13th World Bamboo Congress
Shaping
Sustainable
Futures.
The global bamboo congress where research, industry, design and cultivation meet.
> Early bird tickets deadline: 1 dec 2026
> cfp abstract deadline: 30 nov 2026
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Tickets · Early Bird
Early Bird tickets are on sale
Register for the 13th World Bamboo Congress at the Early Bird rate until 1 December 2026. Your rate is set automatically by your country of residence, with a reduced rate for students.
Call for papers: abstracts can be submitted until 30 November 2026.
Biology
Cultivation
Nutrition
Research
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
Architecture
Design
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Economy
Business
Circular Economy
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About WBC 2027
A global meeting point for bamboo
The World Bamboo Congress (WBC) is the leading international gathering for everyone working with bamboo — from the forest and the laboratory to food, products and buildings. Initiated by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO), it brings together scientists, cultivators, foresters, food and nutrition experts, manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers and policymakers to share knowledge and build lasting collaborations.
The 13th edition is significant for two reasons: it is the first World Bamboo Congress hosted in the Netherlands, and it marks the congress’s return to Europe. Rotterdam — a city defined by contemporary architecture, circular ambition and international exchange — is a fitting setting for a congress that connects research, industry, business and agriculture under one roof. Topics range from cultivation to fabrication, from design to engineering, from economy to policy, from biology to nutrition, and much more.
Across five days at Theater Zuidplein, the WBC 2027 will host scientific presentations, professional sessions, workshops, the European Bamboo Expo and public programming — details of which are being finalised and will be announced through the programme page and the WBC 2027 newsletter.
Three reasons to join
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First World Bamboo Congress in the Netherlands
The WBC 2027 is the first time the congress has been hosted in the Netherlands, placing Dutch expertise in agriculture, water and the circular economy alongside the global bamboo community.
02
A global congress, hosted in Rotterdam
After editions held around the world, the 13th World Bamboo Congress comes to Rotterdam, bringing the international bamboo community together in one of the world’s most connected cities.
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A multi-platform ecosystem with other opportunities
Research, industry, design and cultivation rarely share a single programme. The WBC 2027 is built as one connected platform across all four, from lab to field, from forest to factory.
Congress ecosystem
One congress, many voices
The WBC 2027 brings many voices together in Rotterdam.
Alongside the World Bamboo Congress, the week will include partner events, exhibitions, workshops, scientific sessions and opportunities to connect across disciplines.
Interested in contributing, partnering or becoming part of the programme? Reach out!
The leading international congress on bamboo science, innovation and sustainable development, initiated by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO). For more than 30 years it has brought together researchers, cultivators, industry and policymakers from around the world.
An annual gathering that connects bamboo professionals from Europe and beyond, with presentations and exhibitions on cultivation, engineering and bamboo products. Its fifth edition takes place under the WBC 2027 umbrella.
The Dutch event on bamboo in the built environment, initiated by Summum Engineering. At WBC 2027 it brings a professional programme of invited lectures, workshops and exhibition booths.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions across disciplines.
Details to be announced
Exhibition
Material samples and projects on display.
Details to be announced
Scientific programme
Peer-reviewed research presentations.
Details to be announced
Networking
Wide connection opportunities.
Details to be announced
Congress owner
The World Bamboo Organization
The global network behind the World Bamboo Congress. Since 1991, WBO has united researchers, growers, industry and policymakers to promote bamboo as a nature solution for a sustainable future.
