MAIN SECTOR EVENT IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE AND IN

4th-9th October 2015 - Hotel ASTAREA,
Mlini (City of Dubrovnik - Croatia)
MAIN SECTOR EVENT IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE AND IN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES
How to Integrate Best Resources: The Sea, The Forest and The Green Economy
6 Sector Conferences
500 Participants in 6 days
Conference on the Development and Modernization of Production - RIM
Conference on Timber, Forest and Wood Products Trade
Wood-based Energy Goes Global Conference
Conference on Marketing in Wood Processing Industry
Scientific Conference WoodEMA
Conference on Design, Furniture and Creative Industries
www.adriatic-wd.com
WHAT IS AWD?
Adriatic Wood Days (AWD) comprises six thematically
related and yet programmatically separate international conferences in the field of forestry, wood processing, energy from wood, furniture production and
creative industries. In Dubrovnik, more than 500 participants, leading experts from business, academia,
politics and the media will analyze situation in these
sectors and seek optimal solutions for improvement
opportunities. AWD is the largest and most comprehensive sectoral event in this part of Europe, and the
participants will adopt conclusions and propose recommendations to decision-makes of sectoral policies
at the regional, European and global level.
IMPORTANT SECTOR DISCUSSIONS
WILL BE INITIATED IN DUBROVNIK
AWD will present market developments and show the trends
in the related subsectors to the sector companies, their owners
and managers. It is a good chance for the officials in the EU
and national institutions, especially those responsible for the
preparation of future policies and strategies, to meet with stakeholders, sector associations, clusters and non-governmental
sector, to exchange useful ideas and expert opinions. AWD will
give an insight into the existing technological equipment of the
sector and provide an opportunity for suppliers of technologies
and services for the presentation of innovative solutions that
will increase the competitiveness of the sector.
Dubravka
Šuica
Tihomir
Jakovina
Jean-Marc
Jossart
European Parliament,
Croatian MEP
Croatian Government,
Minister of Agriculture
European Biomass
Association (AEBIOM)
Secretary General
Topics of forestry, wood processing and
environmental protection are significant to
us. Recently I participated in an exchange
of views with the European Commissioner
Cañete about the directive on trading with
greenhouse gas emissions. It is also important
to establish the Energy Union, energy security
and efficiency, as well as R&D projects.
The intention of the whole sector and
the Government is as higher added
value in the production of wood processing. All indicators point to further
growth of wood processing sector
and the government has given strong
support to this industry, which is one of
most important industry sectors.
ASSESSMENT OF THE SITUATION IN THE SECTOR
WOOD AND FORESTS CAN
IMPROVE EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Sustainable forest management provides a good
basis for the development of related industries in
the EU. The situation in the sector is different in
some parts of Europe, but experts agree that this
sector has one of the best prospects, especially in
the context of highlighting the important role of
the future European green economy, of reducing
emissions and emphasizing of environmental
protection. Great perspective is in creativeindustries, which can use wood in a clever way for
new growth and thus additionally strengthen
the global position of the EU economy.
Tonino Picula
European Parliament,
Croatian MEP
I have sent a request to the European
Commission regarding the plan to propose
the guidelines for the regulation of private
forests in order to prevent uncontrolled
devastation of forests and illegal activities
associated with the stealing of wood. I cited
some examples of theft and devastation of
roads in Croatia due to the unclear division of
competence. Wood that is illegally cut most
often is transported to neighboring countries
where this question is regulated more clearly.
Zdenko
Bogović
Croatian Association of
Private Forest Owners,
President
Private forests may be the basis for
new employment in rural areas. We
are committed to greater promotion of
sustainable forest management and
we want to use our resources in the
best possible way. It is necessary to find
new marketing channels for the sale of
logs and biomass from private forests
and in Croatia, we have about 600,000
forest owners who are not sufficiently
motivated.
Biomass is underutilized as environmentally friendly source of energy. Europe is
the main export market for wood pellet
manufacturers from North America, but
the market still has too little information
on energy subsidies and EU programs.
AEBIOM also has members in Southeast
Europe.
Adem Fetić
Montenegro, Ministry
of Agriculture
Assistant Minister
We will be sure to join the regional initiative because we want to acquire new
knowledge on rural development and
active role of forestry and wood processing in the European policies. Through the
existing cooperation we have exchanged
a lot of interesting and useful data that
we transfer to our industry.
