On March 4th, 2026, the NewWave project will host its final event in Izola, Slovenia (UP IAM’s building, Livade 6a), to unveil groundbreaking bio-based solutions for the construction and chemical sectors.
This showcase provides a unique opportunity for industry stakeholders to experience validated, high-TRL technologies—including formaldehyde-free adhesives and high-durability modified wood—that offer a non-toxic alternative to traditional materials.
Attendees will explore how these innovations enhance circularity by transforming wood residues into high-value products while ensuring compliance with evolving EU environmental regulations. Don’t miss the chance to tour our live demonstration site, evaluate product samples firsthand, and network with the technical experts driving Europe’s green transition
8:45-9:15 – Arrival
9:15-9:30 Welcome and keynote – Unlocking Biomass through Fast Pyrolysis
Overview of the thermo-chemical fractionation (TCF) process that transforms residual sawdust into Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO), creating the sugar and lignin building blocks for all subsequent products.
– Speaker: Biomass Technology Group
9:30-10:15 Sustainable Materials for the Modern Construction Sector
- Engineered Wood Panels (Plywood and MDF)
Creating sustainable panels for interior and structural use by replacing traditional, hazardous adhesives with bio-based resins.
– Speaker: FORESA technologies - Modified wood products for outdoor applications
A new class of modified wood intended for outdoor applications (cladding and decking) to serve as an environmentally friendly alternative to steel, concrete, or chemically treated wood.
– Speaker: FORECO and INNORENEW
10:15-10:30 Coffee break
10:30 -11:00 Innovative green chemicals
Tests and results with polyols, fast pyrolysis bio-oil, hydrogenated furans
-Speaker: AEP Polymers & TFC
11:00-11:30 Open discussion and Q&A
11:30-12:00 Visit to the demo structure and products showcase
12:00-13:00 Lunch
