Trade Fairs and Events

You would like to obtain information on the most important trends and current challenges in the wood-based materials industry? You are looking for a forum where you, as manufacturer, supplier or user, can exchange ideas and establish networks during in-depth discussions? From 9^th to 11^th of October 2024, the Fraunhofer WKI and the European Panel Federation, in co-operation with the International Association for Technical Issues related to Wood, are organizing for the 13^th time the European Wood-Based Panel Symposium.

The “International Wood Construction Conference” offers experts from the timber construction industry a platform for comprehensive information and exchange about building with timber structures or timber constructions. In the accompanying exhibition, manufacturers and research institutions from the timber construction sector will show new application examples. The Fraunhofer WKI will have its own booth to present current research results and developments.

The “BAU - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems” brings together everyone involved in the international community for planning, building and designing buildings. The next edition will take place in Munich from January 13 to 17, 2025. The Fraunhofer WKI will be presenting innovative solutions for the use of wood and other renewable raw materials in materials.

Specialist for bonding in wooden construction (3 days)

Specialist for repair of load-bearing timber components using adhesives (5 days)
incl. “Specialist for bonding in wooden construction”

Basic knowledge is imparted on the execution of bonding work for the manufacture or repair of load-bearing timber components. A written examination can be taken in both courses. This can be used to prove successful participation in accordance with DIN 1052-10.

Specialist for repair of load-bearing timber components using adhesives (5 days)
incl. “Specialist for bonding in wooden construction”

Basic knowledge is imparted on the execution of bonding work for the manufacture or repair of load-bearing timber components. A written examination can be taken in both courses. This can be used to prove successful participation in accordance with DIN 1052-10.

In addition, the course is recognized by the Brandenburgische Ingenieurkammer BBIK (Brandenburg Chamber of Engineers) as further training with 40 points.