Event Information

Reasons to Attend

Knowledge Transfer

Timber Building Inspiration

Networking

International Speakers

Acquire CPD Credits

Registration Fees

Delegate:
R550  Online registration (via EFT)
R600  On-site registration (card only)

Student (Full-Time Students only):
R200  Online registration 
R250  On-site registration (card only)

RSVP (by no later than) 17th February 2026!

Participation Rates Include:

Entrance fee, CPD credit (for Architects), parking, booklet, meals & drinks

Free Parking available - P1, P3 & P5

 

CPD Accreditation Note:

Attendance at the conference qualifies for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. A full 8-hour attendance equates to 1.0 CPD point. Any attendance less than 8 hours will be calculated proportionally based on the actual time spent at the conference and online.

NB the register for cpd points will be available at the end of the conference.

Cape Town, South Africa
9.00 - 17.00
24th February
Hybrid joining option

Programme

07:00
On Site and Online Registration
09:00
Hannu Garny
Master of Ceremonies, South Africa "Opening"
09:10
Roger Kuratle
Kuratle Group, Switzerland "Opening"
09:20
Andreas Rufer
Consulate General of Switzerland „Welcome Address"
09:30
Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews
Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town „Urban Regeneration through Timber Architecture: Re-imagining Public Spaces in Cape Town"
09:50
Reinhard Kropf
Helen & Hard, Norway "More Value from Fewer Resources"
10:05
Jürg Frefel
Kuratle Group, Switzerland "How timber constructions meets technology"
10:30
Tea Breakaway / Networking
10:50
Maretha Perold
Wolf & Wolf Architects, South Africa "Timber, Hemp & the future of sustainable cities"
11:15
Gunnar Adolf Aanesland
Helen & Hard, Finland „From Wood to Wonders”
11:40
Richard Stretton
Koop Designs, South Africa "Developing Affordable Timber Construction Methods for Public Buildings whilst Maximising Benefit to Small Local Business"
12:05
Jari Janowski
Timbatec, Switzerland "From Fundamentals to Future: The Vision and Innovation of Timber Construction*
12:05
Jari Janowski
Timbatec, Switzerland "From Fundamentals to Future: The Vision and Innovation of Timber Construction*
12:30
Lunch Breakaway/Networking
13:30
Sean Mahoney
Studio Mas, South Africa "Oranjezicht City Farm Market: Timber Construction"
13:55
Simon Topliss
WAM Studio, Australia "Blueprint for Change: Unlocking Mass Timber for Clients and Communities"
14:20
David Gaynor
FSC, South Africa FSC "Beyond Carbon: Where Wood Comes From and Why Sustainability Matters"
14:45
Martin Povala
A2 Timber, Czech Republic "Czech Pavilion EXPO 2025, Japan – People’s Choice Award Winner"
15:10
Fabian Scheurer
Design-to-Production, Switzerland
15.35
Hannes Tähtinen
Sweco, Finland "Structural Solutions: Versatile Implementation Methods in Timber Construction*
16:00
Sebastian Bildau
Atelier Bildau, "Germany Tall wooden buildings for urban redevelopment"
16:30
Roger Kuratle
Kuratle Group, Switzerland "Vote of Thanks and Poll"
16:50
Hannu Garny
Master of Ceremonies, South Africa "Closing"
17.30
After Party Celebrations

Location

CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre)
Convention Square 1, Lower Long Street
Cape Town 8001 / South africa

Impressions of the 14th WOOD Conference

Dear Zaida, Thanks once again for all your hard work in organising such a high-quality event which was of international standard. It was especially pleasing to see how many young professionals & students were in attendance. It speaks volumes of the interest in including wood as a viable & cost-effective material in traditional construction. We need to change our traditional way of thinking and start embracing alternative solutions.
- Japie, JG KEMP ARCHITECTS
Dear Zaida Many thanks for your hard work. This has been one of the best Wood Conferences that I have physically attended through all the years. WELL, done!!! Kindest regards.
- Tertius Smit
Good day Zaida, thank you again for the wonderful conference you and your team presented! I really enjoyed the whole day and all the speakers.
- Johan van der Watt.