PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL SOFTWOOD CONFERENCE 2017

PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL SOFTWOOD CONFERENCE 2017

Cocktail Reception 4th October, 7 pm

Welcome to the ISC 2017 On behalf of the German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz), Berlin, the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS), we warmly welcome you to the wonderful city of Hamburg for the 2017 International Softwood Conference (ISC). The last ISC in Germany took place in Berlin in 2014 this year we chose Hamburg as the venue for our conference. As a cosmopolitan port city with economic power, Hamburg has a long tradition as a major centre of international trade. In Germany, the Hanseatic City of Hamburg is the Gate to the World and with 1.8 billion inhabitants the second largest city after Berlin. We are very pleased to welcome the guests to the 2017 ISC in the heart of foreign trade. This year's conference will take place mainly under good economic conditions. In Germany there has been an unbroken economic recovery for 7 years. This applies in particular to the construction sector, since there is a backlog especially in residential construction in Germany. But also in other countries of the internal market and the world, the economic signs are again on the upswing a very good prerequisite for a successful and optimistic meeting of the ISC 2017. As always, outstanding representatives of supplier and demand side meet at the ISC and represent an unprecedented and international network for the global softwood markets. This is reflected in the equally demanding and exclusive conference program. We warmly invite you to Hamburg enjoy the flair of a cosmopolitan city and discuss with experts from all over the world about the international softwood markets and their development. In addition to the conference, we have chosen a special venue for the gala dinner by boat we will first make a small harbour tour and afterwards our gala evening will take place in the 2016 opened Elbphilharmonie. The Elbphilharmonie is the new landmark of Hamburg and will develop an immense radiance for the Hanseatic City. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the ISC in Hamburg in October!

Andreas von Moeller Conference Program Thursday, 5 th October 2017 08.30 17.00 Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall 40 20457 Hamburg Saal 1 + 2 Sampsa Auvinen Jürgen Klatt Dr. Holger Weimar 08.30 Registration 09.00 09.15 Welcome and Opening Andreas von Moeller (President ETTF) Sampsa Auvinen (President EOS) Jürgen Klatt (Chairman German Timber Trade Federation) 09.15 10.00 Macroeconomic Developments Dr. Holger Weimar (Thünen Institute of International Forestry and Forest Economics) 10.00 11.00 Market Developments Europe European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) Andreas von Moeller (President ETTF) Sampsa Auvinen (President EOS) 11.00 11.45 Coffee break Don Kayne 11.45 13.00 Market developments Canada Don Kayne (President & CEO Canfor Corporation) United States Marc Brinkmeyer (Owner & CEO Idaho Forest Group) North Africa Mohamed Loudghiri (TITLE) 13.00 14.00 Lunch at Hotel Marc Brinkmeyer 14.00 15.00 Market developments Egypt Ibrahim Elshal (CEO & Purchasing Director, Elshal Timber) Russia Sviatoslav Bychkov (Managing Director, Marketing & Communications, Ilim Timber) 15.00 15.45 Coffee break Mohamed Loudghiri 15.45 17.00 Panel Discussion 3 Producers and 3 Consumers 17.00 Close Ibrahim Elshal 18.00 Boat departure to The Westin Hamburg for the Gala Dinner Sviatoslav Bychkov

Conference Program Friday, 6 th October 2017 09.00 12.00 Charles Hopping 09.00 10.30 Market developments United Kingdom Charles Hopping (Chairman Hoppings Softwood Products plc) China Shen Wei (Sec. Gen. of Wood Importers Committee of China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association) Japan Speaker tbd 10.30 11.15 Coffee break Shen Wei Speaker Japan tbd 11.15 11.45 Softwood in Construction in the Future Dr. Tanja Haas-Lensing (HAAS Fertigbau GmbH) 11.45 12.00 Close Andreas von Moeller (ETTF) Sampsa Auvinen (EOS) Dr. Tanja Haas-Lensing

