International Wood Architecture Conference 2026

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International Wood Architecture Conference 2026
20 Years of Inspiration, Innovation, and a Wooden Future

We invite you to participate in the Wood Architecture Conference, which, for the 20th time, brings together architects, engineers, and industry leaders to share the latest ideas and showcase the most outstanding achievements in wood architecture from Estonia and around the world.
Come and be part of a day full of inspiration, knowledge, and a forward-looking perspective on wood architecture!

Time: November 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM
Location: TARU, Noblessner harbour district, Vesilennuki 12, Tallinn, Estonia, 10415

This year, the conference will be hosted by architect Veronika Valk-Siska and structural engineer Jürgen Einpaul.
Taking the stage will be internationally renowned architects, engineers, and scientists who will share their experiences and visions for the future of wood architecture:

Hermann Kaufmann – HK Architekten / Austria
Matti Kuittinen – Aalto University / Finland
Karin Harkmaa – 3+1 Architects / Estonia
Wolfgang Winter – TU Wien / Austria
Lauri Tuulberg – Welement AS / Estonia
Julian Zotter – ZOTTER LITSCHAUER ZT GmbH / Austria
Raphael Eder – S.E.A. Shibukawa Eder Architects / Austria
Alar Just – Tallinn University of Technology / Estonia
Katrin Nele Mäger – Tallinn University of Technology / Estonia
Martin Looser-Frey – Free Form & International / Switzerland

The day concludes with the traditional Wooden Building of the Year Gala, where we will recognize the industry's most outstanding achievements and celebrate the future of wood architecture.
The list of speakers is updated on an ongoing basis. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program.

More information and program: puidukonverents.ee