Inside the Powerhouse (Sessie in het Engels)

• Door:
  Gunita Kiesnere, Director, New Building School AT Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
• Datum:
  woensdag 14 mei 2025
• Tijd:
  11:00 - 12:30
• Locatie:
  Podium HOUTBOUW
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  Inside the Powerhouse: A Deep Dive into Latvia’s Bio-based Construction

  Latvia is redefining the future of bio-based construction by merging centuries of forestry expertise with cutting-edge innovation. With a strong circular economy approach, progressive companies, advanced R&D, and an investment-friendly environment, Latvia stands as a powerhouse in sustainable, high-performance building solutions.

  Join us for a dynamic 90-minute session where we explore Latvian-Dutch collaboration opportunities in carbon-smart, bio-based construction. Through expert insights, investment perspectives, and a forward-looking industry discussion, this session will uncover how Latvia’s thriving bioeconomy is shaping the future of wood construction.

   

  Session Breakdown:

  11:00 Unlocking the Power of the "New Wood"

  More than an industry—Latvia’s "New Wood" ecosystem blends forestry expertise with breakthrough innovation to create smart, sustainable construction solutions. This is the shift from old-school to new-school. Explore a dynamic network of living labs, hackathons, research hubs, and test beds shaping the future of bio-based building.

  Presented by Gunita Kiesnere, Founder of “New Building School”, Board Member at NP Properties (Latvia)

   

  11:20 The Resilience Code: Circularity in Action

  A panel discussion featuring four experts from the Netherlands and Latvia, exploring the added value of circular economy principles in modern construction. Gain insights from industry leaders and researchers pushing the boundaries of sustainable building.

  Moderator: Gunita Kiesnere, Founder of “New Building School” (Latvia)
  
  Panelists: 
  Sabina Alta, Development Director at LaFlora (Latvia)
  Sandis Fogelmanis, Plant Manager at Stiga RM (Latvia)
  Joris Rommerts, Circular Economy Expert (Netherlands)

   

  12:00 Investment Deep Dive: Scaling the Bio-Based Future

  Latvia is boldly investing in bio-based, engineered timber, and advanced wood construction solutions. This session offers a fast-paced industry snapshot showcasing key investments, success stories, and emerging opportunities.

  Presenter: Jēkabs Groskaufmanis, Head of the Netherlands Office, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

   

  12:10 Bonus: Fireside Chat with a Dutch construction company doing business with Latvia

  Get an insight from a fellow Dutch industry expert on investment dynamics between the Netherlands and Latvia and on cultural and business similarities between the two small yet ambitious countries.

  Conversation moderated by Andris Dlohi, Board Member of Latvian Wood Construcition Cluster, CEO of CLT Profi (Latvia)

   

  Who should attend? 

  Anyone interested in the future of bio-based construction - developers, architects, investors, sustainability leaders, and others..

   

  Why join? 

  Through four dynamic conversations and presentations, you will discover the “new school” approaches to wood construction, expand your network, and explore collaboration opportunities in one of Europe’s fastest-growing sustainable construction ecosystems. 

• Sprekers/Partners

  Gunita Kiesnere

  Director

  New Building School AT Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

  
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