The Policy Lab will focus on the evaluation of WoodPoP as indicated in its Guidelines. It will discuss different views on the Platform‘s working methods, its effectiveness, as well as its practicality and will interactively create draft recommendations for the next phase of WoodPoP.

Draft Programme
Moderation: Ursula Kopp (WU Vienna)

Day 1: Monday 20 April 2026 – WoodPoP’s achievements

14:30 Arrivals

15:00 – 15:20 Opening of the WoodPoP Policy Lab

Georg Rappold (AT) – Chair

Welcome by Wood K plus representative

 15:20 – 16:30 Setting the scene

Introduction to the Policy Lab

Five years of WoodPoP

Inputs from WoodPoP representatives & Technical Working Group Co-Leads

16:30 – 17:00 Coffee Break

 17:00 – 18:30 Breaking the Ice

Inspiration by (tbd)

Interactive reflections on WoodPoP’s achievements and individual experiences

18:30 – 19:30 Informal reception at Wood K plus

Day 2: Tuesday 21 April 2026 – Identifying opportunities and gaps

08:30 – 08:45 Introduction to the evaluation exercise08:45 – 10:45 Breakout discussions
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 – 12:15 Plenary
12:15 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Presentation & Guided tour of Wood K plus
15:00 – 15:30 Travel to Tulln Gardens
15:30 – 16:00 Welcome Coffee
16:00 – 17:30 Guided Terrace Tour by the Association of the Austrian Wood Industries
18:00   Dinner at Tulln Gardens

Day 3: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 – Future scenarios for woodPoP

08:30 – 10:00 Interactive discussions
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee break
10:30 – 12:00 Drafting of key recommendations
12:00 – 12:30 Wrap-up and outlook
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch (optional)

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