AWD LAUNCHES KEY ISSUES
€€ AWD wishes to emphasize the environmental and socio-economic potential
of wood processing, which in Europe is becoming increasingly important,
because the wood is processed in rural areas, which saves millions of jobs.
For this reason, the forestry and wood processing is increasingly seen as a
holistic, unified and integrated sector with great potential.
€€ AWD calls for greater cooperation in the application of technological innovation,
greater mobilization of wood raw material and prevention of illegal logging in
the EU Member States. It promotes neighborly and regional cooperation and a
better exchange of good practices between northern and southern EU countries.
€€ AWD opens up the topic of the development of guidelines for the principle
of cascade use of wood since the part of the stakeholders considers that it
should not be legally binding.
€€ AWD raises the question of a larger and more efficient use of European
funds, which are already available to the sector, and first of all it refers to
funds for smart specialization and rural development.
Josip Leko
Silvia Melegari
Croatian Parliament,
President
European Organization
of the Sawmill Industry
(EOS), Executive
Secretary
The wood industry is a carrier of today’s
development of Croatia, and this is
evidenced by the fact that it has a share
for approximately of ten percent of total
Croatian exports. Wood processing industry
can create jobs. The Government and
Parliament have recognized this fact by
including this industry in the development
strategy of Croatia. I expect that we will
continue to receive good economical and
development initiatives from this industry.
As a renewable and recyclable material,
wood is ecologically efficient throughout
its life cycle. Constructing a wooden multi-storey building, or a single unit family
house, consumes less energy and produces less carbon dioxide and other emissions
than the construction of a building with
a concrete frame. Moreover, the wooden
structures also act as a carbon sink.
Member states should enhance and boost
the consuption of wood products
Conference on the Development and
Modernization of Production - RIM
Conference on Timber,
Forest and Wood Products Trade
The thematic emphasize of the conference is the development of the sector, which international experts consider to be essential for the survival of many companies, especially in the context of growing global competition. Greater cooperation in technological
innovation, mobilization of knowledge and scientific resources is necessary. Globally
successful companies and nations stand out with the investments in R&D and the application of the latest technological solutions. Countries in the SEE region are far behind
considering the application of the latest technological solutions in industrial production.
The conference will encourage a discussion on the available quantities of raw material and
all elements of timber and wood trade. Should forest resources will be primarily available to
European industry, for production of the leading global products, such as the sophisticated
parquet flooring, furniture or energy-efficient windows, or forest resource should be seen
in the context of EU climate and energy targets? Trading companies consider timber mainly
as a quality and required raw material, especially in China and in the rest of Asia. In SEE there
is a similar commercial approach with some strategic thinking involved, while the creative
lobbies and non-governmental environmental sector are in the minority.
€€Participants Structure: Scientists, representatives of universities, business
sector, representatives of the local government unis and national government,
the authorities, professional media in BiH and other countries of the region
€€Participants Structure: Timber, veneer and forest-based products traders, private forests owners, state forests representatives, economists, transporters, shippers, certifiers,
quality controllers, representatives of local government units, customs and universities
MAIN TOPICS
MAIN TOPICS
1. Application of New Technological Solutions
The dynamics of applying new technologies is important for the future of the sector. In many cases
companies don’t have the right information about technological innovations so the good interaction
between producers, technology suppliers and the scientific community is expected.
1. Available Quantities of Raw Material in SEE
It is estimated that in the region there is over a 20 mil. m3 of timber raw material available for
sawmills and over a 30 mil. m3 of wood intended to the production of energy. It is a serious
potential for the future development of the sector.
2. Automation in the Wood Processing
The use of automated processes is included in the European program of so called smart specializations that
offer co-financing of expensive technology investments, which is an important support to producers, while
automation itself ensures high production cost savings, which affects the competitiveness on the market.
2. How to Mobilize Logs from Private Forest
Trade with the raw material from the private forests is a very unregulated area. There are millions
of cubic meters of additional raw material coming from grey area. The process of motivating the
forest owners should be continued and the models of timber trade should be improved.
3. New Materials in the Furniture Manufacture
The backbone of technological innovation along with new machines are new materials that allow more
comfortable and easier design of new products and better performance of modern forms in furniture
pro- duction. New raw materials also mean a different combining and applying of composite materials.
