the summit 2026

The Forest Innovation Summit returns in 2026 with the theme Back to Basics: The Foundations of Resilient Forest Management. Building on past dialogues, the 2026 Summit will focus on the core systems, practices, and frameworks needed to move forest innovation from ambition to implementation.

Summit Overview

Throughout the two-day event, attendees will experience high-level keynote addresses and curated startup pitches featuring cutting-edge technologies from both Swedish and U.S. markets. Each day is designed to bridge the gap between forest stewardship and commercial innovation, offering deep dives into the following themes:
Day 1: Policy, Revenue & Infrastructure
  • Carbon Markets: Comparing revenue pathways for Improved Forest Management vs. Carbon Products on public and private lands.
  • Regulatory Landscapes: Navigating the current policy and legal environment for forest management.
  • Processing Infrastructure: Strategic looks at milling and wood processing capabilities.
  • Investment & Startups: Pitch sessions from emerging innovators in forestry tech and financing.
Day 2: Technology, Stewardship & Mass Timber​​​​​​​
  • Mass Timber & Prefab: Scaling sustainable construction, modular design, and affordable housing.
  • Engineered Wood & Lignin: The latest research in high-value wood products and bio-based materials.
  • Circular BioEconomy: Moving toward a zero-waste, sustainable forest industry.
  • Fire & Forest Management: Cross-cultural conversations exploring indigenous leadership and traditional fire management practices.

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We are building a bridge between the Swedish and Californian Forest sectors and inspiring a dialogue with the potential to influence the future direction of forestry.

Our goal is to stimulate a dialogue between major forestry sectors across the Atlantic, encouraging the exchange of both new and existing innovations.