Industry Conference on Technologies for Forestry and Wood Industry

november 24-26, 2026

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289 days 6 hours 50 minutes 18 seconds

Participate in the industry events as part of the FORESTech SUMMIT Poland:

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Medal Ceremony

Date

4 november
time. 14:00

Location

Hall B
Trade Fair Studio

Trade Fair Medals Award Ceremony 

Sustainable development and new technologies in forestry and woodworking

Conference Patrons

Conference room 1
Hall B

Sustainable development and new technologies in forestry and woodworking

11:00

Dariusz Drąg – Director of Development at PWE

Opening of the trade fair and conference.

speaker portrait

11:10

Paweł Kozakiewicz, PhD, professor at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Wood and Wooden Structures Center – comprehensive support for wooden construction in Poland.

speaker portrait

11:55

Dr Agnieszka Mandziuk

The forest is not just wood; it has non-productive functions.

speaker portrait

12:40

Marek Grześkiewicz, PhD, Eng.

Thermomechanically modified wood – properties and potential applications.

speaker portrait

13:25

Dr Jarosław Oktaba

Rules governing the functioning of the EUDR in the trade of forest products.

14:10

End of Day 1 of the conference.

speaker portrait

11:00

Prof. Piotr Beer, PhD

Profit from recovery – the market potential of full upcycling of wood waste in the design of premium products.

speaker portrait

12:00

Andrzej Radomski, PhD

Wood and plastic: combining the elements.

speaker portrait

12:45

Dr Bartłomiej Woźniak

Does modern technology allow for research using GPS-GSM loggers on forest owls?

13:30

End of Day 3 of the conference.

Robots among trees – the future of automation and precise measurement of forest raw materials

Conference Room 1
Hall B

Robots among trees – the future of automation and precise measurement of forest raw materials

speaker portrait

12:20

Paweł Tylek, PhD, Eng., Prof. URK - Head of the Department of Forest Utilization and Forestry Technology, Faculty of Forestry, URK.

Robotization in forestry.

speaker portrait

13:05

Arkadiusz Stańczykiewicz, PhD, Eng., Professor at the University of Rzeszów – Department of Forest Utilization and Forestry Technology, Faculty of Forestry, University of Rzeszów

Remote systems for measuring and calculating wood volume.

Private forests and the timber industry – common directions for development

Conference Patrons

Conference room 1
Hall B

Private forests and the timber industry – common directions for development

speaker portrait

11:00

Małgorzata Gackowska, editor-in-chief of Meblarstwo. Komponenty i technologie (Furniture Manufacturing. Components and Technologies), journalist for Gazeta Przemysłu Drzewnego (Wood Industry Journal)

Opening of the second day of the conference.

speaker portrait

11:05

Piotr Garstka, Director of the Office - Polish Chamber of Commerce for the Wood Industry

The timber market in Poland and the situation in the timber industry.

Market situation, summary of the year, prospects for the wood industry.

speaker portrait

11:35

Stefan Traczyk, President of the Board of the Association of Foresters and Forest Owners

Private forests in Poland – potential, barriers, prospects.

Forestry in Poland and Europe, characteristics of private forests in Poland, private forestry – trends, the role of Forest Chambers.

speaker portrait

12:05

Stefan Traczyk, President of the Board of the Association of Foresters and Forest Owners

Presentation of the Kazimierz Szeptycki Award.

FORESTech Summit Poland

Conference Patrons

Conference room 1
Hall B

FORESTech Summit Poland

11:00

Dariusz Drąg – Director of Development at PWE

Opening of the conference.

speaker portrait

11:10

Paweł Kozakiewicz, PhD, professor at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Wood and Wooden Structures Center – comprehensive support for wooden construction in Poland.

speaker portrait

11:55

Agnieszka Mandziuk

The forest is not just wood; it has non-productive functions.

speaker portrait

12:40

Marek Grześkiewicz, PhD, Eng.

