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April 21-22, 2026 Clark Kerr Campus, UC Berkeley
Join global leaders, practitioners, researchers, investors, & policymakers for a two-day summit focused on the fundamentals shaping the future of forest innovation.
From carbon & lignin to infrastructure, fire management practices, regulation, & financing, the Forest Innovation Summit explores what it truly takes to move from ambition to implementation.
Theme 2026: Back to Basics - The Foundations of Resilient Forest Management
This year's summit highlights the systems, materials, & policy frameworks required to scale real forest-based solutions between Sweden & California.
Both days feature high-level keynote speakers & startup pitches from both Swedish & U.S. innovators. Each day bridges forest stewardship & commercial innovation through these key themes:
Day 1: Policy, Revenue & Infrastructure
Carbon Markets: Comparing revenue pathways for Improved Forest Management vs. Carbon Products on public & private lands.
Regulatory Landscapes: Navigating the current policy & legal environment for forest management.
Processing Infrastructure: Strategic looks at milling & wood processing capabilities.
Investment & Startups: Pitch sessions from emerging innovators in forestry tech & financing.
Day 2: Technology, Stewardship & Mass Timber
Mass Timber & Prefab: Scaling sustainable construction, modular design, & affordable housing.
Engineered Wood & Lignin: The latest research in high-value wood products & bio-based materials.
Circular BioEconomy: Moving toward a zero-waste, sustainable forest industry.
Fire & Forest Management: Cross-cultural conversations exploring indigenous leadership & traditional fire management practices.
Why Attend
Connect forest communities across Sweden & California for practical collaboration & shared learning
Strengthen the foundational systems needed for forest innovation to scale
Explore what it takes - economically & politically - to build an investable forest-based future
Meet the people working hands-on with carbon, lignin, infrastructure, financing, & regulation
Join the evening reception designed for meaningful cross-sector networking
Ticket Options
$299 - Early Bird (Two-Day Pass)
Available until the end of February. Includes access to the evening reception.
$349 - General Admission (Two-Day Pass)
Available from March. Includes access to the evening reception.
$229 - One-Day Pass
$50 - Evening Networking Event Only
$1000 - Startup Pitching
Opportunity to pitch on stage. 2x Two-Day Passes for your team. Possibility for booth space at the venue.
For more information visit: https://www.forestinnovationsummit.com/
*By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
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