 2025 | Zentrum HOLZ, Olsberg
This event addressed the storage, utilisation, and processing of timber following major forest damage events. Participants examined how to turn large-scale calamities into opportunities for value creation.