Project meeting Helsinki

CE Forestry Meeting and Workshop
Espoo and Helsinki, Finland | 3–4 June 2025

The CE Forestry Meeting and Workshop will be held over two days in Espoo and Helsinki, bringing together project partners from across Europe to exchange insights, review progress, and plan future actions related to circular economy and forestry innovation.

Day 1: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Location: Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering, Auditorium A304
Address: Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo

The first day focuses on presentations of results, ongoing activities, and future plans from project partners. The program opens at 9:00 with registration, coffee, and a welcome by Pekka Oinas. Presentations are divided into three sessions:

Presentations – Part 1 (9:30–11:00)

• PP1 (SLU) – Michael Finel
• PP9 (Umeå University) – Maria Hedberg
• PP2 (University of Latvia) – Linards Klavins

Lunch break: 11:00–12:00

Presentations – Part 2 (12:00–14:10)

• PP3 (Kaunas University of Technology) – Darius Černauskas
• PP4 (Centria UAS) – Leena Favén
• PP5 & PP12 (MEERI PAS & GreenBack Ltd.) – Paulina Marcinek & Dariusz Włóka
• PP6 (Natural Resources Institute Finland – Luke) – Risto Korpinen

Coffee break: 14:10–14:30

Presentations – Part 3 (14:30–16:00)

• PP7 (JSC BIOLAT) – Ilona Vanaga
• PP10 (Finnish Forest Center) – Yrjö Ylkänen
• PP11 (Aalto University) – Pekka Oinas

Discussion on future proposals: 16:00–17:00
All participants will contribute to an open discussion on future project directions.

Day 2: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Location: The Pajasali Hall, Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Address: Suomenlinna C 28, 00190 Helsinki

Day 2 continues in the historic setting of Suomenlinna, beginning with a ferry trip from Kauppatori:

8:20–8:35 — Ferry from Kauppatori to Suomenlinna
9:00–9:30 — Registration, coffee, and welcome – Risto Korpinen

Session Topics:

• 9:30–10:00 — Economy & Administration Management
  Kristina Åberg & Christer Borglin
• 10:00–10:30 — Scientific Management, Reporting, Website
  Dimitris Athanassiadis & Christer Borglin
• 10:30–11:00 — Policy Recommendations & Dissemination Plans
  Leena Favén
• 11:00–12:00 — BAMOS Reporting Session
  Led by Mehrdad Arshadi with contributions from all partners

12:15–13:15 — Lunch Break

13:30–15:00 — Guided Tour in Suomenlinna
Hosted by Jaana Liimatainen

This two-day event offers a rich blend of scientific exchange, strategic planning, and cultural experience. We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of circular economy forestry!