Woodrise 2025
onsite information
Welcome to the Woodrise 2025 information page!
Here, you will find essential details to help you make the most of your experience during the Congress days.
Congress Venue
Vancouver Convention Centre / West Building
Woodrise 2025 will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, 1055 Canada Place, from 22 – 25 September 2025
Program Information
Official Program
Explore the Woodrise program with renowned speakers, innovative sessions, and networking opportunities shaping the future of sustainable mid- and high-rise wood construction.
Opening hours
Registration Hours and Location
- Location: West Ballroom Foyer, Level 1
- Hours:
- Monday 22 September – 14:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday 23 September – 07:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday 24 September – 07:00 – 16:30
Exhibit Hall Hours and Location
- Location: West Ballroom BCD, Level 1
- Hours:
- Monday 22 September – 18:30 – 20:00 | Welcome Reception
- Tuesday 23 September – 10:00 – 19:30
- Wednesday 24 September – 10:00 – 16:15
Networking and Connection
Timber & Taps: A West Coast Evening
Join us for an exciting evening with fellow Woodrise delegates at the historic Salt Building in the heart of the Olympic Village.
- 24 September 2025, Wednesday
- 7:00 PM till late
- Craft Beer Market False Creek, 85 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC
- CAD 145 + 5% GST
- Bus Transportation:
- 18:45 — Leave Pan Pacific Hotel
- 21:00 – 23:00 Return Shuttles to Pan Pacific Hotel
How to Book Your Ticket for the Timber & Taps: A West Coast Evening
Purchase a ticket at the time of registration. If you are already registered and would like to add a ticket, please contact woodrise2025-registration@icsevents.com.
Wi-Fi
Network name: Woodrise2025
Password: Woodrise2025
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Translation
Simultaneous translation will be provided for all Plenary Sessions for English, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Please bring your own headset and follow the instructions below:
- Scan the QR code or click on the image and download the Interprefy mobile app.
- Enter token: Woodrise2025
- Select your preferred language and enjoy the translation!
Mobile App
We Are Excited to Welcome You to Woodrise 2025
To enhance your Congress experience, we encourage you to download the Woodrise 2025 Mobile App. The app provides access to the full scientific program, allows you to build your personalized schedule, connect with fellow delegates and explore other useful features.
You will receive a separate email from Pheedloop with your login details. Please check your junk/spam folders if you do not receive the email.
If you have any issues logging into the app, please visit the Registration Desk onsite for assistance. For additional help, feel free to email us at woodrise2025-registration@icsevents.com
features
Exhibit Hall Features
B2B Area
Connect with global partners, explore collaborations, and discover opportunities across design, manufacturing, research, and investment sectors.
Woodrise Corner
Come and listen to some great projects and innovations presented at the Woodrise Corner by international companies and institutions! Also, applaud the Canadian Wood Council Awards and witness the Woodrise Alliance signing ceremony.
Barista Coffee Lounge
Recharge and network over expertly brewed coffee in a relaxed, social setting.
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Charging Lounge
Keep your devices powered so you never miss a moment of the action at Woodrise 2025.
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Urbanarium Decoding Timber Towers Competition
Discover the winning entries of the competition: innovative design solutions for mass timber residential and mixed-use buildings that explore how housing innovations and higher densities are constrained by building code, zoning, and other regulations.
Build by Nature Prize Exhibition
Walk through 28 shortlisted projects celebrating excellence in timber building projects demonstrating alignment with the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction in completed and in-use projects – including new builds, renovations, and significant extensions.
Architectural Models
Explore visually striking models of upcoming mass timber projects by leading architects and design firms.
Catering at Woodrise 2025
You won’t go hungry at Woodrise 2025!
Welcome
Reception
Monday
18:30 – 20:00
Exhibit Hall, West Ballroom BCD, Level 1
Breakfast
Tuesday & Wednesday
07:30 – 08:15
West Ballroom Foyer,
Level 1
Morning and Afternoon Coffee Breaks
Tuesday
10:15 - 11:00 l 15:15 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 10:45 l 15:45 - 16:15
Exhibit Hall, West Ballroom BCD, Level 1
Lunch
Tuesday | 12:30 – 13:45
Wednesday | 12:45 – 14:00
Exhibit Hall, West Ballroom BCD, Level 1
We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver!
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