Save the date for the 2025 edition of the Forest Innovation Workshop! Co-organised by the European Forest Institute ( EFI), the European Network of Forested Regions (ERIAFF) and the EU projects FOREST4EU and OptFor-EU, with the support of Euromontana and other stakeholders such as the European Confederation of Forest Owners (CEPF) and EUSTAFOR (the European State Forest Association) this 2-day event is a unique opportunity to engage with policymakers, forest owners, practitioners, researchers, associations, and NGOs. Together, we will explore the latest innovations, discuss regional priorities, and foster collaboration among key stakeholders in the forest-based sector.

Workshop highlights

• State of the art in the European framework for innovation in the forest-based sector
• Practical and scientific evidence on “Forests of the Future” and the innovation agenda
• Parallel sessions on innovative solutions in practice with EIP AGRI Operational Groups in forestry and agroforestry
• Roundtable discussions with regional authorities on priorities for innovation and supportive frameworks

Programme and registration

The workshop will be held on 11 and 12 February 2025 at the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union (Rue Wiertz 77, 1000 Brussels). The workshop language is English.

More information will be available soon on the event webpage.