The European Conference on Wood Modification provides a forum for individuals from research organizations and companies as well as stakeholders, architects and project managers to learn about the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field, to discuss with renowned experts and to build networks in an informal and friendly atmosphere. The conference will cover all forms of wood modification, including, but not limited to, thermal, oleo-thermal, thermo-hydro-mechanical, chemical and impregnation modifications, as well as emerging technologies such as microwave, plasma and enzymatic modification. There will also be sessions dealing with testing methods and standards, environmental issues, quality control and various aspects of commercialization and markets. In parallel to main keynotes, different kinds of presentations (oral or poster) will be proposed according to scientific committee evaluation.

It is now 17 years since the first European Conference on Wood Modification took place in Ghent in 2003. Since then there have been many advances in the area of wood modification and the market for commercial modified wood products has expanded. In this conference, we will explore how modified wood products can help create a more resource efficient future providing new challenges and opportunities to mitigate climate change.

We look forward to welcome you in Nancy!