Official Conference Timetable

SGWC 2027 Program Architecture

A comprehensive 1.5-day executive conference featuring panel discussions on global and regional timber market outlooks, sawmilling, supply and demand, freight, and macro analytics. Click any session below to expand brief details and speaker profiles.

08:30 - 15:00 390 mins

🚌 Optional Field Tour

Sawmill Tour & Field Excursion

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Schedule, Pickup & Inclusions

⏰ 08:30 AM Registration: Please report at 08:30 AM for registration and delegate badge collection at Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm Kungsholmen.

🚌 09:00 AM Departure: Direct coach charter departure at 09:00 AM sharp from the venue.

🌲 Facility Tour: Guided technical sawmill tour (approx. 3 hours).

🍽️ Lunch Included: Delegate lunch is fully included during the tour excursion.

🏁 15:00 Return: Coach transfer back to starting point (Kungsholmen) by 15:00 (Approximately, to be finalized closer to the event).

ℹ️ Please note: The Sawmill Tour is an optional field excursion add-on and is not included in the standard conference pass.

19:00 Onwards —

🍸 Informal Pre-Mingle

SGWC Informal Pre-Mingle Drinks

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Location & Event Details

🥂 Early Arrivals Meetup: Connect with organizers, speakers, and early-arriving delegates in a relaxed evening setting before the conference opens.

📍 Location: Waterfront Partner Venue (Location & Partner Perks TBA).

ℹ️ Please note: Join fellow delegates on the eve of the conference for networking. Complimentary light bites will be provided; a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Venue location and entry details will be announced closer to the event.

08:00 - 08:50 50 mins

☕ Registration

Registration & Delegate Badge Pickup

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Registration Information

Show your Booking Reference ID or the booking confirmation email on your mobile phone to collect your official conference badge.

08:50 - 09:00 10 mins

🎤 Opening

Opening of SGWC 2027

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Co-hosts

Russ Taylor President, Russ Taylor Global

Amir Rashad CEO & Founder, Timber Exchange

09:00 - 09:15 15 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Current Market Situation & Global Wildcards

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Speakers / Panelists

⏳ Speakers to be announced soon

09:20 - 09:50 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Central Europe: Sawmilling and Market Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

Thomas Schauerte Head of Sales, Anteholz

09:55 - 10:25 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Far East (China, Korea, Japan) Market and Demand Outlook

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Speakers / Panelists

Max Miao Vice General Manager Wood Business Department, BNBM

Seung Hoon (Shon) Lee President, SilverTree Korean Limited

10:25 - 11:05 40 mins

☕ Networking

Coffee Break & Executive Networking

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Networking Break

Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow delegates in the networking lounge

11:05 - 11:35 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Value-Added and Engineered Wood Products Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

Johan Lundberg Head of Sales and Marketing, Derome

11:40 - 12:10 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

South America: Sawmilling and Market Outlook

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Speakers / Panelists

Daniel Kokot Commercial Manager, Berneck

12:10 - 13:30 80 mins

🍽️ Lunch

Lunch Break & Networking

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Networking Lunch

Enjoy a mingle lunch with high tables, providing an open atmosphere to network and connect with fellow delegates

13:30 - 14:00 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

European Furniture Market & Supply-chain Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

⏳ Speakers to be announced soon

14:05 - 14:35 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Global Freight and Logistics Market Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

Åsa Demme Head of Sales, Maersk

Patrik Patriksson Senior Chartering Manager, DS Norden

Kristian Bratz Managing Director, Gothenburg Chartering

14:40 - 15:10 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

European & Global Pallet Market Outlook

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Speakers / Panelists

⏳ Speakers to be announced soon

15:10 - 16:05 45 mins

☕ Networking

Coffee Break & Executive Networking

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Networking Break

Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow delegates in the networking lounge

16:10 - 16:40 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Middle East/GCC: Market and Demand Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

Niclas Ahlmark Marketing Manager / CO Founder, ARA Timber

16:45 - 17:05 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

European Industrial & Construction Wood Demand Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

Jesper Egsmark Group Category & Sourcing Manager, Stark Sourcing

Robert Svensson Chairman, QP Timber

17:10 - 17:30 20 mins

📊 Closing

Timber Exchange Market Forecast

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Speakers / Panelists

Amir Rashad CEO & Founder, Timber Exchange

18:00 onwards - 0 mins

🍸 Mingle Dinner

Official SWGC 2027 Mingle Dinner

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Networking Dinner

Join for an evening of networking dinner in the Networking Lounge

08:50 - 09:00 10 mins

🎤 Opening

Day 2 Opening and Morning Remarks

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Speakers / Panelists

Russ Taylor President, Russ Taylor Global

Amir Rashad CEO & Founder, Timber Exchange

09:00 - 09:30 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Scandinavia: Sawmilling and Market Outlook

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Speakers / Panelists

Olle Berg Sales Director, Setra

Marius Withbro-Svendsen Head of Export, Bergene Holm

Niklas Gustafsson Manager of Sales, Norra Timber

09:35 - 10:05 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

South & South East Asia (India, Pakistan & Vietnam) Market and Demand Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

⏳ Speakers to be announced soon

10:05 - 10:20 15 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Timber Exchange Keynote: Demo of Innovations & New Data

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Speakers / Panelists

Amir Rashad CEO & Founder, Timber Exchange

10:20 - 11:05 45 mins

☕ Networking

Coffee Break & Executive Networking

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Networking Break

Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow delegates in the networking lounge

11:05 - 11:35 30 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

North American Lumber Market Analysis

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Speakers / Panelists

Robert Svensson Chairman, QP Timber

11:40 - 12:10 35 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco) Market and Demand Outlook

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Speakers / Panelists

Sabrina Maouche Sales Representative, Fiskarheden

Mohamed Mohy Executive Board Member, NW Timber AB

12:15 - 12:30 15 mins

👥 Panel Discussion 💬 Live Q&A

Global Summary & Perspectives

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Speakers / Panelists

⏳ Speakers to be announced soon

12:30 onwards - 0 mins

🛫 Departure

Check out, Closing and departures

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