The First European Bamboo Expo will offer a trade fair and lectures to promote growth and innovation in the bamboo industry.
The European Bamboo Expo is an essential meeting point for professionals, stakeholders, and decision-makers in the bamboo industry in Europe with a global perspective. It will take place on June 2nd and 3rd, 2023 (10 am – 6 pm) in the Dietrich-Keuning-Haus, Leopoldstraße 50-58, Dortmund. The expo is open to the general public and aims to be Europe’s leading exhibition for the bamboo trade. The Bamboo EXPO offers companies a unique opportunity to present their latest products, technologies, and services in the industry and to establish contacts with potential business partners, customers, and government agencies as well as to close deals and initiate new projects. The aim is to promote growth and innovation in the bamboo industry. Attendees can learn about the latest trends in the bamboo industry and explore new business opportunities for the European bamboo industry.
A central component of the Expo is informative and scientific lectures by active experts and universities. Representatives from countries on all continents will attend the Expo, providing a platform for international exchange and learning opportunities. Industry leaders will present insightful lectures and panel discussions on topics such as the integration of bamboo into carbon markets, investment opportunities, EU regulatory standards for imports and exports, as well as structural requirements for construction and innovative products. In particular, the importance of bamboo for the possible and significant reduction of CO in the climate context and its contribution to environmental protection in various areas should be considered. The bamboo days are rounded off by exciting examples of sustainable architecture with the fast-growing grass. Here, visitors have the opportunity to get in touch with international representatives of the bamboo industry, exchange knowledge, and learn from each other. In parallel workshops, in which the processing and application of bamboo are taught, interested parties can acquire knowledge and skills.
The European Bamboo Expo promises to be an unforgettable event for anyone interested in bamboo-related topics. For more information and the possibility to register as an exhibitor, applying as a speaker, or participating in a workshop, please VISIT
The goals
- Attention to the advantages of this sustainable and renewable, versatile material
- Introducing bamboo products such as furniture, vehicles, musical instruments, engineering structures
- To demonstrate the wide variety of bamboo products that are innovative and eco-friendly
- Promote knowledge sharing between experts
- To establish international contacts
- To present bamboo as a building material to the general public
- Giving users and creators a platform
- To inspire those interested
The topics
- The giant grass bamboo as an extremely ecological and sustainable plant
- Structural building and technical innovations
- Concepts for the circular economy
- Integration of bamboo into the carbon markets
- Construction projects with renewable raw materials
- The interfaces of bamboo with complementary materials such as clay and traditional lumber
Explore
- Networking opportunities
- Conversations and discussions with experts from around the world
- Presentation forum of renowned bamboo builders and planners
- Projects by international speakers
- Presentation of student work
- Exhibitions from different organizations displaying the durability of bamboo and its many applications