Responsible Timber Futures through policy and practice
WoodBUILD 2026 will gather voices from across the forestry and timber construction value chain including policy makers, knowledge creators and practical doers, to explore how timber can strengthen the creation of sustainable places and resilient value chains.
Wales’ Timber Industrial Strategy (2025) and the England Wood Strategy (2023) will serve as working case studies to demonstrate how policy ambition can be translated into practice. The focus will be on local, national, and international dimensions that position forestry and timber construction as a shared regenerative response to the climate and nature emergencies, while also strengthening the economy and addressing the urgent demand for housing.
Through plenaries, workshops, and collaborative sessions, delegates will connect responsible policy with practical action to secure timber’s place in a sustainable future.
Since its launch in 2016, WoodBUILD has grown into Wales’ leading event for the timber industry and low-carbon housing. Building on the success of last year’s dynamic gathering, WoodBUILD 2026 promises two action-packed days of inspiring speakers, expert exhibitors, thought-provoking panels, interactive plenaries, hands-on demonstrations, and collaborative workshops.
Join over 250 industry leaders on 30 June – 01 July in Trefforest to connect, innovate, and drive meaningful change.
Venue: University of South Wales, Trefforest Campus, Llantwit Road, Pontypridd CF37 1DL
WoodBUILD 2026 will unite timber and construction stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and drive opportunities for meaningful change.
Programme
Day 1: What forest? What timber? What building?
Day 2: Forestry, timber and construction projects that make a difference
Details and speakers to be confirmed in due course
Sponsors and programme supporters will be announced in due course
This event is part funded by Welsh Government.
We currently remain open to sponsor and exhibitor enquiries.
Tickets
| Full price | Early Bird* | |
| Two-day ticket | £275 | £175 |
| One-day ticket | £175 | £125 |
| WKW members (two-day pass with AGM) | £150 | £115 |
| Students** | £75 | n/a |
| Conference dinner (30 June) | £35 | n/a |
*Early bird ticket offer ends 30 April 2026.
** Limited availability. Please note: For student tickets only bookings made from an academic email address are accepted.
All tickets give access to both conference and exhibition.
How we get there
This year’s event will take place at University of South Wales, Trefforest, Pontypridd, Wales, CF37 1DL.
Arriving by train
Trains to Trefforest run regularly from Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations, with typical journey times of 20 minutes.
Arriving by car
The visitors car park is located opposite the main campus.