Gala Dinner Thursday, 5 th October 2017 18:00 23:00 The Westin Hamburg Platz der Deutschen Einheit 2 20457 Hamburg 18.00 Transfer by boats from Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall 19.30 Welcome at The Westin Elbphilharmonie The Elbphilharmonie is a total art work of breathtaking architecture, excellent music and a unique location. 20.30 Gala dinner in the Grand Ensemble of The Westin After Dinner The guests have the possibility to take a tour of the Plaza. The Plaza is a stunning walkaround balcony of the entire building. From here you have a magnificent view over the Norderelbe, Hamburg harbour and the inner city of Hamburg, as well as insights into the different levels of the Elbphilharmonie foyers. About the Elbphilharmonie The Elbphilharmonie was planned with the aim of creating a new landmark of the city and a cultural monument for everybody. The 110-meter high building on the right bank of the Norderelbe is located near the mouth of the Alster in the west of Hamburg's Hafencity district. The Elbphilharmonie was founded in a historically significant place: in the Sandtorhafen. In 1875 the largest warehouse in the port of Hamburg was built, the Kaiserspeicher. Cocoa, tobacco and tea were stored here until the 90s. On the base of the former Kaiserspeicher on the western tip of the Hafencity rises the glassy new building. It has two concert halls, a hotel and several apartments. On the intersection between storage and new construction is a publicly accessible viewing platform at a height of 37 meters the Plaza, which offers a unique panoramic view of the city and the harbour. The solemn inauguration of the Great Hall and the entire building took place on January 11, 2017 with the concert The Space is the Time of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra with more than 2000 visitors. (Dress Code: dark suit / black tie, if preferred)

ISC partner s program Living Loving Hamburg! What is so special about Hamburg? Wind and water are the two determining elements of this harbour town: Enjoy a sunny day on the bank of the Außenalster with a view on swans, sailing boats and magnificent buildings. On a stormy day the landing bridges can be quite exciting when tug boats and large container vessels are fighting the waves. Hamburg is a city full of opposites. On the one hand, the colourful trendy district of St. Pauli with the Reeperbahn. On the other hand the honourable Blankenese with its countless villas and romantic views from the hillside towards the river Elbe. When compiling the partner program we tried to meet the diversity of Hamburg wait and see! Thursday, 5 th October 2017 09.00 17.00 09.00 Meeting in the Lobby of Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall 09.15 Departure by bus City tour towards church St. Michaelis Der Michel a landmark of the Hanseatic city. Other tour highlights are the Kramer Amtsstuben listed half-timbered houses dating from the 18 th century, the Hafencity, Hamburg city hall and the Jungfernstieg the famous shopping boulevard. 12.30 Lunch at the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (German Regatta Association) with a view to the Alster. 14.00 City walk through the Speicherstadt world s largest historical warehouse complex in the port of Hamburg, Kontorhausviertel, Wasserschlösschen, possibly with a coffee break at the Genuss Speicher Hamburg where you will learn everything about coffee. A visit of the new landmark of Hamburg Elbphilharmonie is planned, but not yet confirmed, hence program shifts are possible. 16.45 Return to the Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall by bus. During this day, ISC partners will be accompanied by a licensed and professional guide, Therese Wilms. She speaks fluently English and French and is well known because of her entertaining guiding tours.

Conference Accommodation The venue for the International Softwood Conference is the Hotel Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall located in the heart of the old town. Situated on the quiet Alsterfleet, the Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall offers 5-star comfort in the historic heart of the harbour town, with boutiques, theaters and nightlife. It is a short distance from the Hamburger Hauptbahnhof (main station) and several Metro stations, as well as the Hamburg airport. The 241 spacious rooms, from classic to the luxurious suite, offer all the comforts of Wi-Fi and 24 hours room service. Enjoy international cuisine at Ticiano Restaurant and linger with a drink on the sunny Alsterfleet terrace. The Seagull -SPA is a destination for those who wish to experience a world of soothing relaxation. Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall Alter Wall 40 DE-20457 Hamburg www.sofitel.com