3. Trends in Timber Trade on Overseas Markets
Relatively favorable developments on the Asian markets go in favor to the European timber
that is quite popular. European sorts, particularly hardwood beech and oak, are very competitive in relation to tropical sorts. Softwood is quite popular on the Arab market.
4. A Modern Solutions of Tools, Fittings and Equipment
Without the quality tools it is not possible to produce a competitive product, so the several topics at
the conference will be related to the presentation of the newest tools and equipment presented at
this year’s leading sectoral fairs, such as LIGNA or INTERZUM in Germany.
4. The EU Timer Regulation (EUTR) and Illegal Timber
The EU wants to control the origin of timber and prevent illegal trade. This proactive approach
implies the adoption of legal restrictions and control, and the individual Member States have
also an important role.
5. Research and Application of Sector Innovation
Innovations are an important tool for improving business in the forest-based sector, especially in
the manufacturing companies in the wood processing industry. It is necessary to strengthen the
implementation capacity of innovation in the primary and secondary wood processing, as well as in
individual business processes and services.
5. The Importance of the Transport and Logistics
Transport of timber and wood-based products plays an important role in international competitiveness, and the existing trade and the exchange of other goods with Asia are affecting the price of transport. Quick manipulation and overall logistics can boost timber trade and make it globally accessible.
Featured Topic: Automatizacija fleksibilnih proizvodnih sistema i
Featured Topic: Price Trends of Logs and Sawn Timber
robotike u preradi drva i proizvodnji namještaja
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
04.10.2015 (Sunday)
18.00 – Gathering of the
Participants
20.00 – Welcome Drink
05.10.2015 (Monday)
10.00 – Official Opening of the Conference
10.30 – Lectures
13.00 – Lunch break
14.00 – Lectures (Second Part)
17.00 – End of the First Day
Atif Hodzic, PhD.
Faculty of
Engineering,
University of
Bihac, Dean (BiH)
Europe is recovering after the recession and represents an progress-engine in some domains of the entire
global sector. Our conference follows
global trends and we process many
R&D topics that are interesting to the
scientific community and representatives of research institutions. We
would like to see a greater number
of participants from manufacturing
companies.
Prof. Fadil Islamovic, PhD.
6.10.2015 (Tuesday)
09.00 – Begin of the Second Day
12.30 – End of Lectures
13.00 – Lunch
14.00 – Excursion to Dubrovnik
and Free Activities
Prof. Salah Eldien Omer, PhD.
Faculty of
Engineering,
University of Bihac,
Professor (BiH)
Faculty of
Engineering,
University of Bihac,
Professor (BiH)
Constant cooperation of the
business community and the
educational sector can provide a
smart and sustainable management
of the labor market and can respond
to market needs for qualified and
competent experts. Topic of the rationalization and modernization can
strengthen the knowledge transfer,
competencies and skills which are
necessary in the sector.
Knowledge transfer is a slow and
an expensive process, and it is
almost impossible to achieve it
individually in companies, so the
universal model of the sectoral
education is preferred. I expect
that the conclusions of this
conference will strongly effect
the planning of production
processes.
06.10.2015 (Tuesday)
10.00 – Official Beginning of the Conference
10.30 – Lectures (First Day)
13.00 – Lunch
14.00 – Lectures (Part Two First Day)
17.00 – End of the First Day of the Conference
Niels Janzen, PhD.
Winfried Suess
Thünen-Institut
of International
Forestry and
Forest Economics
(Germany)
Potentials of forestry and sawmilling
in Germany are big, and there are
great expectations about the further
development of the sector, in terms of
connecting rural development, energy
from wood, and also export of our woodbased products on the global market.
Clusters can play an important role.
WORKSHOP
07.10.2015 (Wednesday)
09.00 – Second Day of the Conference
12.30 – Conclusions and Closing Remarks
13.00 – Lunch
14.00 – Workshop “Future of the Forestry in SEE”
16.00 – End of the Workshop
Austrian State Forests,
Senior Consultant
(Austria)
We applied more than 250
successful projects in the
field of forestry and forest
management in 50 countries
worldwide. I am a specialist
in forest management
and forest policies, and my
regional focus is on Central
and Eastern Europe, West and
South Asia (Caucasus, India)
as well as on Southern Africa.
