THE INTERNATIONAL PANEL PRODUCTS SYMPOSIUM IS THE LEADING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ON WOOD BASED PANELS. IT IS AN IDEAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY REPORTING DEVELOPMENTS IN PARTICLEBOARD, OSB, MDF, PLYWOOD AND FIBREBOARD.

Call for Papers: IPPS 2025

  • IPPS 2025
    1st & 2nd October
    The Imperial Hotel
    Llandudno, UK

1st & 2nd October 2025, Llandudno Wales, UK

The call for papers for IPPS 2025 is now open, and the brochure can be downloaded here. The deadline for abstracts is 2nd May 2025.

A wide range of topics in wood based panels production, secondary processing and end use will be considered. For suggestions see the list below.

  • Composition modelling, visualisation and microstructure
  • Panel performance, durability and weathering
  • Bio-based resins and resin design for the circular economy
  • Innovation in wood-based panels including: OSB, fibre based insulation materials, plywood and lightweight panels
  • Recycled and novel fibrous feedstocks
  • Processing technologies, fractionation, cleaning and recycling
  • Modification, pre-treatments and property enhancement
  • VOC scavenging and indoor air quality

Oral presentations will be delivered in English, and a conference paper included in the conference proceedings if received by 18th July 2025. Poster presentations are also welcome, and can be included in the proceedings as a short technical paper. The conference programme will be decided shortly and advertised through this website.

One page abstracts (600 words in length) should be sent to the conference organiser by e-mail to ipps@bangor.ac.uk and should arrive no later than the 2nd May 2025. Successful authors will be expected to provide a full paper for inclusion in the proceedings by 18th July 2023.