German Wood Congress 2025: Securing Reliable Raw Wood Supply

On November 20, the German Wood Congress 2025 came to an end at Motorworld Munich. With more than 380 participants and a fully booked trade exhibition featuring over 50 companies, the three-day industry gathering set new records. The event was marked by close exchanges between forestry, timber, and politics, and provided numerous insights into the key challenges and future prospects for the forestry and timber industry.

“The record attendance of over 380 participants shows how important a strong common platform is for the industry. In a time of political and economic upheaval, we need places like the German Wood Congress where challenges can be discussed and common perspectives developed,” sums up DeSH President Dr. Stephan Lang. “Especially in Bavaria, where the connection between forests and wood has always been particularly strong, it is clear how important constructive dialogue is for the future direction of value chains. The great response confirms that the Wood Congress offers exactly the framework that is currently needed.”

Political priorities and strong impetus

One focus of the Wood Congress was on the political framework conditions in Germany, Europe, and the federal states. In partnership with the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture, topics such as securing raw materials, political framework conditions, and the strategic importance of regional value chains were discussed in depth. Contributions from Minister of State Hubert Aiwanger, Minister of State Michaela Kaniber, and Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture Martina Englhardt-Kopf provided insights into current political decision-making processes and the importance of the industry for Bavaria and the federal government. In addition, prominent speakers highlighted important topics. Dr. Josef Braml, Caroline Bosbach, Vince Ebert, and Urs Meier shed light on global developments, economic challenges, and issues of modern leadership in their keynotes, contributing to a multifaceted event.

German Wood Congress 2026 in Wiesbaden

The supporting program was also a resounding success: companies from across the entire value chain presented their innovations and services at the fully booked trade exhibition. Formats such as the Timber Talk Podcast live, the networking breakfast, and the traditional industry evening provided opportunities for exchange and new collaborations. The congress kicked off with a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Bavarian State Forestry Authority (BaySF), which was celebrated on November 18 at the Augustiner Keller with over 460 guests. The joint event underscored the close partnership between forestry and the timber industry in Bavaria. “Every year, the German Wood Congress sets new accents for professional and political dialogue on forests and wood in Germany. Next year, we will continue this exchange in Wiesbaden and once again invite the industry to jointly shape the central issues of the future,” concluded Stephan Lang.

Source: holzkongress.de