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5th World Teak Conference

Welcome to Kerala

Kochi, India 17-20 September 2025

About the Conference

In 2025, Kerala will host the 5th World Teak Conference (5th WTC) entitled ‘Sustainable Development of the Global Teak Sector – Adapting to Future Markets and Environments’. This event will take place at Grand Hyatt, Cochin, Kerala during 17-20 September 2025 and will be hosted by Kerala Forest Research Institute and coordinated by the International Teak Information Network (TEAKNET) India.

The past four World Teak Conferences were held in Asia, Latin America and Africa; the first one in Costa Rica (2011), followed by Bangkok (2013) Ecuador (2015) and Ghana (2022). 

KEY DATES

THEMATIC SESSIONS
  • Value addition, markets and legal supply chains
  • Financial analysis on short rotation teak investments in different teak growing regions
  • Recent advances in teak genetics and stand management of natural and planted teak forests
  • Management models for smallholder teak plantations and agroforestry systems in Asia, Africa and Latin America
  • Environmental protection, biodiversity conservation and Forest Landscape Restoration
NEWS

The submission window for abstracts is officially open! Authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts for review, ensuring that each submission adheres strictly to the outlined guidelines. Following these instructions closely will improve the chances of selection and ensure a smoother review process.

5+
Keynote Speakers
50+
Attendance
3
Day Event
2+
Sponsors
PAST EVENTS
Organizers
Supported by

Sustainable Development of the Global Teak Sector –
Adapting to Future Markets and Environments

Venue

Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kochi, Kerala, India

Mail

[email protected]

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