International Conference on Bamboo, Forest Resource and Application (IC-BaFoRa)

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The 2nd International Conference on Bamboo, Forest Resources and Application (IC-BaFoRA) 2026

June 17, 2026 – June 18, 2026

Forests and bamboo are important to the management of ecology and ecosystems in nature. Bamboo is a species of vegetation essential to the sustainability of tropical forests worldwide. The rate of deforestation and land degradation can be mitigated by utilizing bamboo as an alternative to timber. Bamboo possesses attributes comparable to or exceeding those of wood when subjected to contemporary processing techniques. The processing of bamboo for flooring, handicrafts, furniture, and construction materials will serve as a sustainable alternative raw resource. Bamboo can be processed using basic technology to produce high-value craft products, enabling rural or local populations to leverage it and establish small- to medium-sized enterprises that do not require substantial financial investment.

Bamboo is a resource that surpasses tropical wood in several respects: it is rapidly regenerative, abundant, cost-effective, and ecologically sustainable, offering significant potential for poverty relief and environmental conservation. Bamboo is applicable across all tiers of production, ranging from artisanal crafts to contemporary, fully integrated manufacturing facilities. Bamboo not only mitigates soil degradation and erosion but also holds water in the soil through its root system, serving as a watershed protector. Bamboo absorbs substantial quantities of carbon dioxide from the environment in a comparatively brief duration. When used in premium wood products, such carbon is sequestered for an extended period, aiding in mitigating climate change. Bamboo is prevalent in many regions worldwide, including Asia, the Americas, and Africa, where diverse species flourish abundantly.

The Center of Excellence for Bamboo (PUI Bambu) at the Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, successfully conducted "The 1st International Conference on Bamboo, Forestry Resources, and Applications (IC-BaFoRA)" last year. PUI Bambu USU intends to organize the "2nd International Conference on Bamboo, Forestry Resources, and Applications (IC-BaFoRA)" in 2026, focusing on the theme "Sustainable Forest and Bamboo-based Innovation for Green Economy and Climate Change Mitigation."

Topics:

  1. Forestry and Environment;
  2. Bamboo and Forest Ecology, Cultivation, Conservation, and Biodiversity;
  3. Sustainable Bamboo and Forest Management, Spatial for forest and Bamboo information system
  4. Bamboo and Wood-Based Innovations, and Green Technologies;
  5. Refinery for Bamboo and Wood Biomass
  6. Bamboo and Wood For Green Construction and Green Building.

Opening Speech:

Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si (Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara).

Welcome Speech:

Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng. (Chairman of the Center of Excellence for Bamboo, USU).

Keynote Speakers:

  1. Prof. Petar Antov, Ph.D (Faculty of Forestry, University of Forestry, Bulgaria).
  2. Lum Wei Chen, Ph.D (Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia).
  3. Dr. Ir. Ar. Achmad Delianur Nasution, ST., MT., IAI, AA., IAP, GP (Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia).
  4. Prof. Chen Su, Ph.D (Faculty of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, China)
  5. Prof. Dr. Agr. Sc. Ir. Ragil Widyorini, ST., MT., IPU (Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia).

 

Important dates:

Early Bird Submission: 9 February – 7 March 2026

Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026

Notification acceptance: 1 May 2026

Conference Date: 17 June 2026

Excursion: 18-19 June 2026 (optional)

Registration Fee:

Early Bird Submission (7 March 2026)

Offline: 165 USD / 2.800.000 IDR

Offline: 135 USD / 2.200.000 IDR (Student Only)

Online: USD 155 / 2.600.000 IDR

Online: USD 130 / 2.100.000 IDR (Student Only)

Submission after 7 March 2026

Offline: 180 USD / 3.000.000 IDR

Offline: 140 USD / 2.400.000 IDR (Student Only)

Online: USD 160 / 2.700.000 IDR

Online: USD 135 / 2.200.000 IDR (Student Only)

 

Committee:

Honorary Chair:

  1. Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si (Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara)
  2. Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S. Si., M.Si., Apt (Vice Rector III, USU)
  3. Prof. Dr. Robert Sibarani, MS (Head of Research Institute, USU)
  4. Prof. Dr. Syafruddin Ilyas, M. Biomed (Secretary of Research Institute, USU)
  5. Prof. Dr. Erman Munir, M.Sc (Head of Institute for Scientific Writing, Innovation, and Intellectual Property Rights, USU).
  6. Prof. Dr. Ir. Rudi Hartono, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM (Dean of Faculty of Forestry, USU).

General Chair:

  1. Chair: Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng (Head of Excellence for Bamboo, USU)
  2. Co-Chair: Dr. Ir. Ar. Achmad Delianur Nasution, ST., MT., IAI, AA., IAP, GP.
  3. Secretary: Dr. Ir. Luthfi Hakim, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng.
  4. Treasure: Harisyah Manurung, S.Hut., M.Si
  5. Program Technical : Dr. Ir. Tito Sucipto, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng.
  6. Liaison: Dr. Agr. Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga, S.Hut., M.Si
  7. Publicity: Deanova Frestiana Br. Pelawi, S.Hut., M.Sc
  8. Members:
    1. Dr. Evalina Herawati, S.Hut., M.Si.
    2. Suri Fadhillah, S.Hut., M.Sc.
    3. Dr. Anita Zaitunah, S.Hut., M.Sc
    4. Dr. Ir. Rahmi Karolina, ST., MT, IPM., GP., ASEAN Eng.
  9. Scientific Committee:
    1. Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto, S.Hut., M.Si (Coordinator, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
    2. Lee Seng Hua, Ph.D (Univeriti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia)
    3. Rangabhasiyam Selvasembian, Ph.D (SRP University, India)
    4. Prof. Weihua Xu (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
    5. Prof. Tomasz Rogozinski (Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland)
    6. Prof. Petar Antov, Ph.D (University of Forestry, Bulgaria)
    7. Prof. Dr. Widya (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
    8. Dr. M. Adly Rahandi Lubis (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
    9. Prof. Dr. Budi Utomo, SP., MP (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
    10. Dr. Wahyu Hidayat (Universitas Lampung, Indonesia)
    11. Prof. Dr. Naresworo Nugroho, M.Sc (IPB University, Indonesia)
    12. Prof. Dr. Ragil Widyorini (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
    13. Prof. Dr. Ganis Lukmandaru (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
    14. Prof. Dr. Faisal Danu Tuheteru (Universitas Haluoleo, Indonesia)
    15. Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
    16. Dr. Deni Elfiati, SP., MP ((Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
    17. Prof. Dr. Syamsu Rijal (Universitas Hasanudin, Indonesia)
    18. Dr. Desi Ekawati (Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia)
    19. Dr. Jajang Sutiawan (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
    20. Dr. Sugeng Budiharta (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
    21. Dr. Sukadaryati (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia);
    22. Dr. Lum Wei Chan (University Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia)
    23. Datuk Ary Adriansyah Samsura, Ph.D (Radboud Univerity, Netherland)
    24. Thomas Groen, Ph.D (Twente University, Netherland)
    25. Prof. Yanqiu Xing (Northeast Forestry University Harbin, China)
    26. Prof. Dr. Margaretha Rahayu Ningsih (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)

10. Excursion committee:

  1. Dr. Ridahati Rambey, S.Hut., M.Si.
  2. Dr. Kansih Sri Hartini, S.Hut., MP.
  3. Dr. Ma’rifatin Zahra, S.Hut., M.Si.

 

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