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Annual Summit

The Built by Nature Summit is a unique annual gathering designed to bring together the key actors in the timber and biobased materials movement. The Summit will return in autumn 2025. If you would like to attend or present a findings from your project in 2025, please send an email at contact@builtbn.org.

The 2024 event highlighted the investment and policy possibilities shaping a timber and biobased future – while celebrating the many examples of momentum across the value-chain. Nearly 200 people attended a full day's programme in Amsterdam, which featured: .

Networks@work close door afternoon session – an interactive session for BbN Frontrunner from across our European networks workshopping new ideas, insights and solutions. 

Investing in a Timber and Biobased Future - an industry reception with a special focus on the investment and policy landscapes, featuring some notable speakers.

 

   

Evening Programme Highlights

Keynote
Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Global Leader of Climate & Energy at WWF and Advisory Board Member of the Science Based Targets initiative, discussed the Road to COP29 and the SBTi Buildings Sector Science-Based Target-Setting Criteria.


Built by Nature Prize
Mae-Ling Lokko shared her experience as a jury member of the Built by Nature Prize 2024, offering valuable insights into the innovative projects from this year’s winners.


The Investor Perspective
Mike Batley, Associate at Systemiq, explored investor interests in timber and biobased construction, while Laurence Desmazières, Managing Partner at ICAWOOD, shared insights from Arboretum, Europe's largest timber campus.


Fireside Chat on Policy
 Paul Brannen, Director of Public Affairs at the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries, was interviewed by Tamara Streefland, Head of Programme at Built by Nature, about the political opportunities for the next five years in Brussels.


Poetic Close
The event concluded with a poetry-summary by Lev Avitan, a spoken word artist, who performed a piece reflecting on the themes and discussions of the evening.


 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register?

Attendance at the Built by Nature Summit is by invitation, and you can register for the event online after receiving yours via email. The afternoon event is for our Frontrunner network, who will be joining invited guests for our evening reception. If you are interested in becoming a Frontrunner or attending the evening event, please contact us on contact@builtbn.org.

Can I participate in the afternoon session dedicated to Frontrunners?

The afternoon session is a series of workshops designed specifically for our Frontrunners, engaging our network of designers, developers,  asset owners, investors, insurers and cities from across Europe. If you are interested in becoming a Built by Nature Frontrunner and contributing your insights, please contact us on contact@builtbn.org.

How can I reach the venue of the event? 

Instructions on how to find the Summit venue are included on your invitation.

Are there recommended accommodation options for attendees?

We have a list of recommended hotels for different budgets which include some discounted offers. For details pls contact us on contact@builtbn.org.