Wood: The Key to a better living environment

TARUTallinn

TARU

5 November2026

5. november

Wood: The Key to a better living environment 2026

Wood: The Key to a better living environment

TARU, TALLINN

5. november 2026

Wood: The Key to a better living environment 2026

Wood: The Key to a better living environment

TARUTallinn

TARU

5 November2026

5. november

Wood: The Key to a better living environment 2026

One Person

One block

One touch

Yesterday

Today

Tomorrow

One Person

One block

One touch

Yesterday

Today

Tomorrow

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One person. One block. One touch.

Each block stands for a person – a craftsperson, engineer, architect, designer, researcher, builder, client, teacher or student. Alone, it is small. Together with others, it becomes part of a community and something far greater.

A single touch is enough to begin a chain reaction. One person’s idea, knowledge or courage can set the next person in motion – and lead to an even greater change.

This is also the story of Estonia’s wood sector over the past twenty years: overcoming increasingly ambitious challenges and expanding the possibilities of architecture, engineering and human-centred living environments.

The conference looks to the past, the present and, above all, the future.

Together, we celebrate the people whose knowledge, creativity and dedication have brought us to where we are today. At the same time, we ask what opportunities and responsibilities will shape tomorrow’s living environment – a future in which we would all want to live.

The day concludes with the announcement of the winners of Estonian Timber Building of the Year 2026.

A gala evening will follow – an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, build new connections and celebrate the achievements of Estonian timber construction and wood technology alongside leading figures from the field.

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Program

Program details are continuously updated.

8:00 - 8:45

Registration

8:00 - 8:45

Registration

08:45

Conference opening

08:45

Conference opening

09:00 - 12:00

Presentations

09:00 - 12:00

Presentations

12:00 - 13.00

Lunch break

12:00 - 13.00

Lunch break

13:00 - 15:00

Presentations

13:00 - 15:00

Presentations

15:00 - 15:45

Stretch and coffee break

15:00 - 15:45

Stretch and coffee break

15:45 - 17.45

Presentations

15:45 - 17.45

Presentations

17:45

Conference closing remarks

17:45

Conference closing remarks

18:00

Estonian Wooden Building of the Year 2026 - Award Ceremony

18:00

Estonian Wooden Building of the Year 2026 - Award Ceremony

18:30

Gala dinner

18:30

Gala dinner

23:00

Some head home, some go further ...

23:00

Some head home, some go further ...

Speakers

Program details are continuously updated.

Moderators

This year's conference discussions will be moderated by Dr. Jürgen Einpaul and Dr. Veronika Valk-Siska – two moderators from different backgrounds who are united by an interest in the future living environment.

Jürgen Einpaul

Estonia

Structural engineer and professor of practice

EstKonsult, TalTech ja EKA

Dr Jürgen Einpaul is a structural engineer and Professor of Practice whose work brings together the design of timber and concrete structures, advanced digital analysis and structural optimisation.

Jürgen Einpaul

Estonia

Structural engineer and professor of practice

EstKonsult, TalTech ja EKA

Dr Jürgen Einpaul is a structural engineer and Professor of Practice whose work brings together the design of timber and concrete structures, advanced digital analysis and structural optimisation.

Veronika Valk-Siska

Estonia

Architect and spatial-policy expert

Ministry of Climate of Estonia

Dr Veronika Valk-Siska is an architect and spatial-policy expert whose work brings together high-quality built environments, public-sector spatial development and wider architectural awareness.

Veronika Valk-Siska

Estonia

Architect and spatial-policy expert

Ministry of Climate of Estonia

Dr Veronika Valk-Siska is an architect and spatial-policy expert whose work brings together high-quality built environments, public-sector spatial development and wider architectural awareness.

  • TARU
  • TARU
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Located in Tallinn’s Noblessner harbour district, TARU is a nearly 25,000 m² complex bringing together the Estonian Museum of Natural History and several public institutions. As Estonia’s largest public timber building, it is both a new national landmark and one of Europe’s most ambitious examples of large-scale public architecture in wood.

  • TARU
  • TARU
  • TARU
  • TARU
  • TARU
  • TARU

Located in Tallinn’s Noblessner harbour district, TARU is a nearly 25,000 m² complex bringing together the Estonian Museum of Natural History and several public institutions. As Estonia’s largest public timber building, it is both a new national landmark and one of Europe’s most ambitious examples of large-scale public architecture in wood.

Location and practical info

TARU

Noblessner harbour district

5 November 2026

Vesilennuki 12,
Tallinn, Estonia,
10415

Vesilennuki 12, Tallinn, Estonia, 10415

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of seats is limited.

BECOME A PARTNER

The conference is created in cooperation with organizations and companies that believe in the importance of knowledge sharing, innovation, high-quality architecture, strong engineering, and the role of wood in shaping the future living environment.

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