Forest Innovation Summit 2026 | April 21-22
April 21-22, 2026 · Clark Kerr Campus, UC Berkeley
Join global leaders, practitioners, researchers, investors, and policymakers for a two-day summit focused on the fundamentals shaping the future of forest innovation.
From carbon and lignin to infrastructure, fire management practices, regulation, and 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, and policy frameworks required to scale real forest-based solutions between Sweden and California.
Both days feature high-level keynote speakers and startup pitches from both Swedish and U.S. innovators. Each day bridges forest stewardship and 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 and private lands.
Regulatory Landscapes: Navigating the current policy and legal environment for forest management.
Processing Infrastructure: Strategic looks at milling and wood processing capabilities.
Investment & Startups: Pitch sessions from emerging innovators in forestry tech and financing.
Day 2: Technology, Stewardship & Mass Timber
Mass Timber & Prefab: Scaling sustainable construction, modular design, and affordable housing.
Engineered Wood & Lignin: The latest research in high-value wood products and bio-based materials.
Circular BioEconomy: Moving toward a zero-waste, sustainable forest industry.
Fire & Forest Management: Cross-cultural conversations exploring indigenous leadership and traditional fire management practices.
Why Attend
Connect forest communities across Sweden and California for practical collaboration and shared learning
Strengthen the foundational systems needed for forest innovation to scale
Explore what it takes — economically and politically — to build an investable forest-based future
Meet the people working hands-on with carbon, lignin, infrastructure, financing, and 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/