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10^th Karelia Symposium: Responsible future of wood use

University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus, Thursday 16 April 2026

*** Registration has closed—see you at the symposium! ***

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and Teollisuusneuvos Heikki Väänänen’s Fund are organising the 10^th Karelia Symposium in Joensuu. Welcome to follow the presentations and discussions by experts in the field on the current situation in the use of wood and the development of the sector, with a special focus on the Responsible future of wood use.

Programme

Karelia Symposium 16 April 2026, Joensuu – Metria M101
Language: English

The detailed programme can be found here: Karelia Symposium Programme

Programme Overview
Registration opens at 8.30
9.00 Welcome and opening of the symposium
9.20 Invited speakers
10.50 Poster presentations
11.20 Lunch (at participants’ own expense) and poster session
12.30 Invited speakers
13.45 Panel discussion
14.30 Coffee break
15.00 Student session
• Presentations by scholarship recipients from previous years
• Announcement of the 2026 scholarship recipient(s) of the Teollisuusneuvos Heikki Väänänen fund
• Best poster award
15.55 Closing of the symposium
16.00 Refreshments and networking

Registration

Poster session

Poster presentations may be submitted to the Karelia Symposium until 1 April.

The Karelia Symposium organises a scientific poster session to which participants are invited to submit poster presentations related to the theme of the symposium. During the session, each accepted poster will be briefly presented, and at the end of the event the best poster presentation will be selected and awarded.

If you wish to submit a poster proposal or require further information, please contact us by email at [email protected].

10th Karelia Symposium: Responsible future of wood use

Programme

Registration

Poster session

10th Karelia Symposium 2026 Keynote Speakers

10^th Karelia Symposium: Responsible future of wood use