Draško Brnić
Hercegbosnian
Forests, Director
(BiH)
We closely follow what is happening in
our EU neighborhood. In the Region there
are positive examples of sustainable forest
management. In BiH is also visible a slight
improvement, even though we are missing
the law on forests, and that disables some
important processes in forestry. Demand
for timber and raw material is quite good.
The Future of Forestry in Southeast Europe
The workshop will be held during the conference. Discussions will be related to the situation in forestry, but also to a number of sectoral challenges. It is important to highlight the fact that the forestry in the EU is relatively stable and with potential, while in the countries of SEE sector companies do not have stable business. At the EU level, forests cover 40 percent
of the surface and are an important ecosystem, but can also become a source of wealth for owners and local people and
provide green jobs, which is one of the principles of a new European forestry strategy which will also be in the focus of
the workshop. Detailed workshop programme with lectures and speakers is available on the website or by the Organiser.
Wood-based Energy
Goes Global Conference
Conference on Marketing
in Wood Processing Industry
Biomass significantly reduces CO2 emissions and the use of biomass and wood-based fuels
is environmentally neutral. Biomass is a truly global issue. There have been discussions lately
about the credibility of the bioenergy sector in the EU because some groups advocate for
limited use of certain products, and a part of the wood-based industry sector advocates for
a new redistribution of resources. The bioenergy sector has tremendous growth, especially
in the field of investments, but the greater harmonization of industrial policies and cascade
use of wood is necessary.
Promotion of wood is a process, long-term effort to highlight the benefits, above all green and
developmental charachteristics of the sector. It is encouraging that the wood and the forest are
more positively emphasized in the European policies of environmental protection and emission
reductions. People have great expectations of the green public procurement in which process
many public buildings can be equipped by wood products that reduce CO2 emissions and its
production opens new “green jobs” in rural areas. There are a number of wood products that can
approach to numerous market niches in a smart way. Wood is good! That is the regional slogan.
€€Participants Structure: Chipboard, wood chips and forest biomass producers, briquettes
and pellets producers, cogeneration plants, technology suppliers, engineers, consultants,
energy agencies, banks, funds, local government units, European and national associations
€€Participants Structure: National associations, different campaigns, international organizations (FAO, UNECE, WB, UNDP), development banks, marketing specialists, scientists, researchers, production companies, the media/journalists
MAIN TOPICS
MAIN TOPICS
1. Situation on the European Pellet Market
Production of wood pellets is increasing, although in Europe, which is the main world market for
pellets, one can feel the lack of energy raw materials. At the same time, there is a strong interest
of suppliers from other continents, for example from North and South America.
1. Promotion of Building with Wood in the Mediterranean Countries
The use of wood in construction is not a new initiative, since there are thousands of successful projects
that highlight the benefits of building with wood that has dominated in the history. It is necessary to
restore the building with wood and the Mediterranean area is the first opportunity.
2. Great interest in Cogeneration and Energy from Wood
EU energy policy and focus on renewable energy encouraged the development production
of energy from wood. Many Member States have not yet achived the goals of 20:20:20 energy
goals, and the Commission has further boosted the expectation goals until 2030.
2. The Importance of the Arrival of IKEA on the SEE Market
The opening of the first IKEA store in the Southeast Europe encourages numerous processes and
changes in the distribution and presentation of furniture and strengthens the culture of selling
well-designed products. Without a doubt, this is an important project from a marketing standpoint.
3. District Heating with Biomass
The systems of municipal heating systems are not well developed in most countries, although
there are some good examples, such as Austria, where the use of the biomass is a part of the national energy policy, which contributes to rural development and the reduction of CO2 emissions.
3. Wooden Barrels - A Combination of Wine Making and Wood Processing
One underused tool is a combination of wood and wine industry, which in a global level gets new
supporters. Wine culture is increasingly adopting new consumers such as Chinese, and this situation
opens up new opportunities for the promotion of wooden barrels, especially those of barique quality.
4. EU policies: Proposal of the New Energy Strategy
The EU has a very active approach when it comes to energy policies and similar strategies, so
they are currently developing strategies for heating and cooling. Representatives of the sector
and NGOs have the ability to influence the future energy policies and strategies.
4. Review of European Campaigns for Greater Use of Wood
For decades last very successful national and regional campaigns that provide important contributions
to increased use of wood and strengthening of results of the industrial sector. Their impact is supported
by the scientific community and the producer companies, and the results have been very successful.
