We are delighted to announce that pre-registration is now open for the RACEWOOD 2025 conference, which will be held on July 1 and 2 in Pointe-Noire.
After a seven-year hiatus since its last edition in Libreville, RACEWOOD is making a comeback amid major transformations in our sector.
Following Gabon and Congo, the other countries in the CEMAC zone will, within a few years, only allow the export of products that have undergone at least one initial processing stage. This development is prompting our forestry companies to rethink their strategies towards:
- More advanced wood processing
- Diversification of “made in Congo Basin” products
- The development of new national and international markets
The forum will address issues that are crucial for our future, including:
- The future of forest concessions
- New European regulations (EUDR)
- CITES requirements
- Forest governance and recognition of the broader market (BMRC)
- The promotion of lesser-known species (LKTS)
RACEWOOD 2025 will offer you a unique opportunity to:
In addition, alongside Racewood, we are organizing two highlights:
- the first edition of the “Grand Prix d'Ébénisterie d'Afrique Centrale” (Central African wood artscraft Grand Prix)
- A tour of the special economic zone PICP!
Finally, our organization remains open to the participation of partners through sponsorship opportunities available here.
July 1-2, 2025, Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo.
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