This inaugural conference and awards dinner is being held on 20th November 2008, Evolution Suite, Old Trafford Football Ground, Manchester.

Chaired by Mike Shaft, BBC Radio and Setanta Sports presenter, the conference will feature some of the most highly respected and acknowledged industry commentators.

The conference speakers and awards judges are:
John Park Dip ATT, MIWSc, Canada Wood UK / Western Red Cedar Export Association
Geoff Taylor - President of the Institute of Wood Science
Stewart Dalgarno - Chairman of the UKTFA
Eric Dean - Managing Director, Panaloc Ltd
Paddy Hislop - TRADA
Peter Latham - Chairman of the PEFC
Charles Thwaites MBE - Executive Director of the Forest Stewardship Council
Dr Sean Smith - Acting Associate Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Napier University
Peter Bonsall, Managing Director of Blue Evolution