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What is the World Bamboo Congress?
A premier global event that brings together experts, enthusiasts, and stakeholders from across the bamboo industry, the World Bamboo Congress (WBC) serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration. Bringing innovators together for over thirty years, the WBC provides a forum for exploring how bamboo can be sustainably cultivated and processed to address environmental, economic, and social challenges around the world.
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About WBC 2027
The World Bamboo Congress is coming to Europe.
From 7–11 June 2027, the 13th World Bamboo Congress will take place at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam.
Bringing together researchers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, growers, students and industry leaders from around the world, WBC 2027 continues its role as a shared platform for those shaping the future of bamboo across disciplines, scales and regions.
This is a first invitation.
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Why Joining Matters
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First World Bamboo Congress in the Netherlands
A new geographic context that brings bamboo into a highly urbanised, design-driven and climate-conscious environment, opening new conversations beyond traditional bamboo regions.
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Return of WBC to Europe after 15+ years
Positioning the congress within a region actively transitioning toward biobased construction and circular economy, where policy, industry and innovation are already in motion.
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A multi-platform ecosystem
As part of World Bamboo Congress 2027, European Bamboo Expo and Bouw met Bamboe! are brought together under the umbrella of WBC 2027, forming a rich and interconnected platform.
Objectives:
Knowledge Exchange
Facilitate the sharing of the emergent research, developments, and best practices in bamboo science and technology.
Innovation Promotion
Showcase innovative applications of bamboo in various sectors, including construction, textiles, and environmental management.
Global Collaboration
Strengthen international networks and partnerships to advance the global bamboo sector.
Sustainable Development
Highlight bamboo's role in addressing environmental, economic, and social challenges.
Get Involved
Interested in contributing, collaborating, or joining as a partner? Whether you are a researcher, designer, engineer, policymaker, entrepreneur or builder, there are multiple ways to be part of WBC 2027. Share your ideas with us!
Contact: info@wbc2027.org
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Interested in Hosting the 14th World Bamboo Congress?
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If you’re interested in hosting the next World Bamboo Congress, we invite you to get in touch with us at info@worldbamboo.net
Join us in continuing this vital global conversation and showcasing bamboo’s potential on a new stage.
1984 - 1st WBC
The first meeting that brought together the American Bamboo Society and European Bamboo Societies for international exchange, titled the International Bamboo Conference. This event is now referred to as the first World Bamboo Congress.
1988 - 2nd WBC
The second meeting of ABS and EBS groups in France, hosted by La Bambousearie de Prafrance in Anduze.
1991 - International Bamboo Workshop
Chiangmai, Thailand. Supported by the International Development Research Centre, the vision of a global bamboo coalition was born here.
1992 - 3th WBC
Minamata, Japan. Hosted by the Japanese government, this event saw the formal establishment of the International Bamboo Association (IBA), which later evolved into the World Bamboo Organization (WBO).
1995 - 4th WBC
Bali, Indonesia. A pioneering event that brought together various international organizations such as INBAR and IPGRI.
1998 - 5th WBC
San Jose, Costa Rica. Co-organized by IBA and INBAR.
2004 - 6th WBC
Delhi, India. Organized with support from the Indian government and INBAR.
2007 - 7th WBC
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Canceled.
2009 - 8th WBC
Bangkok, Thailand. Theme: Bamboo, the Environment, and Climate Change.
2012 - 9th WBC
Antwerp, Belgium. Sponsored by the University of Antwerp and local municipalities.
2015 - 10th WBC
Damyang, South Korea. Theme: Bamboo for a Greener Future.
2018 - 11th WBC
Xalapa, Mexico. Theme: Sustainability, Environment, Society, and Economy.
2024 - 12th WBC
Hsinchu and Caotun, Taiwan. Theme: Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design.
2027 - 13th WBC
Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Theme: Shaping Sustainable Futures
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