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World Bamboo Congress
Taiwan 2024 | 04.18 - 04.22
Next Generation Bamboo：Solution, Innovation, and Design
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Next Generation Bamboo：Solution, Innovation, and Design
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Please join us for the 12th World Bamboo Congress, 18-22 April 2024. This global event will take place at two distinct locations. Venue 1 is the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University inin Hsinchu, easily accessible by rail from Taoyuan International Airportand Taipei. Venue 2 is the National Taiwan Craft Research Institutein Caotun, Nantou County, also accessible by an excellent rail system. The hosts of the 12th WBC are the Taiwan Bamboo Societyand the Taiwanese Forest and Nature Conservancy.
Taiwan is rich in bamboo resources, bamboo industry technology, and bamboo culture. WBC has invited trailblazers from all over the world to share fruitful experiences in various fields such as landscape restoration, circular economy, sustainable housing, cultivation, architecture, crafts, design, and community development. This unique opportunity will combine conference presentations, industry technology exposition, vendor market, bamboo craft exhibition, etc. for an unforgettable experience. Cultural events such as musical concerts, tea ceremonies, and bamboo shoot cuisine will be carefully arranged to give international visitors a sense of the diversity of Taiwanese bamboo culture. All of this plus a nation-wide Bamboo Expo displaying cutting-edge architecture and sculptures! It spans across 5 counties and cities: Hsinchu, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Hualien.
The event is free, thanks to our generous Taiwanese friends!
There is a post-Congress tour for a fee scheduled for April 22-23rd. Details to follow soon.
Plan now to be at this exceptional global event! I look forward to seeing you there!
#nextgenerationbamboo
Executive Director, World Bamboo Organization
Review & Selection Process:
September - December 2023
Final Version Deadline:
20th February 2024
Online Registration: Now - 31th Jan. 2024 Post-Conference Tour：
The travel itinerary and costs will be announced before Jan. 2024.
CongressDate: 18-22 April 2024
We are thrilled to present a diverse and engaging agenda that brings together experts, enthusiasts, and stakeholders from around the globe to explore the versatile and sustainable world of bamboo.
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Welcome Taiwan, a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity. Explore rich culture, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality. Discover the heart of Asia in Taiwan!
Our event features an exciting agenda with a distinguished Keynote Speaker
who will share valuable insights and expertise in Bamboo.
Join us for an inspiring session that promises to set the tone
for an engaging and informative conference experience.
The agenda will be updated on Feb. 2024.
Date
18-22 April 2024
Venue 1
18-20 April
Auditorium, Kuang-Fu Campus, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
陽明交通大學光復校區大禮堂（中正堂）
Address
1001, Daxue Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City
新竹市東區大學路1001號（陽明交通大學光復校區）
CongressDate
18-22 April 2024
Venue 2
21-22 April
National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
Address
No. 573, Zhongzheng Rd., Caotun Township, Nantou County
Date
23-24 April 2024
Information
The travel itinerary and associated costs will be announced on Feb. 2024.
The suggested TOPICS below consider different study areas within SOLUTION, INNOVATION, and DESIGN, which are closely connected with three lives of the bamboo chain — ecology, production, and life. Papers are expected to elaborate on the bamboo application of environmental solutions, contemporary design trends, or industrial innovation.
Upstream — Ecology: related to the eco-environment of earth, such as ecology, energy, and net zero.
1.1 . Forest management
1.2. Carbon sink/footprint/Net Zero
1.3. Resilient environments
1.4. Green energy
1.5. New green economy business models
Midstream — Production: related to the manufacture, technology research and development.
2.1 . Material science
2.2. Treatment and processing
2.3. Construction engineering
2.4. Food products
2.5. Machinery
Downstream — Life: related to the applications of architecture design, industrial design, craft, etc.
3.1 . Architecture & interior design
3.2. Furniture & industrial products
3.3. Craft & art
3.4. Social design
3.5. Other circular design
3.6. Cultural consumption
3.7. Bamboo education
