When: October 22-24, 2025
Where: The Nest – UBC Vancouver | 6133 University Blvd.
The Forest Products Society presents the International Conference on Wood Adhesives—the leading global forum for innovations in wood and biomass adhesion. UBC is prominently represented, with Dr. Chunping Dai (UBC Forestry), Dr. Orlando Rojas, and Kelley Oh (UBC Bioproducts Institute) serving on the organizing committee, and Dr. Julie Cool (UBC Forestry) featured as a guest speaker.
Why Attend?
- Top-tier technical exchange: Drawing nearly 300 professionals in recent years—equitably split between North America and global participants
- Broad-based audience: Ideal for adhesive manufacturers, wood-product engineers, academic researchers, government agencies, and NGOs.
- Cutting-edge themes: This year’s focus is “Sustainability & AI,” spotlighting eco‑friendly formulations and digital innovations in adhesive science
- Rich program content: A mix of invited talks, panel discussions, and paper sessions, complete with full conference proceedings access.
Featured Highlights
- Inspiring speaker lineup: Includes renowned international voices exploring the intersection of bio-based adhesives, digital tools, and sustainable manufacturing.
- Networking & collaboration: Engage with peers from industry, academia, and NGOs in a vibrant, focused setting.
Organized by Leading Experts
International Organizing Committee led by Dr. Mojgan Nejad (Michigan State) and featuring key figures like Dr. Chris Hunt (U.S. Forest Service).
Learn more at https://www.woodadhesives.org/