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Enabling resilient forest value chains through innovation

58th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization
September 14-18, 2026, Prague, Czech Republic

Important Dates 2026

  • 15 January 2026 – Abstract submission opens
  • 28 February 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
  • 27 March 2026 – Notification of acceptance - Notifications have been sent on March 26
  • 15 May 2026 – Registration opens
  • 30 June 2026 – Early-bird registration deadline
  • 31 August 2026 – Registration closes

Registration 2026

Registration for the 2026 conference will open on 15 May 2026. Presenters are encouraged to register early to take advantage of the reduced early-bird rate and to secure their place at the event.

Fees

The following fees are indicative and may be subject to minor adjustments:

  • Early-bird registration: 350 EUR
  • Regular registration: 450 EUR
  • Post-conference field trip: 50 EUR

To register and for futher details please visit: Registration FORMEC 2026

Travel and Accomodation 2026

To arrange your travel and accommodation, please refer to the practical information guide provided by the colleagues from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU).

Pratical Information: PDF document

 

Conference Venue 2026

The FORMEC conference will take place at the campus of Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), located in the north-western part of Prague.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)
Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague – Suchdol Czech Republic

Welcome Event (Icebreaker)

On September 14, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (local time), a Welcome Event will take place at the National Agricultural Museum in Prague.
Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the museum’s green rooftop terrace with a beautiful panoramic view of Prague, as well as the forestry-focused exhibition. Pre-registration for the conference will also be available during the event. Light refreshments will be provided.

Location the National Agricultural Museum in Prague (in Czech: Národní zemědělské muzeum Praha): https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMUQhjzhWQ7U7TZv8

Opening Ceremony

 The ceremonial opening and program on Tuesday September 15, 2026 (morning session) will be held in the Ceremony hall CZU (view on Google Maps: Link), the university’s main auditorium.

Conference Rooms

Following the opening session, the programme will continue with parallel sessions held in two nearby buildings within the campus.

  • Pavilion of Wood Sciences (Google Maps: Link)
  • High-tech Pavilion (Google Maps: Link)

 

Call for Abstracts 2026 closed

Abstract submissions for the FORMEC 2026 Conference are now closed. 

To review your abstract's status, please visit the abstract submission page at https://indico.formec.org/event/3/abstracts/.

You will be able to see your abstract's status after logging in with the credentials you created when you submitted your abstract.

First announcement Formec 2026

58th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) will take place in Prague, Czech Republic from September 14-18, 2026. 

For years, FORMEC has brought together thought leaders from the forestry mechanisation and engineering community to exchange cutting-edge research, practical experience, and forward-looking ideas. Next year, the conference arrives in Prague, where we will, in line with the motto of “Enabling resilient forest value chains through innovation,” explore how new technologies, smart operations, and adaptive strategies strengthen the resilience and sustainability of forest-based industries worldwide.

Read more: First announcement Formec 2026

Scientific Committee 2026

Chairs 

  • Martin Jankovský
  • Ondřej Nuhlíček
  • Karl Stampfer

Members

  • Stelian Alexandru Borz, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania
  • Andreja Duka, University of Zagreb, Croatia
  • Mohammad Reza Ghaffariyan, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
  • Christian Kanzian, Boku University, Austria
  • Ola Lindroos, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden
  • Natascia Magagnotti, CNR IBE, Italy
  • Thomas Purfürst, University of Freiburg, Germany
  • Janine Schweier, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Switzerland
  • Raffaele Spinelli, CNR IBE, Italy
  • Dirk Jaeger, University of Göttingen, Germany
  • Kalle Kärhä, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
  • Eric Labelle, University of Laval, Canada
  • Arkadiusz Stańczykiewicz, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland
  • Petros Tsioras, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Tomi Kaakkurivaara, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czechia
  • Mariusz Bembenek, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
  • Jori Uusitalo, University of Helsinki, Finland
  • Martin Kühmaier, Boku University, Austria
  • Nopparat Kaakkurivaara, Kasetsart University, Thailand

Organizing Committee 2026

  • Martin Jankovský
  • Ondrej Nuhlíček
  • Radim Löwe
  • Christian Kanzian
  • Martin Kühmaier
  • Karl Stampfer

FORMEC 2025: At the Heart of Cutting-Edge Technology

The FORMEC 2025 conference was held in Joensuu from June 9 to 13, 2025. This year marked the 57th edition of the conference, attracting more than 270 attendees from 27 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa. The event boasted more than 160 oral presentations and 40 poster sessions ranging from teleoperation of soil preparation machinery to assisting forest machine operators using mobile laser scanning technology.

Read more: FORMEC 2025: At the Heart of Cutting-Edge Technology