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Launch Webinar of the Stora Enso Hackathon powered by BioBoosters

Project: BioBoosters
Virtual event
Join the Launch webinar to learn about the challenge and become a part of the solution!

Description

During the webinar, Stora Enso will introduce the company and the challenge "Seeking innovative, eco-friendly solutions to avoid log quality worsening in Launkalne mill log yard during summer period". The goal of the challenge is to combat the dual threats of blue stain in sawn logs and wood-damaging insects without increasing water consumption. Stora Enso is committed to transforming the forestry sector for a more sustainable future. 

As a result of the hackathon, the company is looking forward to getting a feasible and efficient product or solution for preservation of log quality during summer season which is compliant with Stora Enso’s sustainability goals and aim of water consumption reduction.  Solution of the winning Team will be potentially piloted in Stora Enso Launkalne mill.  

Agenda

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    Time
    Item
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    14:15-14:20
    Welcome – Moderator Inguna Kucina, Vidzeme Planning Region  
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    14:20-14:40
    Stora Enso Hackathon Challenge – Uldis Deisons, Stora Enso Wood Products, Launkalne Mill Director and Ivars Skudra, Stora Enso Wood Products, Launkalne Mill Environmental and Energy Manager 
  •  
    14:40-15:00
    Presentation about wood durability and protection, material development and innovations – eksperts (Sweden) – to be confirmed
  •  
    15:00-15:20
    Presentation about blue-stain and insects - Mats Jonsell, Forest Entomologist, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences – to be confirmed
  •  
    15:20-15:35
    BioBoosters concept and the results of the 1st round – Anna Alto, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Inguna Kucina, Vidzeme Planning Region 
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    15:35-15:45
    Q&A session and closing words 

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