You are warmly invited to Innovation in Every Fiber Film Premiere and Scientific Seminar on 25–26 May 2026.
- Join us as we celebrate eight years of the FinnCERES Flagship and spotlight advances in green chemistry, futuristic applications of lignocellulosics, and the power of inter- and transdisciplinary research to drive systemic change.
Attend in person in Espoo, Finland, or join online from anywhere. The full program will be livestreamed, and recordings will be available to accommodate different time zones.
Registration
- Please register separately for each day using the links below.
- For on-site participation in Espoo, seating is limited: kindly register as soon as possible and no later than 4 May 2026.
- Online participation is open to all – feel free to share the online registration links within your network.
Film Premiere
Date: Monday 25 May 2026
Time: 14:30-18:30 (UTC+3, Finnish time)
Place: Marsio, Otakaari 2A, 02150 Espoo and online
Registration:
- On-site participation: Register for the onsite event in Marsio
- Online participation: Register to participate online
The program features:
- Greetings of Research Council of Finland and Commissioner Jessika Roswall
- World Premiere of Innovation in Every Fiber (Trailer)
- Panel discussion: Forest growth & economic growth: Can we achieve both? – tacking the challenges of declining forest carbon sinks and the loss of biodiversity while exploring pathways to sustainable economic growth. Moderated by Amel Gaily and featuring panelists: Audrey Moores, Professor of Sustainable Chemistry, McGill University, Canada, Paula Lehtomäki, CEO of Finnish Forest Industries Federation, Jyrki Alkio, Director of Unit, Industrial Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Ville Niinistö, Member of the European Parliament
Scientific Seminar
Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Time: 8:30-18:00 (UTC+3, Finnish time)
Place: Marsio, Otakaari 2A, 02150 Espoo and online
Registration:
- On-site participation: Register for the onsite event in Marsio
- Online participation: Register to participate online
Check out the full program on the event site.
The program features:
- Talks spanning cutting-edge themes such as mechanochemistry and AI‑driven design of functional biomaterials
- Exhibition showcasing prototypes and demonstrators from the FinnCERES projects
- Discussions on emerging opportunities and reflections on the impact of long-term, cross-disciplinary collaboration