Woodrise 2025

Who should apply: Architects and designers, engineers, consultants, product suppliers, representatives from construction companies, finance and insurance.  Government policymakers, planners, students and researchers will also attend.

Are you ready to explore the future of sustainable building? Woodrise is the premier biennial international event that brings together global leaders in sustainable building focused on promoting the benefits of tall wood construction.  This year, Vancouver is hosting over 2,000 participants from 25 countries, making it an unmissable opportunity for Canadian businesses.  

The event is coordinated by FPInnovations, a leading not-for-profit organization that specializes in the creation of solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector’s global competitiveness.   

With a dynamic program featuring technical workshops, an exhibition hall, offsite tours and high-level sessions focused on: 

• International policies and incentives 
• The role of business leaders
• Construction innovations  

The Trade Commissioner Service is here to help you seize new international opportunities in the construction and forest products sectors. Our Trade Commissioners from the Pacific Regional Office in Vancouver, Europe and Asia will be onsite to: 

• share market intelligence 
• provide tailored advice to export-ready Canadian companies 
• facilitate business to business meetings with international buyers and partners    

Get more information and express your interest in participating in the TCS programming component by contacting our Trade Commissioner, Rachel Soares.  

• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Meet key regulatory bodies
• Meet academic or research entities
• Participate in networking events
• Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
• Increase visibility of your product or service
• Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
• Compare your product/service with international competitors

• Individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets