FSC in the Heart of Europe
Strengthening through collaboration – connecting demand and supply for sustainable forest products in Europe
The first-ever FSC Business Encounter in Vienna
An exclusive event for FSC certificate holders throughout Europe: Forest managers & chain of custody holders, Licensees, wood buyers & importers, Exporters of FSC-certified products.
Thu, 22 January 2026, Rainer Hotel, Vienna
At the core
Matchmaking between supply and demand – from trade to sourcing and across the full value chain.
Our goal
Showcase commitment to responsible supply chains, connect market actors, and open new business opportunities.
Programme
10:00 am: Aperitif & Welcome
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Conference: FSC updates, market trends, exchange on opportunities & challenges
05:00 – 07:00 pm: Business Matchmaking Sessions
07:30 pm: Networking Dinner
Venue: Rainers Hotel Vienna,Gudrunstraße 184, 1100 Vienna (Room contingent pre-booked for participants).
Book your hotel room directly (Code: FSC) at: https://onepagebooking.com/rvienna/allotments/17439?allotmentcode=FSC&lang=en
Your Benefits – What’s in it for you?
- Commitment to Responsible Sourcing
Show leadership for long-term ethical supply chains. - Technical Deep Dives for Thought Leaders
Gain insights and learnings from peers across the timber and pulp industry. - Targeted Business Matchmaking
Link supply and demand, connect with new partners, and explore fresh business opportunities.
Additional Topics:
- Latest first-hand updates directly from FSC International: Integrity improvements at FSC & compliance support Standard revisions and developments
- How FSC supports compliance with regulations
- Developments in sourcing countries & current bottlenecks Best practices in supplier sustainability initiatives
We need your input!
Help us tailor the agenda to your needs – please fill out the short questionnaire (QR code or using >> this link) to shape the program according to meet your needs.
Registration and participation
This curated event brings together FSC certificate holders, decision-makers, and market participants to foster dialogue and cooperation in times of regulatory change, shifting trade relations, and growing sustainability commitments. Join us – and strengthen your business with FSC in Europe!
Seats are limited – please reserve early!
No conference fee – a €100 no-show penalty applies
>> register now (Registration deadline: 10 January 2026)
Country Contacts
Austria: Julia Köberl – julia.koeberl@at.fsc.org
Balkans: Diego Florian – diego.florian@fsc.org
Bulgaria: sustainableforestsbg@gmail.com
Czech Republic: Tomas Duda – t.duda@cz.fsc.org
France: Nicolas Sanchez – n.sanchez@fr.fsc.org
Germany: Margarete Wacker – margarete.wacker@fsc-deutschland.de
Romania: Alexandra Popa – a.popa@fsc.org
Slovenia: Jure Rejec – j.rejec@fsc.org
Switzerland: Viktor Lienhard – v.lienhard@ch.fsc.org