On 25 March 2026, the Policy Conference “Unlocking Circularity and Market Potential from Wood Waste” brought together stakeholders from policy, industry and civil society in Brussels, hosted by the InnovaWood network and the European Panel Federation (EPF), alongside the EcoReFibre consortium.
During the New European Bauhaus Festival between 9th and 12th June in Brussels, InnovaWood was representing NEBA Alliance in which we collaborate as communication partners. Four members of the InnovaWood team -– Florence, Claudio, Eva, and Oliver – took part in the event, supporting the organisation and content of the stand, the interactive activities for the general audience related to skills and knowledge of wood, as well as the NEBA Alliance workshop and panel.
From June 9-13 2026 the NEB Festival creates a place to understand people’s needs and aspirations and showcase projects that successfully reflect them. In doing so, it demonstrates how an inclusive, sustainable and high-quality built environment can foster community, strengthen resilience and boost competitiveness. The biennial Festival showcases the best practices of the New European Bauhaus, the European Commission initiative that brings the clean transition to our built environments and improves everyday life for everyone. It aims to inspire communities to reimagine spaces, design better living environments and drive sustainability and inclusivity. Many activities for diverse audiences are on the programme of the festival.
The 1st NEBA conference in Barcelona was co-hosted by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), the InnovaWood network, and the University of Primorska as part of the UNESCO-UIA Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture programme. This first conference showcased good practices in skills development for sustainable construction and opened a strategic reflection on the Academy’s future role as a comprehensive support system for creating beautiful, regenerative, and inclusive neighbourhoods across Europe. The 1st NEB Academy Conference marked an important milestone in shaping a European ecosystem for sustainable construction skills. Beyond showcasing achievements, the event strengthened collaboration, sparked new partnerships, and laid the foundations for the next phase of the NEB Academy’s development.
InnovaWood, in its role as coordinator of the NEBA Outreach Hub, is excited to see the outcomes of new international collaborations with the NEB Academy in Japan, announced at the 30th EU-Japan Summit in Tokyo.
On the 9th and 10th of April 2025, the NEBA Alliance General Assembly took place in Berlin, Germany. The assembly was co-hosted by Bauhaus Earth and InnovaWood.
On 10 February 2025, InnovaWood co-hosted the RESONATE Final Policy Workshop in Brussels. Following a presentation of the main results, the participants discussed the main policy recommendations, debating their implications for European policy landscape and further research needs. The three parallel sessions were aligned with the RESONATE Policy Briefs
At InnovaWood, we are honored that Vanesa Baño has been appointed as an ambassador to represent us in this important area.
On the 6th and 7th of March 2025 InnovaWood team, representing the AEGIR, Woodstock, INGUMA and NEB Academy projects, is looking forward to the Shaping Sustainable Futures conference in Brussels.
On the 13th and 14th of February 2025, the third international Drivers for Wood Construction (DWC) conference was held in Joensuu, Finland.