This fall: Bioeconomy Austria Summit & Tech Tour Forest Bioeconomy 2026

EFI Bioregions on August 30, 2026

Bioeconomy Austria’s flagship Summit takes place on 5 October at the Seifenfabrik in Graz, bringing together its 400+ network partners from industry, agriculture, forestry and research to explore the bioeconomy as an economic driver, covering regional value creation, supply security and market opportunities for bio-based products.

The programme includes keynotes on timber construction and Austria’s bioeconomy footprint, company presentations across the forest, agriculture and aquatic value chains, and a financing panel with the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (in English). Free for Bioeconomy Austria network partners.

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The following day, 6 October, Holzcluster Steiermark, the Bioregions and Bioeconomy Austria host the back-to-back Tech Tour Forest Bioeconomy in Styria, showcasing innovative companies along the forest-based value chain. The event is held in English, so international participants are welcome.

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Bioeconomy Austria

As a member of the EFI Bioregions, Bioeconomy Austria represents regions across the country and supports collaborative efforts among regional governments, research institutions, and industries to foster innovation and sustainability in the bioeconomy sector.

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Recent & Upcoming North Rhine-Westphalia Events in Fall 2025

Bioregions Facility on September 23, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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