Press invitation: Elmia Wood - Where innovation and forestry grow

Elmia Wood is celebrating 50 years as the forestry industry's leading international meeting place and invites you to a fair filled with innovations, new technology and experiences. Professional foresters, experts and decision-makers from all over the world will meet here to take part in the industry's latest developments. Visitors will be able to see the latest AI technology in practical use, take part in world-leading expertise and experience the TIMBERSPORTS® Nordic Championships live.

Welcome to Elmia Wood 5-7 June - the leading business arena for the innovative and sustainable forestry of the future. At the fair's large demo areas, visitors can see machines and technical solutions in operation, directly in the forest environment. Here, innovations are shown where they belong - in real work environments.

This year's theme: AI and innovation for the future of forestry
Technological advances play a crucial role in making forestry more efficient, competitive and sustainable. This year's theme highlights how AI and innovation can be integrated into forestry to improve working practices, resource efficiency and environmental impact.

News at Elmia Wood 2025

An improved fairground - easier to experience it all
Elmia Wood 2025 presents an improved exhibition loop of around 3.5 km, designed to provide a more efficient and inspiring experience. With improved flows and smart shortcuts, it will be easier to move between exhibitors, demonstrations and seminars.

Along the loop, there are three strategically placed stages where visitors can catch up on the latest news from the industry, listen to experts and be inspired by innovative solutions - right in the centre of the action.

STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® - Elmia Wood hosts the Nordic Championships
Elmia Wood will host the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Nordic Championships on 7 June. The Nordic region's top athletes will compete in all six disciplines of the sport - three with an axe, two with a chainsaw, and one with a handsaw, in the Pro, Rookie and Women's classes. The competition serves not only as a spectacular season opener but also as a qualifier for the World Championships in Milan, where top Swedish athletes Ferry Svan and Emil Hansson are expected to fight for the coveted spot. The winner of the Pro class will qualify to represent Sweden at the individual World Championships in Milan, 24-25 October, while the silver medallist will have the chance to compete in the World Championships team event.

STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® will be running exciting shows every day of the fair, where visitors can experience power, precision and skill.

Campus Wood - future forestry experts take their place
Campus Wood is a brand new initiative to inspire young people and develop future skills in the forestry industry. Here, high schools, colleges, universities and education providers meet to showcase the exciting career opportunities in the forest industry. Visitors can also test their skills in advanced forestry machine simulators and experience how professional gamers tackle the digital tools of forestry.

The arborist area - a meeting place for arborists and climbers
The new Arborist area is a central meeting place for arborists, climbing experts and forest managers. It brings together industry-leading suppliers and experts to showcase the latest equipment and techniques for safe and efficient work in trees. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions, try out equipment and experience advanced climbing techniques in practice.

Press event 5 June
We would like to welcome you as an accredited press to a press event where you will get advance information about the news in forestry and an in-better insight into this year's fair. Here we bring together the industry's latest innovations and present them first to the press.

You'll have the opportunity to hear about developments in AI and innovation, discover exciting solutions from the fair's new Innovation Square and Start Up - Scale Up areas, and meet leading companies driving the industry forward.

Location: Fair entrance and Press Centre
Time: 08.45-10.15
Registration: Via press accreditation
Press accreditation is available here.

Programme:

08.45 - Opening speeches and official opening ceremony at the fair entrance.
09.30 - Gathering at the Press Centre where Johannes Hansson, Business Manager, will present this year's fair, the theme AI and innovation for the future of forestry and the Innovation Square area.
10.15 - The press event ends with coffee and networking opportunities in the press centre.

Don't miss the chance to be the first to report on the news at the fair. We look forward to welcoming you to Elmia Wood 2025!

Registration and press accreditation

Opening hours of the fair:
Thursday 5 June 9-17
Friday 6 June 9-17
Saturday 7 June 9-16

Press Centre opening hours:
Thursday 5 June 8-18
Friday 6 June 8-18
Saturday 7 June 8-17

For more information about Elmia Wood 2025 and the full programme, please visit https://www.elmia.se/en/wood/