Join us to explore some of the latest advancements in the forest sector at our event, Expanding Value from the Forest, hosted by Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association (PI) in collaboration with ForestBioFacts, FinnCERES Flagship, and Aalto Design Factory.
The event is organized on September 23 at 14:30-18:30 EEST at Aalto Design Factory and online (stream open from 14:45 until 17:00).
We have three keynote speakers showcasing pioneering work on new forest products. Monika Österberg from Aalto University will discuss opportunities to boost the added value of the forest sector by expanding the product portfolio. Elina Lohiniva from Andritz will offer new perspectives for valorising forest industry’s underutilized side stream, lignin. Furthermore, Mikko Ruuska from Fiber-X will delve into the challenges and successes of scaling up material innovations in the forest industry.
Additionally, the event will feature dynamic research pitches from the Finnish candidates participating in the prestigious Young Researchers’ Challenge at the upcoming Marcus Wallenberg Prize event.
Join our insightful afternoon with leading experts and learn about the innovations driving value creation in the forest sector!
PROGRAMME
14:30 Registration and Coffee
14:45 Streaming opens
15:00 Opening of the Event
Antti Lindqvist, Managing Director, Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association (PI)
Kalevi Ekman, Professor, Aalto Design Factory
15:10 KEYNOTES
- From Timber to Medicine – Added Value for the Forest Sector Through Broadening the Product Portfolio
Monika Österberg, Professor, Aalto University
- Pioneering Progress: Expanding the Forest Sector with Lignin and New Bioproducts
Elina Lohiniva, Director, Business Development, Lignin, ANDRITZ PULP&PAPER
- Wood to Wonders: Experiences and Lessons Learned from Scaling-up Material Innovations
Mikko Ruuska, Partner, Fiber-X Finland Oy
16:00 Pitch presentations by the Marcus Wallenberg Prize Event Young Researcher Challenge candidates
- Value-addition for forest products enabled through use in sustainable health monitoring devices
Aayush Jaiswal, VTT
- Hemicellulose-rich paper-grade pulps as raw material for regenerated products
Elisa Spönla, VTT
- Hydrophobizing cellulose fibers through in situ macromolecular dispersion of lignin
Helena Westerback, Aalto University
- Mapping of natural forests using remotely sensed data
Janne Räty, LUKE
- Machine learning-assisted non-destructive approach for analyzing extractives in wood pulp
Julia Chrzastowska, Åbo Akademi University
- Ethylation of lignin improving its compatibility in polylactic acid composites as alternatives to fossil-based materials
Marie Alopaeus, Åbo Akademi University
- Long-term effects of ash fertilization on soil microbiome in drained peatland forests
Matilda Kattilakoski, LUKE
- Predictive Models and Enhancement of Recovered Wood from Building Demolitions
Nametso Linda Moumakwa, Aalto University
- Multifunctional biogenic films and coatings from synergistic aqueous dispersion of wood-derived suberin and cellulose nanofibers
Umair Qasim, University of Oulu
16:50 Closing remarks and ending the streaming
17:00 Refreshments and Networking
18:30 Event ends
The event is free of charge and available to all interested.
NB! There are limited seats for the on-site event at Aalto Design Factory.
The registration for in-person participation is closed, but it is still possible to register for the ONLINE event until Monday, September 23, 2024 through this LINK
