Residues2Revenues 2026 unveils full Brisbane conference programme

Following the sell-out success of last year’s New Zealand event, Innovatek has officially released the highly anticipated programme for Residues2Revenues 2026. For the first time, the premier industry conference will be held in Brisbane, Australia, on 23-24 September 2026.

As the forestry and wood processing sectors face growing pressure to decarbonise operations and unlock new revenue streams, Residues2Revenues 2026 will showcase how wood processors, forest owners, manufacturers, and energy users can transform wood residues into profitable biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value renewable bioproducts.

“Following our largest-ever event in Rotorua last year, which attracted close to 300 delegates focused on the latest innovations in extracting energy and value from wood fibre, we’re excited to bring this essential technology event to Australia,” says John Stulen, Director at Innovatek.

“The full programme is now live, featuring a powerhouse line-up of local and international innovators who are demonstrating that wood residue is no longer waste – it’s a major commercial opportunity.”

Programme highlights & key themes

The newly released two-day programme features commercial case studies, technical innovations, and practical insights spanning the full circular bioeconomy spectrum. Key themes include:

International exemplars & large-scale transformation

Day One opens with a keynote address from Mike Haywood, General Manager of Verdant Earth Technologies, exploring the transformation of the Redbank Power Station and the future potential of biomass for large-scale energy generation.

Next-generation biofuels & bioproducts

Delegates will hear from Miriam Blaine (HAMR Energy) on commercialising wood residues into liquid fuels, alongside Jacob Kohn (Futurity Bio Ventures), who will present developments in lignin-based bitumen alternatives designed to create longer-lasting, lower-emission roads.

Industrial heat & metals transition

Sessions will explore how heavy industries are reducing reliance on fossil fuels, including presentations from Ben Crispe (Suncoast Green Energy) on simplifying the industrial heat transition and John Mellowes (Biocarbon) on using waste biomass in industrial metals production.

Pyrolysis, biochar & carbon removal

Melissa Rebbeck (Metamorf Engineering) will examine how pyrolysis technologies are converting waste streams into biochar products and new carbon removal revenue opportunities.

Advanced machinery & operational innovation

Practical operational insights will also be shared by major technology providers and industry leaders, including Christian Jirkowsky (Polytechnik Biomass Energy), Gary Olsen (Tigercat Industries), and NSW-based Recycling Technologies Group (RTG).

An essential gathering for the bioeconomy

Residues2Revenues 2026 is expected to attract a broad cross-section of the Australasian supply chain, including forest managers, wood processors, manufacturers, energy plant operators, regional councils, and government policy representatives — all focused on capturing new value from wood residues while meeting carbon reduction targets.

Alongside the conference programme, delegates will benefit from networking and a large exhibition showcasing the latest equipment, technologies, and services from major suppliers.

Super Early Bird registrations now open

With strong industry interest already building following the programme release, organisers are encouraging delegates to secure their places early. Super Early Bird registrations are now open, offering large savings until Friday, 26 June 2026. Significant group discounts are also available for organisations sending teams of three or more.

To view the full programme, explore accommodation options at voco Brisbane City Centre, or register for the event, visit the official event website at woodresidues.events.