Society of Wood Science and Technology

Society of Wood Science and Technology SWST is an internationally-recognized professional organization of wood scientists, engineers, market

2026 conference: https://www.2026-swst-kswst.org/

Keynote Speaker Announcement: 2026 SWST International ConventionWe are excited to present the keynote speakers for the 2...
05/07/2026

Keynote Speaker Announcement: 2026 SWST International Convention

We are excited to present the keynote speakers for the 2026 SWST International Convention, taking place June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Korea.

Join leading voices from government, academia, and industry as they share insights shaping the future of wood science and technology.

🎤 Keynote Speakers & Topics

Eunsik PARK

Minister, Korea Forest Service

Sustainable Wood Utilization Policy in Korea after 50 Years of Reforestation

Yoon Soo KIM

Emeritus Professor, Chonnam National University

Wood as Cultural Heritage: Where Nature Meets Civilization

Tâmara "Tammy" França

Associate Professor, Mississippi State University

Wood: Nature’s Smart Material

Sangjun HAN

Chairman, Korea Wood Panel Association

The Age of Wood Has Come: Are We Truly Prepared?

📍 COEX, Seoul, Korea

🗓 June 7–12, 2026

🔗 Detailed program and registration: www.2026-swst-kswst.org

Deadline Extended 🔔 Call for Papers in BioProducts Business📢 Special Issue: Scaling Up Innovation for Sustainable Value ...
04/14/2026

Deadline Extended 🔔 Call for Papers in BioProducts Business

📢 Special Issue: Scaling Up Innovation for Sustainable Value Creation

Good news! The submission deadline for this Special Issue has been extended to September 30, 2026.

Forests are central to sustainable development—providing wood and non-wood products, biodiversity, and climate regulation. As global demand rises and environmental pressures intensify, scaling innovation in the forest sector is more critical than ever.

This Special Issue invites contributions examining how forest sector innovations can be scaled effectively across five key domains:
🌱 Technological 🏛 Institutional 🤝 Social 📜 Policy 💰 Financial

We especially encourage submissions from underrepresented regions and groups, as well as comparative studies, case studies, and systematic analyses.

📄 Article types: Original Research, Case Studies, Comparative Analyses
🌍 Publishing model: Fully Open Access
🗓 Extended submission deadline: September 30, 2026
ℹ️ More information: link in bio

✨ Guest Editors: Lyndall Bull, Ivana Živojinović, Sandra Rodríguez, Judith Gisip

📩 General inquiries: Jigchen L. Norbu, Coordinator of the IUFRO Task Force on “Scaling-up Science-based Forest Sector Innovation”

📘 Journal Editor: Pipiet Larasatie

🌲 Take this opportunity to contribute and help shape the future of the forest-based bioeconomy by sharing insights on scaling innovation for sustainable value creation.

2026 SWST International Convention: Early Bird Registration Reminder ⏰📢Secure your Early Bird Registration for the SWST–...
04/13/2026

2026 SWST International Convention: Early Bird Registration Reminder ⏰📢

Secure your Early Bird Registration for the SWST–KSWST International Convention now!

The convention will take place June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea, bringing together the global wood science community.

📊 With 290 abstracts submitted and 11 sponsors confirmed, this year’s convention promises a dynamic and engaging program.

🌏 In addition, participants can join full-day optional educational tours on June 12, 2026, visiting leading wood industry and research sites in Korea.

Don’t miss your chance to benefit from reduced registration fees and be part of this international exchange on wood science and sustainable bio-based materials.

🔗 link in bio!

2026 SWST International Convention: Final Call for Abstracts & Early Bird ExtendedThe joint SWST–KSWST International Con...
03/26/2026

2026 SWST International Convention: Final Call for Abstracts & Early Bird Extended

The joint SWST–KSWST International Convention will take place June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

📢 Final Call! Abstract submission closes March 28 (23:59 KST).

This is your last opportunity to submit your work: don’t miss out!

To support our global wood science community, the deadline corresponds to:

🗓 March 28
⏰ 11:59 pm KST
⏰ 03:59 pm CET
⏰ 09:59 am EST
⏰ 06:59 am PST

🎟 Extended Deadline for Early Bird Registration

Take advantage of reduced registration fees and secure your participation early.

🗓 Early Bird Deadline: April 15, 2026 (KST)

Registration Fees (Early Bird):
• Regular: USD 700
• Retired: USD 650
• Student: USD 550

🧠 Join the global wood science community to exchange knowledge, share innovation, and shape the future of sustainable wood-based solutions.

🔗 More information via link in bio

2026 SWST International Convention: Student Travel Grant Application The SWST–KSWST International Convention (June 7–12,...
03/13/2026

2026 SWST International Convention: Student Travel Grant Application

The SWST–KSWST International Convention (June 7–12, 2026, COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea) is offering Student Travel Grants to support student participation in this year’s event.

Eligibility requirements:
✔️ Be an active student
✔️ Be registered for the conference
✔️ Participate in either the Student Poster Competition or Student Oral Competition if selected
✔️ Awardees will be asked to create a 90-second reel about their research

🗓 Application deadline: March 25th

This is a great opportunity for students to present their research, engage with the international wood science community, and gain valuable conference experience.

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/yHczvepTgRAit1Qi7

Join us in Seoul and be part of the global conversation shaping the future of wood science and sustainable bio-based materials.

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2026 SWST International Convention: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended📢 Good news! The abstract submission deadline h...
02/27/2026

2026 SWST International Convention: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended

📢 Good news! The abstract submission deadline has been extended to March 28.

