Call For Papers: PTF BPI 2026
The 2026 Processing Technologies for the Forest and Bio-Products Industries (PTF BPI) will be held November 10-11, 2026, on St. Simons Island, Ga. at the King & Prince Resort.
PTF BPI’s 2026 theme is: Advancing Innovation Applications in AI for Resilience in a Circular Economy. The University of Tennessee, School of Natural Resources Data Science Institute serves as the conference host. Now in its 11th edition, PTF BPI provides a unique conference platform for networking about applied technologies and innovation between industry and academia.
Abstracts are being accepted in the following topic areas:
- Wood Adhesives Technologies
- Advanced Materials Technologies
- Structural Wood Materials
- Processing Technologies
- Data Science, Machine Learning and AI
- New and Evolving Opportunities for Wood
- Value-Added Residue Technologies
- Natural Fibers Reinforced Composite Materials
- Innovative Lightweight Load Bearing Sandwich Structures
- Sustainable Biomaterials
- Industry Updates on New Startups
Abstract submission guidelines are available on the Data Science Institute website. The first deadline for abstract submissions is May 15, 2026. All abstracts will be reviewed by a scientific committee. Any assistance from AI in development of the abstracts should be noted by the author(s).
For other information, including registration details and information regarding the student awards competition, visit https://agdatascience.tennessee.edu/ptf-bpi-2026/