The Summit

This 2-day Forest Innovation Summit will connect Sweden, a global innovator in forestry and environmental stewardship, with California, home to the world’s most transformative technology ecosystem, to build knowledge, collaboration, and solutions.

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The summit will include expert speakers, panel discussions, startup pitches, an exhibition of innovation, investor speed dating, 1:1 matchmaking, several networking sessions, and two evening receptions. The main focus areas will include discussions and technologies related to forest management, fire mitigation, forest conservation finance, and forest bio-economy. 

Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed $1 billion investment in forest health and community fire resilience in 2021 signals a bold commitment by the State of California.(1) Forests provide essential ecosystem, climate, and economic benefits, and innovation is required to ensure resilience over the next century. California (USD $1.5B/year) and Sweden (USD $17B/year) are home to some of the world’s largest forest industries as well as leading-edge technologies and science-based solutions to address wildfires and shape the future of forestry.(2,3) 

​​​​​​​The Forest Innovation Summit will convene policymakers, industry partners, and scientists to advance sustainability and innovation and highlight leading solutions.
  • Focus areas will include Forest Management and Fire Mitigation, Forest Bio Economy and Innovation, and Forest Conservation Finance 
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  • The summit will bring together policymakers, innovators, researchers, and industry stakeholders for multilateral exchange of knowledge
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  • Aims to create a bridge between Californian and Swedish forest innovation and facilitate a continued synergy between the public and private sectors of the forest industry

Why Are We Organizing this Summit?

To create a dialogue between Public and Private Sectors
To create a unique opportunity for networking
To exchange ideas on developments in forest technology
To provide a chance to work together for a sustainable future

The development of a sustainable forest and forest industry begins with collaboration and innovation.

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We are very excited to facilitate this first-of-its-kind Forest Innovation Summit. The topic of sustainable forests has increased over the years in both the public and private sectors. A sharp increase in ESG investments with a focus on sustainable forests can be seen in corporations worldwide.(4) We believe that this Summit has the potential of accelerating awareness and assisting our forests in healthy and fruitful growth.
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