The cross-cluster event “The Power of Wood” on October 21, 2026, in Weiz will demonstrate how wood and bio-based materials can be used for technologically demanding applications. The focus will be on innovative applications, exhibits, and demonstrators, as well as insights from various user industries. Expert and keynote presentations, moderated discussions, and a potential company tour at Weitzer Woodsolutions will provide impetus for new cross-industry collaborations. The event is aimed at those interested in wood, bio-based materials, high-tech applications, and cross-innovation.

Program Highlights & Your Benefits:

Exhibits and Demonstrators: Get to know innovative applications of wood and bio-based materials firsthand.
Expert and Keynote Presentations: Gain new impulses for technologically demanding applications.
Insights from various user industries: Learn about perspectives, motivations, and best practice examples from different industries.
Moderated Discussions: Utilize cross-industry exchange for new impulses and contacts.
Company Tour at Weitzer Woodsolutions: Gain insights into high-quality wood processing and innovative manufacturing technologies.
Cross-Cluster Exchange: Network with representatives of key Styrian clusters and organizations and explore new cooperation opportunities.

Target Audience:

Those interested in wood and bio-based materials
Representatives from technologically demanding user industries
Companies and organizations interested in high-tech applications
Stakeholders along the value chain from regional raw materials to the end product in the OEM and application sectors

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Registration

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 1:30 PM

The number of participants is limited to 150 people.

Program

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | from 1:30 PM | Weiz

The detailed program will be announced shortly.

The event brings together key Styrian clusters and organizations:

Green Tech Valley Cluster, ACstyria Mobility Cluster, Wood Cluster Styria / Bioeconomy Austria, Styrian Creative Industries, Silicon Alps Cluster, Human.technology Styria, ICS – Internationalization Center Styria, as well as the Wood Vision Lab and Weitzer Woodsolutions. This bundled expertise creates a platform for cross-innovation and new collaborations along the entire value chain – from regional raw materials to the end product in the OEM and application sectors.