Thermomechanically modified wood – properties and potential applications.

speaker portrait

13:25

Dr Jarosław Oktaba

Rules governing the functioning of the EUDR in the trade of forest products.

14:10

Piotr Piórkowski – Forest Utilization Department, General Directorate of State Forests

Changes in technical conditions from 2026.

14:45

End of Day 1 of the conference.

speaker portrait

11:00

Małgorzata Gackowska, editor-in-chief of Meblarstwo. Komponenty i technologie (Furniture Manufacturing. Components and Technologies), journalist for Gazeta Przemysłu Drzewnego (Wood Industry Journal)

Opening of the second day of the conference.

speaker portrait

11:05

Piotr Garstka, Director of the Office - Polish Chamber of Commerce for the Wood Industry

The timber market in Poland and the situation in the timber industry.

Market situation, summary of the year, prospects for the wood industry.

speaker portrait

11:35

Stefan Traczyk, President of the Board of the Association of Foresters and Forest Owners

Private forests in Poland – potential, barriers, prospects.

Forestry in Poland and Europe, characteristics of private forests in Poland, private forestry – trends, the role of Forest Chambers.

speaker portrait

12:05

Stefan Traczyk, President of the Board of the Association of Foresters and Forest Owners

Presentation of the Kazimierz Szeptycki Award.

speaker portrait

12:20

Paweł Tylek, PhD, Eng., Prof. URK - Head of the Department of Forest Utilization and Forestry Technology, Faculty of Forestry, URK.

Robotization in forestry.

speaker portrait

13:05

Arkadiusz Stańczykiewicz, PhD, Eng., Professor at the University of Rzeszów – Department of Forest Utilization and Forestry Technology, Faculty of Forestry, University of Rzeszów

Remote systems for measuring and calculating wood volume.

speaker portrait

13:50

Cezary Godziszewski - Marketing Department, General Directorate of State Forests

Rules for the sale of timber in State Forests.

14:30

End of the second day of the conference.

speaker portrait

11:00

Prof. Piotr Beer, PhD

Profit from recovery – the market potential of full upcycling of wood waste in the design of premium products.

speaker portrait

12:00

Andrzej Radomski, PhD

Wood and plastic: combining the elements.

speaker portrait

12:45

Bartłomiej Woźniak

Does modern technology allow for research using GPS-GSM loggers on forest owls?

13:30

End of Day 3 of the conference

Regulations and the market – key changes for the wood industry and forestry from 2026

Conference room 1
Hall B

Regulations and the market – key changes for the wood industry and forestry from 2026

14:10

Piotr Piórkowski – Forest Utilization Department, General Directorate of State Forests

Changes in technical conditions from 2026.

speaker portrait

14:30

Cezary Godziszewski - Marketing Department, General Directorate of State Forests

Rules for the sale of timber in State Forests.

Speakers' comments

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Celebrating Excellence: Medal Awards Ceremony

This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contributions to the industry’s development and showcasing the most advanced solutions in the following categories:

Trade Fair Premiere: Recognition for exhibitors who introduced innovative products or services at the fair, presenting them to the public for the first time.

Innovation: An award for companies that have presented groundbreaking technologies or solutions with the potential to revolutionize the industry.

Trade Fair Display: A prize awarded for exceptional booth design and aesthetics that stand out for their creativity and attract visitors’ attention.

Trade Fair Product: An award for exhibitors whose product stands out for its quality, functionality, and significance for the industry’s development, earning recognition from both visitors and experts.

The trade fair studio

We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where during exclusive interviews with industry experts and outstanding exhibitors, you will learn about the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge. The Trade Fair Studio is also connected with the Medal Award Ceremony, where distinguished exhibitors are honored, adding prestige to the event and highlighting the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry..

Inspiring conversations and new opportunities – the networking zone awaits!

The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees can exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business connections in a more informal atmosphere.

Join us to deepen your knowledge, continue the inspiring discussions from the conference, and form valuable relationships that can benefit both you and your company!