About Hamburg Nicknamed the Gate to the World, Hamburg is not only the most important harbour town in Germany and the-place-to-go for international container and cruise ships, it is also the second largest city in Germany. And it is one of the only two cities in Germany that gained the title as a Metropolis, by reaching more than 100,000 inhabitants, as early as in 1787. Due to its history as a large Hanseatic city, the harbour and its internationality, Hamburg has a profound cultural background, a rich socio-economic community and comprises many interesting sights and things to have a deeper look at, such as: The Harbour www.hafen-hamburg.de UNESCO World Heritage: Old Warehouse District (Speicherstadt) www.hamburg.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/4511364/speicherstadt The unique Chile-House www.chilehaus.de/en/at-a-glance.html Nightlife at Reeperbahn www.reeperbahn.de Church St. Michaelis www.st-michaelis.de Various musicals, among others Disney s Lion King www.hamburg.de/koenig-der-loewen The Filmfest www.filmfesthamburg.de And of course, various other things like restaurants, beach clubs, places to wander and rest, the lake Alster right in downtown and not to forget: Its open-minded and welcoming people. Go, take a look around!

Become a sponsor So, why should you become a sponsor?! Because it s worth it! At the ISC you get to meet representatives from 20 countries and will benefit from this once-a-year opportunity! With more than 150 international executives you raise your corporate profile! What s it about? You meet decision makers from worldwide leading sawmills and globally operating timber trading companies Whilst the presentations of the conference, you get first-hand information on the current softwood markets and future trends! The conference offers excellent opportunities and plenty of time to meet your suppliers and customers With more than 150 international senior executives you raise your corporate profile Due to the press at the ISC you assure your visibility in media! Services Gold Sponsor 5000 Euro Other Sponsor 2500 Euro Brochures in Bag Yes, 1 Yes, 1 Logos (On roll-up displays, brochures, website, press and media) Yes Yes Your own roll-up display at the conference (no handouts unfortunately) Yes No Free entry conference Yes, 2 Yes, 1 Not only will you and your logo be seen at the ISC 2017 as an internationally renowned conference, on top of that the organizers of the ISC will of course guarantee that all sponsors will be mentioned towards press and media! GD Holz will invite several representatives of German wood related media and all these will come across you as a sponsor of the ISC! You as a sponsor will be allowed to add one of your brochures to the bag, which will be handed over to all participants of the conference. International visibility? Take it for granted! Of course, all sponsors will find their own logos in most conference-related print and media, like on ISC17 roll-up displays and the website, among other things. In case you decide to become a gold sponsor, free entry to the conference will be admitted for you, and another colleague! Do the math becoming a gold sponsor is actually not that expensive Convinced? For more information please contact ISC17@gdholz.de it s worth it!

Contact German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) Am Weidendamm 1 A DE-10117 Berlin T +49 (0) 30 72 62 58 00 F +49 (0) 30 72 62 58 88 www.gdholz.de For information about the conference please contact: Mr Thomas Goebel goebel@gdholz.de Mr Nils Olaf Petersen petersen@gdholz.de For registration and payment please contact: Mrs Iris Irwin irwin@gdholz.de www.isc2017.de E-mail: ISC17@gdholz.de The European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) P.O. Box 1380 1300 BJ Almere The Netherlands T +31 (0) 36 532 10 20 +31 (0) 6 53 10 72 68 E-mail: a.deboer@ettf.info www.ettf.info/home Press For press information about the 2017 International Softwood Conference please contact: Mrs Anja Nitsche German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) nitsche@gdholz.de +49 (0) 30 72 62 58 82 Mr André de Boer European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) a.deboer@ettf.info +31 (0) 6 53 10 72 68 Mrs Silvia Melegari European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) silvia.melgari@eos-oes.eu +32 (0) 25 56 25 85 www.ettf.info/isc2017 E-mail: ISC17@gdholz.de European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) Rue Montoyer 24 / box 20 BE-1000 Brussels T +32 (0) 25 56 25 97 F +32 (0) 22 87 08 75 E-mail: info@eos-oes.eu www.eos-oes.eu E-mail: ISC17@gdholz.de www.isc2017.de

Organizers of the International Softwood Conference German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) www.isc2017.de