Wood Build Maine Conference

Wood Build Maine Conference, presented by NASDA, brings together the people shaping the future of building, right here in one of the most forest-rich regions in the world.

Inspired by international leaders like Finland, this conference showcases how wood is transforming design, construction, and climate solutions through mass timber, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation forest products.  Maine is uniquely positioned at the intersection of:

  • Abundant, sustainably managed forests
  • World-class research and innovation
  • A growing ecosystem of builders, designers, and manufacturers

This is where those worlds come together.

Join architects, builders, foresters, innovators, policymakers, and investors to explore how wood can drive:

  • Climate-smart construction
  • Rural economic growth
  • Scalable, modern building solutions

This isn’t just about building with wood. It’s about building what’s next—for Maine and beyond.

Event Details

Date:
June 5, 2026

Time:
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location:
The Smith Center for Education & Research
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME 04032

Registration Fee:
$35

Registration

Registration Now Open

Reserve your place now for Maine’s inaugural gathering focused on the future of wood construction, design, and innovation.

Seats are limited. Full program details and additional speakers will be announced as confirmed.

Check back for updates.

REGISTER NOW

Why Attend

  • Climate Solution
    Wood stores carbon and replaces fossil-intensive materials—making it central to climate strategy (a major theme in Finland’s model)
  • Mass Timber Moment
    Multi-story wood buildings are scaling globally, Maine can lead in supply and innovation
  • Economic Opportunity
    New markets for Maine’s forest products = jobs, investment, and rural resilience
  • Innovation Pipeline
    From research to manufacturing, Maine is pushing boundaries in wood science and design
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration
    The future of wood construction depends on connecting disciplines, and this is where it happens

Who Should Attend

If you build, design, manage, or invest in the future, then you belong here:

  • Architects & Designers
  • Builders & Developers
  • Foresters & Landowners
  • Engineers & Manufacturers
  • Policy Leaders & Municipal Officials
  • Investors & Economic Development Leaders
  • Students & Emerging Professionals

Preliminary Agenda

8:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:00
Supporting Maine Wood Building Innovation
Featuring leaders advancing wood design, policy, and innovation in Maine 

9:30
Break

9:45
Maine Wood Innovation Case Studies – Part 1
Real-world examples from pioneering companies and projects

12:00
Networking Lunch Featuring Maine Culinary Excellence
Lunch catered by James Beard Award-winning Big Tree Hospitality

1:00
Maine Wood Innovation Case Studies – Part 2 
Additional featured projects and emerging innovations

2:30
Break

2:45
Maine Wood Construction & Supply Chain Panel
Insights from manufacturers, builders, and supply chain leaders

3:30
Closing Remarks & Adjourn  

3:45
Optional Tour:  Wolfe’s Neck Center 

Confirmed Speakers

Amelia Swan Baxter, Co-Founder, WholeTrees Structures

Nick Farmer, President, Notch SB

Caroline Pryor, President & Founder, ZeroEnergy Homes

Theresa Kerchner, Local WOOD WORKS

Additional speakers and case studies to be announced soon.

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