WoodWorks Summit continues in Toronto Tuesday and Wednesday - Ontario Construction News

Ontario Construction News staff writer

The WoodWorks Summit continues today and Wednesday, at George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus in Toronto.

Organized by the Canadian Wood Council in collaboration with the Brookfield Sustainability Institute, the event builds upon the successful “Wood Solutions” conferences held for over 20 years.

The three-day summit started Monday and features a panel of international architects discussing sustainable housing development during its opening night. Attendees can participate in five manufacturing and building tours, as well as an evening reception celebrating the winners of the Wood Design & Building Awards. The event also includes various networking opportunities and an educational program showcasing the latest in wood design and construction.

Flexible ticketing options allow participants to attend the full week or customize their experience based on their interests. The summit aims to explore themes of city building and industry transformation while providing valuable networking opportunities.

More than 30 expert speakers are scheduled, including Francine Houben from Mecanoo in the Netherlands, Christophe Ouhayoun from KOZ Architectes in France, Geoff Denton from White Arkitekter in Sweden, and Dr. Fredrik Lindblad from Linnaeus University, Sweden.

Key discussions will cover critical topics, including housing delivery, low-carbon buildings, energy systems, construction affordability, mass timber adoption, policy innovations, and workforce transformation. Off-site tours are scheduled for October 24 and 25.

Click here to see the complete program and purchase tickets