Hybrid event: Expanding Value from the Forest
Mon, 23 Sept
|Aalto Design Factory
Join us to explore some of the latest advancements in the forest sector at our event, Expanding Value from the Forest, hosted by Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association (PI) in collaboration with ForestBioFacts, FinnCERES Flagship, and Aalto Design Factory.
Time & Location
23 Sept 2024, 14:30 – 18:30 EEST
Aalto Design Factory, Puumiehenkuja 5, 02150 Espoo, Finland
About the Event
Join us to explore some of the latest advancements in the forest sector at our event, Expanding Value from the Forest, hosted by Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association (PI) in collaboration with ForestBioFacts, FinnCERES Flagship, and Aalto Design Factory.
The event is organized on September 23 at 14:30-18:30 EEST at Aalto Design Factory and online (stream open from 14:45 until 17:00).
We have three keynote speakers showcasing pioneering work on new forest products. Monika Österberg from Aalto University will discuss opportunities to boost the added value of the forest sector by expanding the product portfolio. Elina Lohiniva from Andritz will offer new perspectives for valorising forest industry’s underutilized side stream, lignin. Furthermore, Mikko Ruuska from Fiber-X will delve into the challenges and successes of scaling up material innovations in the forest industry.
Additionally, the event will feature dynamic research pitches from the Finnish candidates participating in the prestigious Young Researchers’ Challenge at the upcoming Marcus Wallenberg Prize event.
Join our insightful afternoon with leading experts and learn about the innovations driving value creation in the forest sector!
Registration & full program on the Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association website: https://www.puunjalostusinsinoorit.fi/ajankohtaista/tapahtumat/hybrid-event-expanding-value-from-the-forest/