5. Planting of Fast Growing Forests - a Powerful Energy Potential
The opinions of the experts are still not fully harmonized regarding the intensive planting of
energy forests, which would reduce the need for raw material. It is necessary to ensure the
appropriate incentives and criteria regarding the planting of non-native species in the EU.
5. Fair - Still the most Powerful Tool in the Marketing and Promotion of Wood and Furniture
Of all the sales techniques, presentation at fairs still remains a backbone to many companies,
despite an increase of online sales and web promotion. Fairs adapt and offer new content in the
promotion of wood and wood products and the European sector trade fairs have good results.
Featured Topic: Montenegro forest, timber industry and Bioenergy sector study,
Featured Topic: Results of the Project “RenewSchool” on the Application of Wood in Schools
opportunities and challenges for investors and decision-makers
PROGRAMME
08.10.2015 (Thursday)
09.00 - Conference Opening
10.00 - Workshops and Panel Discussions
13.00 - Lunch
PROGRAMME
7.10.2015 (Wednesday)
10.00 – Official Opening of the Conference
10.30 – Scientific Lectures and Presentations
13.00 – Lunch
14.00 – Lectures and Panel Discussions (Second Part)
17.00 – End of the Conference
Prof. Richard P. Vlosky, PhD.
Louisiana Forest
Products Development Center, Forest
Products Society,
Vice-president
(USA)
Biomass has a great energy
potential. The available resources,
compared with the current use of
biomass, indicate that only about
two-fifths of the existing energy
potential of biomass is used at the
global level. In most countries, the
current use is clearly below the
available potential.
Georg Binder
Alberto Alessi
pro:Holz, Director
(Austria)
Višnja Jurnjak
Holzcluster
Steiermark,
Project Manager
(Austria)
In the countries of Southeast
Europe there have been
numerous efforts to improve
the use of wood for energy purposes. The situation can be also
improved by EU projects, which
can significantly help to strengthen the capacities of local
companies and institutions.
Raoul Cvečić Bole
The Association
of Pellet, Briquette
and Wood Biomass
Producers, President (Croatia)
Energy from wood has a great potential but is still underutilized in all
countries of the region. In general,
there is a problem in the treatment
of pellets and other wood-based
fuels, which are not classified as the
strategic energy products in the
state documents.
Project Wood Days was realized this
year in Zagreb and we are satisfied
with the results. Promotion of
wood has no alternative, because
the wood is proved as an essential
material in construction. Topic of the
Mediterranean is also interesting.
WORKSHOP
14.00 - Scientific Lectures and Presentations
16.30 - End of the Conference
17.00 - Workshop: The Role of the Clusters in Strengthening
of Wood Processing and Forestry Sector
Materialegno
Magazine,
Architect
(Italy)
In Italy, wood is seen as a traditional
material, but it needs further promotion of its benefits and use. This refers
to possible applications in urban as
well as rural areas. Wood is sustainable and economically advantageous
material for construction.
Silvo Pritržnik
Forest Company
Slovenj Gradec,
Director
(Slovenia)
We are committed to the use and processing of wood near the forest, so we
started a company Lesoteka Houses
that produces modern houses based
on cross-glued panels and solid wood.
At the moment we mainly build in the
Carinthia, but we export the houses to
Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
The Role of Clusters in Strengthening of Wood
Processing and Forestry Sector
A special workshop will be held as a part of the conference. Clusters are an increasingly common form of association
in the sector, because the associated companies show great interest in the common competitive topics, such as
custom-made education, transport, custom machine building, specific offers of designers and strategies for export
to foreign markets. In all these areas the synergy is achieved and all affiliated companies jointly solve key challenges.
Wood clusters in Croatia have a successful collaboration with partner clusters like Holzcluster Steiermark, but also
with Slovenian wood cluster and colleagues from the Basque country, Serbia, Bosnia and Hungary.
Scientific Conference WoodEMA
Conference on Design,
Furniture and Creative Industries
The scientific and research community does not see the forest, wood and wood products as isolated entities, but connects them holistic with other priority areas and policies, such as rural development, environmental protection, climate change, energy
production from wood, trading with CO2 quotas or classical timber trading in overseas
trade. Scientists traditionally analyze possible directions of the development of the
sector, the application of modern technology, modern design, robotics and smart
specializations.
