The Stockholm-based International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRG/WP) has confirmed that its 57th annual meeting will be held from May 24 to 28, 2026, at the Nirvana Resort Beijing, China.
The venue was selected for its modern facilities suitable for the size of the meeting, its multiple accommodation options, and its proximity to the Great Wall of China. The event promises an ideal setting for academic and technical exchanges on wood preservation.
The IRG/WP brings together international experts in wood biology, chemical and thermal treatments, protection technologies, and sustainability. Since 1969, it has organized annual conferences to share scientific advances and foster cooperation among institutions, companies, and academics.
Leonardo De la Hoz Borrego, a Colombian researcher and member of the IRG/WP since 2006, is part of this international network and has participated in various technical discussions on wood innovation and preservation in Latin America.
Sources cited:
International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRG/WP). https://www.irg-wp.com/IRG57/index.html