We’re really pleased to be bringing this event in association with Built by Nature, focusing on the future of responsible timber construction.
It’s a chance to bring together people from across timber, construction and sustainability to have an open and practical conversation about how we move forward with confidence. We’ll be looking at the role of responsible sourcing and project certification and how these can support the shift towards low carbon timber buildings.
The event will also feature the first UK screening of the ‘Our Future: Built by Nature’ documentary, which follows six pioneering projects and the value chains behind them to explore how transformation is possible in a sector responsible for nearly 40% of global emissions. Watch the trailer here
Click here to view the full agenda and speaker line up.
Why This Event Matters?
Timber is gaining real momentum as a solution for reducing carbon in the built environment. At the same time, there are still questions, challenges and misconceptions that need to be addressed.
This event is about creating space for those conversations. We’ll be sharing practical insight from a range of leading experts, real project experience and different perspectives from across the sector, looking at how responsible sourcing, certification and collaboration can support the wider use of timber in construction.
You will gain:
- a clearer understanding of how timber can reduce carbon in real-world projects
- practical insight into PEFC Project Certification and how it works in practice
- lessons from leading developments, including the newly completed Timber Square
- a better understanding of key challenges, including insurance and perception
- clarity on common misconceptions around timber, forestry and sustainability
- the opportunity to connect with others working across construction and the timber supply chain
Hear From
We’ve brought together a really strong group of speakers from across the sector, including:
- Tomas Kangro, Bennetts Associates
- Gregor Haran, Landsec
- John Kirkby, PEFC UK
- Andrew Waugh, Waugh Thistleton Architects
- Dr. Pablo van der Lugt, author of The Timber Truth
- Paul King, Built by Nature
- Dr. Joe Jack Williams, Bywater Properties
- Daan and Gijs Bruggink, Orga Architects
- Dr. Paul Newman, Structural Timber Association
- Samantha Ferneley, Vista Insurance
Who Should Attend?
This event is aimed at those working across the built environment, including:
- developers and investors
- architects and designers
- contractors and specifiers
- sustainability and ESG leads
- insurers and risk professionals
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: The Clubroom of the Print Building, Timber Square, Southwark, London SE1 0NZ
Hosted by: PEFC UK in association with Built by Nature
Supported by: PEFC International and Timber Development UK