REMINDER : DEADLINE FOR POSTER ABSTRACT SUBMISSION – DECEMBER 12^TH, 2014

Forest Machine Technology Conference – Hyatt Regency Montreal Hotel, 21-23 April 2015

FPInnovations, Canada’s R&D Institute for the forest products industry, is proud to host the Forest Machine Technology Conference (FMTC), in collaboration with:

• Unmanned Systems Canada

· Forest Products Association of Canada

· Laval University

· L’École de Technologie Supérieure

· Skogforsk

· Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

· IUFRO

Integrating advanced technology solutions such as robotics and automation is part the dynamic direction the Canadian forest products industry is taking to provide its labor force with a safer, more satisfying and efficient working environment. As the industry continues to transform its business practices, it is imperative to leverage ergonomically and environmentally enhanced productivity gains, which advanced technologies can possibly offer. The conference will feature prominent international keynote speakers, invited technical presentations, technology forum presentations, supplier kiosks, ideation working groups and scientific/technical poster displays.