Creative sector indicates enormous growth in the future, and the design is an
opportunity for the future. Creativity involves powerful craft potential, which must
be able to produce all that creativity created. Here lies the serious problem of the
deficit of basic occupations, such as carpenters or upholsterers. Promotion of good
design and furniture can go with the help of the tourism and hotel sector, which
is emerging in the Mediterranean countries as a backbone of future of economic
development.
€€Participants Structure: Members of the association WoodEMA, scientists from
the regional, global and of European universities, sector companies, experts in economics in forestry and wood processing
€€Participants Structure: Designers, creative and technical directors, architects, designers, manufacturers and retailers of furniture, representatives of universities and
secondary school systems, scientists, the media/journalists
MAIN TOPICS
MAIN TOPICS
1. Building with Wood and Energy Efficient Houses
Scientific approach, research, analysis and measurement of actual energy effects are helpful for market evaluation of wooden houses, whose consumption rises. It was found that children in classrooms
of wood have better concentration and less stress than in the objects built with other materials.
1. Cooperation of Designers and Manufacturers
The ooperation between designers and manufacturers of furniture has always carried a burden of complicated relations and appreciation, so the conclusion is that the human factor will be crucial. Some new
models to encourage cooperation should be found, through institutional support or informal networks.
2. The Application of Innovation in Wood Processing
Export and global competitiveness of the sector can be based on the increasing use of innovative solutions, as in a production environment, so in the management processes. Innovations are usually linked
with the development of the design and promotion in the wood processing and furniture production.
2. Promotion of Design in Public
It is a difficult task that is yet to come. In Europe, there are different levels of national and professional
perception of good design. In addition to appearances at the world’s established furniture fairs it is necessary to continue to encourage young designers competition and provide additional funds for their work.
3. R&D and Quality of Wood Products
Certification is an effective tool that emphasizes quality products from wood originating from
forests with responsible management, as it follows the flow of wood from certified forests to a
final product. Process of product development is time consuming, but inevitable.
3. Interior Design
Cooperation with architects, joint training and presentation of the technical characteristics may lead to better
positioning of quality products made of wood, especially when furnishing of the interiors with modern
furniture or sophisticated solutions for doors and windows, but also regarding the production of energy.
4. Timber Trade and Wood Consumption in Europe
Current data from the UNECE / FAO report confirms that the consumption of wood and paper products
is stable and they forecast the growth. In recent years, the negative effects of international economic
and financial crisis are present because of which there was a partial fall in the consumption of wood.
4. Wooden Products in Furnishing of Hotels
Topic of furnishing of the hotels seems interesting to different groups of creative companies and designers, as well as to investors who are interested in organic products and sustainable approach to building
the hotel. There is a need for institutional support in order to achieve the effects of circular economy.
5. Employment and Human Resource Management
The furniture production sub-sector employes 1.1 million workers in more than 130,000 companies, mainly SMEs, with an annual turnover of about 96 billion EUR. A quarter of the world’s production of furniture is produced in the EU. These data are the basis for further analysis of human
resources in the sector.
5. Role of Trade in Promoting the Furniture and Fesign
The world’s leading trade fairs help in promoting and routing of design trends and contribute to
the establishment of a number of market relations. The role of design competitions is also of great
importance, for established designers but also for beginners.
Featured Topic: Economic Aspects in Wood Processing and Furniture Production
PROGRAMME
07.10.2015 (Wednesday)
18.00 - Gathering of the Participants
19.00 - Meeting of the Board of WoodEMA
20.00 - Meeting of the Assembly of WoodEMA
21.00 - Welcome Drink
Prof. Mikulas Supin, PhD.
WoodEMA, i.a. President;
Faculty of Wood Science
and Technology,
Technical University in
Zvolen (Slovakia)
The role of science is to open and
explore new themes, so WoodEMA
conducts just such activities, which
will lead to new insights and useful
scientific discoveries. By organizing
the conference in Dubrovnik we
want to give incentive to the development of the wood processing
sector in the SEE countries.
Featured Topic: Results of Regional Competition “Young Balkan Designers 2015”
PROGRAMME
08.10.2015 (Thursday)
09.00 - Official Opening of the Conference
10.30 - Lectures
11.00 - Coffee Break
11.30 - Lectures (Second Part)
13.00 - Lunch
16.00 - Surprise Trip and Dinner
Prof. Denis Jelacic, PhD.
