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Our 2025 program

Two days full of inspiration, innovation and genuine encounters – for everyone who wants to help shape the forest of tomorrow.

Experience the kickoff of the Future Forest Forum at Blankenburg Castle on Friday, September 5, 2025 – with inspiring keynotes, innovative panels, and practical formats on forests, climate, and the bioeconomy. From the big stage to in-depth expert discussions, this day brings together thought leaders, forest owners, companies, and startups in one place to jointly develop solutions for the future of our forests.

Friday, September 5, 2025

Opening & Opening Keynote by FFI

9:45 – 10:10

Dr. Benjamin Kowalski

Theater hall

Grey Hall

chapel

About “Duty”, the century of tolerance and the desire for change

10:10 – 11:10

Richard David Precht

International Stage

10:10 – 11:10

coming soon

High-Level Panel:
An innovation ecosystem for forestry.
How do we create the framework for major changes?
11:15 – 12:00

Nikola Steinbock.
Dr. Ingo Ammermann

International Stage

11:10 – 12:00

Coming soon

Lunch break

12:00 – 13:15

Forestry Practice in Dialogue I
What topics are relevant in practice?

13:15 – 14:00

theater hall

Coming soon

13:15 – 14:00

Gray Hall

The forest-based bioeconomy
How can the forest sector benefit from and support the transformation of our economy?
13:15 – 14:00

chapel

Forestry Practice in Dialogue II
What topics are relevant in practice?

14:00 – 14:45

theater hall

Foresters cooperate with startups
The innovation projects of EIP Agri

14:00 – 14:45

Gray Hall

The rise of NatureTech:
MRV solutions as enabler of nature-based business models

14:00 – 14:45

chapel

coffee break

14:45 – 15:15

High-Level Panel:
An innovation ecosystem for forestry.
How do we create the framework for major changes?
15:15 – 16:15

Joey Kelly

International Stage

15:15 – 16:15

Coming soon

Future Forest Startup Pitches – Innovations for the forest industry

16:15 – 17:10

Dr. Benjamin Kowalski

Prototype Walk – Alumni & Paid Content Insights

17:30 – 19:00

to be announced

Evening party in the castle courtyard – music, fire & good conversation

19:00 – 00:00

Saturday, September 6, 2025

coming soon

This year, we're giving all participants the opportunity to interact with each other via the Future Forest Forums app, view the program in detail, or register for workshops, roundtables, or excursions. Here's a small preview of the app (program).