WoodTECH 2025 – Both venues are selling out!

The WoodTECH 2025 programme is designed to address the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the wood processing sector. Key topics to discuss include transformational trends and opportunities leading up to 2030 and insights on the paradigm shift needed to grow the wood products sector. Sessions will cover topics such as building the mill of the future, harnessing data in manufacturing, and implementing disruptive technologies to enhance competitiveness.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and peers, and discover the latest global advancements to drive your operations forward – before it sells out!

Presentation Previews

Sylvain Dionne, Senior Vice President Sales & Customer Experience, Comact (Canada)

Comact use of AI technology is setting new standards in the wood processing industry, driving exceptional performance and operational efficiency. Join us to discover our vision for the mill of the future—connected, predictive, adaptive, and autonomous.

Francois Barton, CEO, Business Leaders H&S Forum

Focusing on what matters – for thriving people and businesses. What mindsets and practices leading organisations are deploying to create safer, healthier and more productive work – sharing practical examples from NZ and Australia.

Anthony La Salata, Director of Product Development, USNR (USA)

While the idea of sawing with the form of a log has been around by some reports since the 1950’s, curve sawing became prevalent in the softwood industry in the 1990’s. From its origin, through to modern solutions, curve sawing has continued to provide both exciting opportunities and common challenges.

Nick Barrett, President, SiCam Systems (Canada)

Lumber size control has evolved dramatically over the years. Every mill is on a journey to enhance production, quality, and recovery, with precise sizing playing a crucial role. Whether you’re starting with calipers or transitioning to fully automated closed-loop systems, optimising your process is essential.

Five FREE places for NZ

With support from the WIDE Trust, we’re offering up to five free places for young sawmilling and wood processing professionals, under 35, who haven’t yet registered for NZ. Certain criteria apply—email gordon.thomson@ innovatek.co.nz for details.

Group Discounts

Special group and large group rates are still available for both Rotorua, New Zealand or Melbourne, Australia. Registrations can be made directly on the event website.

What Now?

If you or some of your staff or employees are interested in attending, you can now register on-line. To save time you can register using the button below.