Purpose & Objectives
To build global commercialization bridges across sectors to realize the value of wood residuals for a profitable and sustainable economy.
- Demonstrate the value proposition for wood residuals
- Identify challenges facing wood residual market development
- Build a global network to accelerate development, tech transfer and commercialization of wood residuals.
Agenda (subject to change)
May 6, 2025
Tours will be organized to local mills and industry for a hands-on perspective of wood residuals challenges and opportunities.
May 7, 2025
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Opening Session
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Framing the Residual Challenge (P)
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:35 AM Case Study 1
11:40 AM – 12:30 PM Case Study 2
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch and exhibits
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Innovators Pitch Session
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Networking Break
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Exploring new market potential
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM Summary Remarks
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Reception
May 8, 2025
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Opening Session
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM Reverse Pitch Session
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Research/Industry Collaboration
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitated Group Discussions
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch and exhibits
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Financing & Funding Models
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Accelerating Tech Transfer
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Concluding Remarks
Sponsorship
Opportunities are available starting at just $750.
Contact institute@mifbi.org for more information.
Travel information
Transportation: https://www.traversecity.com/plan/transportation/
Hotels: https://www.traversecity.com/hotels/
About the host and facilitator
Michigan Forest Biomaterials Institute (MIFBI) is a non-profit organization focused on catalyzing innovation and use of materials from forests for a healthy economy and environment. MIFBI convenes stakeholders and incubates collaboration across sectors including academia, government, non-profits and across industries to address complex issues expanding applications and markets for forest materials.
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