In 2025, Kerala will host the 5th World Teak Conference organized by the Kerala Forest Research Institute and coordinated by the International Teak Information Network (TEAKNET) India. The past four World Teak Conferences were held in Asian and Latin American countries; the first one in Costa Rica (2011), followed by Bangkok (2013) Ecuador (2015) and Ghana (2022).

Kerala holds special significance in the history of teak plantation, with Nilambur being home to the world's oldest teak plantation. With its extensive background in teak research, the Kerala Forest Research Institute seized the opportunity to host this international event in Cochin from 17-19 September 2025.

This Conference will be a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences on technological innovations and stay up to date on the emerging trends in teak management and trade. It will provide a major meeting place for worldwide researchers, students, entrepreneurs and professionals in the forestry sector to come together, share their knowledge and establish networks.

Conference Themes 

The event is planned to centre around the following major themes: 

Session I : Value addition, markets and legal supply chains 
Session II : Financial analysis on short rotation teak investments in different teak growing regions
Session III : Recent advances in teak genetics and stand management of natural and planted teak forests
Session IV : Management models for smallholder teak plantations and agroforestry systems in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Session V : Environmental protection, biodiversity conservation and Forest Landscape Restoration

Important Deadlines

Abstract submission deadline:  28 Feb 2025
Registration opens:  01 Feb 2025
Early-bird Registration deadline:  30 Apr 2025
Registration deadline:  31 Jul 2025
Final programme:  17 Sep 2025