[IUFRO Div 5] World Bamboo News November 2026

November 3, 2026 Shaping Sustainable Futures ....The global bamboo congress where research, industry, design and cultivation meet... 7–11 June 2027 Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam, the Netherlands THE CALL FOR PAPERS [https://wbc2027.org/call-for-papers/] is for those persons who are want to be considered for an oral presentation at the WBC. The World Bamboo Organization [https://www.worldbamboo.net] invites scientific papers for oral presentation at the 13th World Bamboo Congress, 7–11 June, 2027 in Rotterdam. Papers are welcomed from researchers in all fields of bamboo: ecologists, forest managers, processors, cultivators, food and nutrition experts, manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers and policymakers working anywhere along the bamboo value chain. Wherever you work with bamboo, from the field and the lab to the kitchen and the building site, there is a place for you at the WBC 2027. GO HERE FOR MORE INFO. [https://wbc2027.org/call-for-papers/] Deadline for Abstracts is 30 November. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION [https://wbc2027.org/tickets/] Join amazing participants, practitioners, experts, corporates and enthusiasts from around the world for five inspiring days in Rotterdam! We welcome you all! Early Bird rates are available now, until 1 December 2026. [https://wbc2027.org/tickets/] Partnership for the 13th World Bamboo Congress is open. From 7 to 11 June 2027, Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam brings together 475+ delegates and 55+ speakers from more than 30 countries across five full days, researchers, growers, foresters, food and nutrition experts, manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers and policymakers, in one building. As a Sponsor, there are three ways to be part of it. 🔸 A package, from Bronze to Diamond > each one a designed combination of branding, visibility and networking, so organizations of every size can take part. 🔸A theme > one or more of the three congress themes, or one of eight impact areas, from social and networking to Rotterdam visibility to event operations and delivery. 🔸Or something built with you > Not every partnership fits a package: a solidarity sponsorship, the congress dinner, student scholarships, translators, the exhibition lounge, the aftermovie. Tell us what matters to your organization and we will shape it around your goals, values and audience. 🔹EXPO! There is also the European Bamboo Expo 2027, which runs alongside the congress all week in the entrance hall between the two session halls > the space every delegate crosses between sessions. You can exhibit there with a branded booth, a regular table or a high table. For space and bookings, write to Iraklis Kalamenios at [iraklis(a)weproductions.net] 🔺SUBSIDY! And if you are a Dutch SME: the congress is recognized by the RVO as a Green Trade Fair, so the SIB subsidy can cover up to 80% of your costs, to a maximum of EUR 2,500. For more details: 🔗 wbc2027.org/sponsorship [https://wbc2027.org/sponsorship/] 13th World Bamboo Congress Shaping Sustainable Futures 📅 7–11 June 2027 📍 Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam, the Netherlands Do you know anything about Rotterdam, the City? Watch this! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqaBRKq-fCg&t=6s] ROTTERDAM: The Netherlands’ Most Unique City | Exploring the City Rebuilt for the Future, on YouTube by REVDOC For EVENTS and workshops around the world, please visit Bamboo Agenda on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/delfina-abadie-the-bamboo-agenda-3ba0a0333/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BambooAgenda] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebambooagenda/] Follow our World Bamboo Facebook page to read news from around the world on all things bamboo. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/112134877655/] Click here. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/112134877655/] Our LinkedIn Group page is GROWING. Join us! [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2788492] World Bamboo Organization 9 Bloody Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360 USA www.worldbamboo.net Preferences https://worldbamboo.updatemyprofile.com/r-tukkkrhd-A109944D-ohljliyuh-b | Unsubscribe https://worldbamboo.cmail19.com/t/r-u-tukkkrhd-ohljliyuh-n/