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The Fifth European Conference on Wood Modification ECWM5, September 20-21, 2010, Riga, Latvia


The European Conference on Wood Modification is now firmly established as the premier event dedicated to all global wood modification technologies.

The conference provides a forum for members of research organisations and companies to learn about the latest developments in this rapidly changing field.

The conference will cover thermal, oleothermal, mechanothermal, chemical, impregnation modifications, as well as other technologies (microwave, rf plasma, enzymatic, etc.). There will also be sessions dealing with testing methods and standards, environmental issues, and various aspects of commercialisation, as well as our renowned poster presentation sessions.

There will be opportunities for companies to showcase their new technologies and products to an international audience.

The organization of the Conference has received funding from the European Community‘s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under the grant agreement n° 203459 and will be done as an activity of the FP7 project WOOD-NET realized by the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry.

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Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, a major industrial, commercial, cultural and financial centre of the Baltics, and an important seaport, situated on the mouth of the Daugava. It is the largest city in the Baltic states.

Riga‘s historical centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city is particularly notable for its extensive Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) architecture. The historical centre has many excellent cafes and restaurants through its narrow winding streets, ideal places to relax after a busy day.

Important Dates

Abstract submission:  05/03/2010 CLOSED
Paper submission:  30/06/2010
Registration fee: 15/07/2010
(after: delegate - €450, student - €280, accompanying person - €100). 

Tentative schedule:

19.09.2010 - apr. 19.00 - Welcome party

20.09.2010 - Conference session and Dinner

21.09.2010 - Conference session, closing apr. 17.00-17.30