Nov 04, 2026
12th European Conference on Wood Modification in Dresden
On October 27–28, 2026, the 12th European Conference on Wood Modification (ECWM 12) took place at the IHD (Institute for Wood Technology Dresden). More than 100 international participants used the conference as an opportunity to exchange expertise on current developments and innovations in the field of wood and wood-based material modification. The participants discussed current challenges and potential solutions in the areas of thermal, chemical, and enzymatic wood modification, sustainability, durability, and new testing and monitoring methods for wood applications.
Dr.-Ing. Jörg Wehsener from the Chair of Timber Engineering, played a key role in
Prof. Dr. Steffen Tobisch, Director of the IHD, welcomed the participants to the conference.
organizing the program in collaboration with the IHD. The conference kicked off with a keynote held by Marcus Wallenberg Prize laureate Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Militz from the University of Göttingen. In addition, numerous technical presentations and poster sessions showcased methods for improving the properties of wood. These included, among others, processes for partial delignification, dimensional stabilization, impregnation methods, acetylation, surface treatments, and the bonding of modified woods to other materials. Through a joint presentation by the Chair of Wood Structures and the IHD titled “Partially Delignified and Densified Hardwood Veneers: Tailoring Lignin Content for High-Performance Wood-Based Laminates,” the Institute’s work was presented to a broad audience from both research and industry.