Tag: FTP

On 28 February, nine European Technology Platforms (ETPs) operating within the bioeconomy and food value chain came together, on the invitation of the European Commission (EC), DG RTD – Directorate General for Research and Innovation. The main objective of the meeting was for the EC to gather input from the ETPs on common future research […]

The final conference of the VERAM project, Brussels, 17 April 2018 The final conference of the VERAM project – Vision and Roadmap for European Raw Materials in 2050 – will take place in Brussels on 17 April 2018. Join us for the launch of this far-reaching research and innovation vision and roadmap for 2050, and […]

At the start of European Paper Week  FTP and CEPI host a Welcome Cocktail for special invitees. Mr Sylvain Lhôte, Director General of CEPI, Ms Lena Ek, Chairperson of the Board of FTP and Chairperson of the Board of Södra and Mr Johan Elvnert, Managing Director of FTP will welcome their guests at the Radisson Blu Royal, Rue du Fosse-aux-Loups 47, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium  […]

The 42nd  FTP Advisory Committee meeting will take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 28 November 2017 Please confirm your attendance to Ms Noor de Laat, noor.delaat@forestplatform.org Date: Tuesday, 28 November 2017 Time: 10:30 – ca. 14:00 (Brussels time), sandwiches will be servedVenue: European Forestry House, Rue du Luxembourg 66, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium 

1st WOODRISE world congress on mid-rise and high-rise wood buildings at the heart of sustainable cities and the ecological transition, Bordeaux, France, 12–15 September 2017 How to translate an increasing global demand for wooden buildings into market opportunities that support the transition towards more dynamic, low-carbon living environments and sustainable cities? How to best benefit […]

FTP Managing Director Johan Elvnert is one of the speakers at the keynote session of the 50th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) that will take place in Brasov, Romania, from 25-29 September 2017.  Under the main theme of the event Innovating the competitive edge: from research to impact in the forest value chain, Elvnert will present the forest-based sector Vision […]

Communication workshop during the European Biotech Week Event: CommBeBiz Communication Workshop during European Biotech Week Date: Wednesday 27 September 2017, from 09:00 to 18:00 Venue: the European Forestry House, Rue du Luxembourg 66, 1000 Brussels / the European Parliament In the Communication Workshop organised by the EU project CommBeBiz under the umbrella event, European Biotech Week, you will learn how […]

Register now for the stakeholders’ seminar “Innovation in the forest-based sector: from idea to practice” hosted by FTP and NSG Estonia, as part of the flagship conference under the Estonian presidency of the EU Council: Nature-based Solutions: From Innovation to Common Use. Seminar: Innovation in the forest-based sector Time: Tuesday 24 October 2017, from 14:00 […]

“I see more opportunities than challenges for the forest-based sector and this is what is exciting about this sector. My advice to you is: plant more trees, make more timber and build more homes and buildings in Europe.” With these remarks, MEP Paul Brannon wrapped up the Value of Wood Forum, that took place in […]

FTP’s new website is now up and running with a refreshed visual style and more than 100 pages of information about the sector’s Vision, Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, funding opportunities, as well as special pages for FTP’s 25 National Support Groups (NSGs).  Now fully integrated with the revamped FTP Database (FTP DB), the new […]