Sustainable wood construction from Finland and Germany

An exclusive networking event

Date: Thursday 17 October, 2024 at 14:00-19:00
Venue: Münchner Künstlerhaus, Lenbachplatz 8, 80333 München

Get inspired by architectural trends from Finland and Germany! Finland is a global leader in sustainable wood construction. This event offers a distinctive forum for professionals across various fields – architects, engineers, builders, researchers, and decision-makers – to delve into the latest innovations in eco-friendly wood construction. With inspiring keynotes and valuable networking opportunities, this event aims to highlight the potential of wood construction and foster collaborations between Finland and Germany. Join us for an event filled with knowledge and engaging conversations!

The event is free of charge but requires registration.

THE EVENT WILL FEATURE

Keynotes: Wood Construction: Challenges and Chances. Learn about regulatory frameworks and conditions for wood construction in Finland and Germany from Finnish and German experts.
Best practice: Current architectural trends and outstanding wood construction projects will be presented by selected Finnish and German keynote speakers.
Networking buffet: Get to know stakeholders of the wood construction sector in an exciting venue

AGENDA

14:00 Registration and coffee
14:30 Introduction and opening words
14:35 Keynote presentations: Bigger picture – “Growth and development with wood”
15:45 Break
16:00 Keynote presentations: Best practice – Outstanding wood construction projects
16:40 Company presentations (participating Finnish companies)
17:15 Networking buffet
19:00 End of the event

SPEAKERS

Mr. Dr. Matti Kuittinen, Professor for sustainable construction, Aalto university
Mr. Kai Lintunen, Head of International Communication, Finnish Forest Association
Mr. Erkko Aarti, Architect, Partner, AOR Arkkitehdit Oy
Ms. Dr.Ing. Sandra Schuster, Architect, Director of TUM., Wood & Research Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Engineering and Design Chair of Architecture and Timber Construction

PLEASE SAVE 17 OCTOBER IN YOUR CALENDAR AND REGISTER HERE

Organizer

Ms. Hannele Halmetoja
Senior Advisor, Business Finland Germany
hannele.halmetoja (at) businessfinland.fi
Mr. Alexi Wahlroos
Advisor, Business Finland Germany
alexi.wahlroos (at) businessfinland.fi

Subscribe Puuinfo’s newsletter to get more current information

From Puuinfo’s newsletter you get regularly an overview of globally interesting news from the Finnish timber construction sector.