Faculty of
Forestry, University in Zagreb,
Professor
(Croatia)
The goal of WoodEMA is the
promotion of science and
the results of scientific and
professional work of our
members, based to encourage
professional development and
mutual scientific cooperation in
the field of biotechnology. This
conference has been traditional.
09.10.2015 (Friday)
10.00 - Beginning of the
2nd Day of the Conference
11.00 - Conclusions and
Closing Remarks
13.00 - Lunch
Prof. Renata
Stasiak-Betlejewska, PhD.
Czestochowa
University of Technology, Faculty
for Management,
Professor (Poland)
The scientific and professional training in the sector is well organized
with the presence of our scientific
network at the European level. Our
activities are further strengthen
by the organization of scientific
and professional conferences and
symposia.
09.10-2015 (Friday)
09.00 - Offical Opening of the Conference
09.30 - Lectures and Presentations
11.00 - Coffee Break
11.30 - Lectures and Presentations (Second Part)
Salih Teskeredžić
Academy
of Fine Arts,
Designer (BiH)
I was fortunate to have
worked directly in a furniture
factory, and not in a design
bureau, which is physically
separated of production.
The contact with the
production and the real
possibilities of the company
were outstanding creative
challenge.
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Panel Discusssions
17.00 - Closing of the Conference
Nikola Radeljković
Numen / For
Use, Designer
(Croatia)
The product must have the character as well as form and functional
excellence so it can compete with
the leaders in the market. Our task
is to turn to the creation of better
and long-lasting products. We also
have excellent raw material, Slavonian oak, whose potential respect
the most important professionals
in Europe.
Ivana Nikolić Popović
Croatian Competitiveness Cluster
of Creative and
Cultural Industries
(HKKK), President
(Croatia)
Creative and cultural industries are
everywhere in the world fastest
growing industries by all economic
criteria, such as employment, income and export. We see possible
future growth of economy in the
development of this important
sector, especially through the
support and recognition of the
relevant state institutions.
ABOUT DUBROVNIK
ASTAREA AND SHERATON HOTEL
After visiting Dubrovnik, Irish writer George Bernard Shaw commented: “Those
who are looking for heaven on earth should come and see Dubrovnik”.
The Hotel Astarea is located in the picturesque village of Mlini on the Dubrovnik Riviera not far from Dubrovnik. A contemporary appointed hotel with all the necessary
ancillary facilities ensures all guests outstanding opportunities for fine wining and dining along with a relaxing atmosphere and a view of the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea. The
Hotel Astarea provides opportunities for the organization of business meetings, congresses and conferences in spacious and technically well equipped conference rooms.
Dubrovnik is a world rarity for its impressive architecture, its array of medieval and
Renaissance forts, its famed defensive walls and palaces as well as religious buildings. This pearl of the Adriatic has a history of over one thousand years, which
makes it a European cultural centre. History is inscribed in every nook and cranny
of the city and almost every structure has its own historical worth. Since 1979
Dubrovnik has been under UNESCO protection on the World Heritage List. In endeavours to preserve the original contours as faithfully as possible, many buildings
today during renovation and reconstruction procedures rely on wooden products.
Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel has just opened its doors (Summer 2015) and it
represents a congress pearl of the Dubrovnik tourism as a luxurious destination opened all year round. Sheraton is located on the coast and is a perfect blend of top service accommodation, organization of conference facilities and an excellent cuisine
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
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CONFERENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION OF PRODUCTION - RIM
CONFERENCE ON TIMBER, FOREST AND WOOD PRODUCTS TRADE
WOOD-BASED ENERGY GOES GLOBAL CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE ON MARKETING IN WOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE WOODEMA
CONFERENCE ON DESIGN, FURNITURE AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
ORGANISER - CONTACT DATA
Croatian Wood Cluster
Kršnjavoga 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Tel: +385 1 63 29 111
Fax: +385 1 63 29 113
E-mail: [email protected]
www.adriatic-wd.com
INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMODATION
TYPE OF ACCOMODATION
PRICE
Single Room / Bed and Breakfast
65 EUR
Single Room / Half Board
75 EUR
Double Room / Bed and Breakfast
120 EUR
Double Room / Half Board
140 EUR
Contact Data:
Astarea Hotel, Setalište Marka Marojice 40, Mlini,
20207 Zupa Dubrovacka, Croatia
Tel: +385 20 484 066
E-mail: [email protected]
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