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Congress topics
Three topics, one conversation
Topic 1
Biology and
Sustainable Development
- Taxonomy, morphology, phylogeny and resources
- Genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology
- Physiology, ecology and plant pathology
- Forest management and restoration
- Harvest and processing machinery
- Carbon sequestration, resilience and climate adaptation
- Environmental conservation and water management
Topic 2
Technology, Manufacturing
and Design
- Mechanical, chemical and physical properties
- Material science and engineered bamboo
- Preservation and treatment
- Post-harvest processing and utilization
- Construction, engineering and biobased building
- Architecture and interior design
- Furniture, craft, art and industrial products
Topic 3
Economy
and Society
- Food, nutrition and nutraceuticals
- Social design and community applications
- Renewable energy, biomass and biochar
- The bamboo value chain
- Life-cycle analysis and circular business models
- Economics, competition and international markets
- Ecotourism and livelihood development
- Education, knowledge transfer and artificial intelligence
Global expertise
Meet the people shaping bamboo's future
The WBC 2027 brings together researchers, cultivators, foresters, food and nutrition experts, manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers and policymakers from around the world.
Expert announcements are coming soon
Biology
Cultivation
Nutrition
Manufacturing
Engineering
Architecture & design
Circular economy
Policy
Call for Papers
Share your work with the global bamboo community
Understanding the Merits of Bamboo and Strengthening Value Chains
The World Bamboo Organization, with Summum Engineering, invites papers for oral presentation at the congress under three topics — Biology and Sustainable Development, Technology, Manufacturing and Design, and Economy and Society. Submissions are welcome from researchers, cultivators, food and nutrition experts, manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers and policymakers working anywhere along the bamboo value chain.
- Abstract deadline: 30 November 2026
- Papers are submitted through the congress platform
- An abstract of no more than 350 words accompanies every paper
- Accepted papers are published in the congress proceedings
Partnership
SPONSOR WBC 2027
Explore sponsorship opportunities for organisations that want to support the 13th World Bamboo Congress while gaining visibility, building connections, and engaging with the international bamboo community.
- International visibility
- Global connections
- Showcase your expertise
- Industry leadership
- Latest research & insights
- Future collaborations
- Sustainable impact
- Bamboo innovation
The setting
Rotterdam: design-driven and forward-looking
Rotterdam is an internationally connected city known for its striking architecture, circular ambition, a culture of design and innovation, and Europe’s largest port — a fitting setting for a congress that connects research, industry, business and agriculture under one roof. Topics range from cultivation to fabrication, from design to engineering, from economy to policy, from biology to nutrition, and much more.
- Theater Zuidplein, a modern venue
- Contemporary architecture throughout the city
- Strong international accessibility
- A culture of design and innovation
- Circular and biobased ambitions
The Netherlands
Come for the congress,
stay for the Netherlands
There really are windmills, tulip fields in spring (April and May, so just before the congress) and more bicycles than people. There is also a country you can cross by train in about three hours, where almost everyone speaks English, where the whole coast is an hour or less from Rotterdam, and where the food, farming and building sectors are among the most experimental in Europe. Many delegates travel a long way to reach us. If that is you, consider staying a few days either side: the rest of the Netherlands is very close, and June is one of the best months to see it.
- Fast trains: Amsterdam 40 minutes, Schiphol 30 minutes direct
- English spoken almost everywhere
- Compact enough to see a lot in a few days
- Long June evenings, light until about ten
- A world leader in circular building and food innovation
Ideas for a few extra days
- Kinderdijk — nineteen windmills in a row, half an hour from Rotterdam.
- Delft and The Hague — canals, Vermeer and the North Sea beach, both under half an hour by train.
- Amsterdam — about 40 minutes away, museums and canal belt included.
- Utrecht — wharf cellars along the water, 35 minutes.
- Biesbosch National Park — one of Europe’s few freshwater tidal wetlands, best seen by canoe.
Getting there
How to get there
Theater Zuidplein sits directly next to one of Rotterdam’s main public transport hubs, so the venue is straightforward to reach from Rotterdam Central Station and from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS).
- Gooilandsingel 95, 3083 DP Rotterdam
- Directly beside Zuidplein metro and bus station
- Rotterdam Metro lines D and E, plus local bus services
Stay in the loop
Programme announcements, expert reveals, Call for Papers updates and ticket news!
Contact
Get in touch
For press, partnership, programme or general questions, reach the WBC 2027 team directly.
- info@wbc2027.org
- Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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