Seminar A • Forestry
Silvicultural Management of Alnus nepalensis (Uttis)
Optimizing rotation cycles and harvesting techniques for Nepal's primary plywood timber in the sub-tropical mid-hills.
12TH NEPAL WOOD INTERNATIONAL EXPO 202728–31 JANUARY 2027 • BHRIKUTI MANDAP, KATHMANDU
Industry Knowledge • Technology • Collaboration
Technical Conclave 2027
From sustainable timber to smart plywood factories — one focused industry forum connecting forestry experts, manufacturers, technology leaders and dealers.
Part of the 12th Nepal Wood International Expo 2027
About the conclave
Ideas shaping the future of Nepal's wood industry.
The Nepal Wood Technical Conclave brings together the full plywood and wood-processing value chain — from responsible timber cultivation and agroforestry to energy-efficient manufacturing, factory automation and stronger manufacturer–dealer partnerships.
Designed for practical knowledge sharing, the programme combines five focused technical seminars with an open panel discussion and audience Q&A.
05Specialised seminars
40 minPer seminar, including Q&A
30 minIndustry panel discussion
01Focused industry forum
Five core themes
Explore the technical sessions
Built around the challenges and opportunities across Nepal's timber, veneer and plywood ecosystem.
Seminar B • Agroforestry
Commercial Agroforestry in the Terai
Intercropping models using Eucalyptus and Populus alongside seasonal cash crops to supply veneer mills.
Seminar C • Efficiency
VINCHI – Optimization of Energy Consumption
High-Moisture Assembly vs. Intensive Veneer Drying: understanding energy optimization alternatives.
Seminar E • Automation
Smart Plywood Factory – From Log to Product
The fully automated journey through integrated, modern plywood manufacturing.
Seminar D • Distribution
Bridging the Manufacturer–Dealer Gap
Dealers' expectations and stronger relationships across supply, service and market development.
Interactive Industry Exchange
Panel Discussion & Open Q&A
A shared conversation between speakers, manufacturers, dealers and industry participants.
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Technical Conclave Agenda
All times are local to Kathmandu, Nepal. Speakers, date and hall will be announced following confirmation.
Time
Session
Details
09:30 – 10:00ARRIVAL
Registration & Seating
Delegate check-in and welcome
10:00 – 10:10OPENING
Opening Remarks
Welcome by the organizers and overview of the day
10:10 – 10:50SEMINAR A
Silvicultural Management of Alnus nepalensis (Uttis)
Rotation cycles and harvesting techniques
10:50 – 11:30SEMINAR B
Commercial Agroforestry in the Terai
Eucalyptus, Populus and seasonal cash-crop intercropping
11:30 – 12:10SEMINAR C
VINCHI – Optimization of Energy Consumption
High-Moisture Assembly vs. Intensive Veneer Drying
12:10 – 12:50SEMINAR E
Smart Plywood Factory – From Log to Product
The fully automated journey
12:50 – 13:30SEMINAR D
Bridging the Manufacturer–Dealer Gap
Dealers' expectations
13:30 – 14:00PANEL + Q&A
Panel Discussion & Open Q&A
All speakers, manufacturers and dealers
14:00 – 14:10CLOSING
Closing & Vote of Thanks
Conclusion of the Technical Conclave
Note: Each seminar includes approximately 30 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. The draft schedule has no scheduled refreshment or lunch break. Agenda subject to change.
Who should attend
Built for the people moving the industry forward
Relevant to professionals across the wood and panel value chain.
Timber & Forestry
Forestry specialists, agroforestry practitioners, plantation owners and timber suppliers.
Manufacturing
Plywood, veneer, panel and furniture production managers and factory owners.
Machinery & Technology
Automation providers, OEMs, process engineers and technical consultants.
Dealers & Distributors
Dealers, importers, distributors and industry business-development teams.
Institutions & Associations
Trade bodies, academic researchers, technical institutions and policy stakeholders.
Industry Decision-Makers
Founders, directors, purchasing heads and senior operations teams.
Join the conclave
Register your interest
Choose your participation type. Speaker applications are subject to review; attendee participation details will be confirmed by the organizers.
Apply to Speak
Share your expertise with manufacturers, forestry specialists, technologists and dealers. Session assignments are subject to review.
Register as Attendee
Register your interest to attend sessions, join industry discussions and connect with the Nepal Wood ecosystem.
Registration status: Speaker applications and attendee interest submissions are collected for organizer review. Expo visitor registration and conclave participation are separate until the organizers confirm otherwise.
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