The joint SWST–KSWST International Convention will take place June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

To support our global wood science community, the final deadline corresponds to:

🗓 March 28
⏰ 11:59 pm KST
⏰ 03:59 pm CET
⏰ 10:59 am EST
⏰ 07:59 am PST

We invite researchers across the full spectrum of wood science, from fundamental research to advanced bio-based material technologies, to seize this opportunity to share their work.

Convention Topics include:
I. Fundamental Wood Science
II. Applications in the Built Environment
III. Trends & Strategies in Bio-based Material Processing
IV. Environment & Climate Contributions
V. Culture, Society, Policy & Education
VI. Early Stage Researcher (ESR) 3-Minute Talks
VII. IUFRO DIV.5. with 2026 SWST in Korea: Wood Properties and Utilization

Oral presentation slots are limited and may close before the deadline.

Join the global wood science community to exchange knowledge, share innovation, and shape the future of sustainable wood-based solutions.

🔗 More information: www.2026-swst-kswst.org

2026 SWST International Convention: our Co-HostsThe joint SWST–KSWST International Convention will take place June 7–12,...
02/17/2026

2026 SWST International Convention: our Co-Hosts

The joint SWST–KSWST International Convention will take place June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

We are pleased to introduce our co-hosts:

The National Institute of Forest Science (NIFoS)

is the cornerstone of Korea’s forest science and wood research. Under the leadership of President Dr. Yongkwan Kim, NIFoS has evolved from its origins as the Forestry Experiment Station into the essential foundation of Korea’s forest research and policy. Its mission, to view forests and wood as integrated scientific systems, aligns closely with the academic goals of SWST. By bridging laboratory breakthroughs with global sustainability challenges, NIFoS provides an ideal platform for expanding Korea’s research into impactful international dialogue.

Korean Society of Wood Science and Technology (KSWST)

has long served as the central hub for wood science in Korea. Through its extensive academic network, research initiatives, and its flagship publication, the Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology, KSWST fosters rigorous scientific exchange. Under the leadership of President Dr. Hwanmyeong Yeo, Professor at Seoul National University and an expert in wood physics and drying, KSWST continues to connect Korea’s scholarly heritage with the global wood science community. Hosting the 2026 SWST Convention marks an important milestone in sharing domestic innovation with the world.

🧠 Join the global wood science community to exchange knowledge, share innovation, and shape the future of sustainable wood-based solutions.

🔗 More information link in bio

The joint SWST–KSWST International Convention will take place June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea.The 202...
02/11/2026

The joint SWST–KSWST International Convention will take place June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

The 2026 SWST program features a diverse set of scientific sessions covering the full spectrum of wood science: from fundamental research to applications in the built environment, bio-based materials, climate action, and societal perspectives.

Under the theme “Innovating with Wood: Science and Materials for a Sustainable Future”, sessions include:

• Fundamental wood science
• Applications in the Built Environment
• Trends & Strategies in Bio-based Material Processing
• Environment & Climate Contributions
• Culture, Society, Policy & Education
• Early Stage Researcher (ESR) 3-Minute Talks
• IUFRO DIV.5. with 2026 SWST in Korea: Wood Properties and Utilization

Join the global wood science community to exchange knowledge, share innovation, and shape the future of sustainable wood-based solutions.

🔗 More information link in bio

🔔 Call for Papers in BioProducts Business📢 Special Issue: Scaling Up Innovation for Sustainable Value CreationForests ar...
02/10/2026

🔔 Call for Papers in BioProducts Business

📢 Special Issue: Scaling Up Innovation for Sustainable Value Creation

Forests are central to sustainable development—providing wood and non-wood products, biodiversity, and climate regulation. As global demand rises and environmental pressures intensify, scaling innovation in the forest sector is more critical than ever.

This Special Issue invites contributions examining how forest sector innovations can be scaled effectively across five key domains:

🌱 Technological 🏛 Institutional 🤝 Social 📜 Policy 💰 Financial

We especially encourage submissions from underrepresented regions and groups, as well as comparative studies, case studies, and systematic analyses.

📄 Article types: Original Research, Case Studies, Comparative Analyses
🌍 Publishing model: Fully Open Access
🗓 Submission deadline: March 31, 2026
🔗 Submit via: BioProducts Business

✨ Guest Editors:
Lyndall Bull
Ivana Živojinović
Sandra Rodríguez
Judith Gisip

📩 General inquiries: Jigchen L. Norbu, Coordinator of the IUFRO - International Union of Forest Research Organizations Task Force on “Scaling-up Science-based Forest Sector Innovation”

📘 Journal Editor: .larasatie Larasatie

🌲 Join us in shaping the future of the forest-based bioeconomy by sharing insights on scaling innovation for sustainable value creation.


2026 SWST International Convention – Call for Abstracts OpenThe joint SWST-KSWST Convention in Seoul will be held June 7...
02/04/2026

2026 SWST International Convention – Call for Abstracts Open

The joint SWST-KSWST Convention in Seoul will be held June 7–12, 2026, at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Seoul is a symbolic and practical host for 2026 SWST, embodying Korea’s evolution from traditional forest management to advanced wood science and material systems. As a city that has successfully navigated rapid urbanization, Seoul now focuses on integrating forest resources into future urban environments through performance-based design and scientific analysis. With a dense ecosystem of national research institutes, universities, and industry leaders, Seoul provides the perfect backdrop for our theme: Innovating with Wood: Science and Materials for a Sustainable Future.

📝 Abstract submission is now open

🔗 More information link in bio

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