SESSIONS
The event will contain a variety of parallel sessions as well as static content by IUFRO Units, Task Forces and Member Organizations. Furthermore, the IUFRO WORLD DAY will include three “Science Informs Policy” webinars on overarching forest research topics, one in each time zone, and three “About IUFRO” networking sessions, one in each time zone. To see how the sessions will be structured in the event, view our timetable.
parallel sessions
Members of the global IUFRO network will show and share forest-related research work, projects, news and more.
In each of the three time zone groups there will be presentations by IUFRO Research Units and IUFRO Member Organizations.These parallel sessions will take place throughout the whole event (except for the "prime time" in each region that is reserved for the networking sessions and policy forums). The sessions will contain a variety of information including:
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Forest-related research topics from around the world
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Insights into the work of IUFRO Units and Member Organization
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Latest news on projects of the global IUFRO network
These presentations on topics related to forest, trees and forest products research could be live or recorded sessions or webinars, live or recorded talks or interviews, videos, slides or posters showing activities, announcements, publications etc. Live sessions, publications and other interesting information can be explored through our interactive map.
You can find all parallel sessions in our timetable for the event. Details on the individual sessions are available through the following link.
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lunch with
IUFRO
Meet, greet and ‘eat’ – learn more about the global IUFRO network, meet peers and interact with IUFRO representatives
APPETIZER
"Speed friending"
Meet other participants in this ice breaker session and connect with people all over the world
TOAST BY THE PRESIDENT
Keep your glasses ready!
Welcome by IUFRO President John Parrotta
Video message by the Austrian Minister of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism Elisabeth Köstinger
MIXED WORLD DAY PLATTER
Get familiar with IUFRO
Presentation about IUFRO, find out how IUFRO works and how to get involved
SMÖRGÅSBORD
Sneak preview of the 2024 IUFRO World Congress
Presentation about the IUFRO World Congress 2024
YOUTHFUL CUISINE
IUFRO for early career scientists and newcomers
Speakers from different career stages will share their experience with IUFRO and how IUFRO has helped them during their career. Find out how to get involved as a young scientist and raise your questions!
QUIZ SURPRISE
IUFRO Quiz
Participate in our IUFRO Quiz and get the chance to win an exciting prize from an international scientific journal!
COFFEE AND CAKE WITH DIVISIONS
A choice of forest-related disciplines for fruitful networking and learning
Poster session where IUFRO Divisions introduce themselves and their role within IUFRO. Take your chance to interact and find out more!
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You are invited to lunch with us during the IUFRO World Day! Find what is on the menu below and read more details on the courses here:
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The three "Lunch with IUFRO" sessions (one per time zone group) will allow participants to learn more about IUFRO and what it does, find out how to get involved, meet peers, make new acquaintances and talk with experienced scientists. This element offers an opportunity to meet with the leadership and interact with IUFRO Coordinators.
All three sessions last for two hours each and are organized in the “prime time” of each region (12:00 - 14:00 pm mid-region time). There is no overlap with other live events during the two hours (no live events by units or members).
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MENU
(PRELIMINARY PROGRAM)
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SCIENCE POLICY FORUMs
Cutting edge research and emerging issues of relevancy for policy and decision makers as well as new and promising approaches to global challenges will be discussed.
The IUFRO World Day will comprise three Science Policy Forums, one in each time zone group. All three sessions last for 1,5 hours each and are organized in the “prime time” of each region following the networking sessions (14:00 - 15:30 pm mid-region time). There is no overlap with other live events during the 1,5 hours (no live events by units or members)
