Keynote speakers include:
Professor Hans Blass, a European research and consulting engineer who is the world leader in large screw fastener technology for commercial construction. His contributions to international standards have resulted in a 400% increase in commercial timber construction in Europe in less than a decade .
Robert Malczyk, a Canadian design and construction engineer who is a leader in cross- laminated construction in seismic areas, this being a new material in the New Zealand market.
Michael Green, a Canadian architect who founded Vancouver's Michael Green Architecture in 2012 after 9 years leading design at mgb ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN and has recently led a project to understand what is needed for an innovative 30 storey wooden tower for Vancouver. (Michael will be presenting via video link from Canada)
Naoto Ando is an Emeritus Professor and Project Professor at the University of Tokyo Timber Engineering & Construction Department, current Chairman of Japan's Lumber Export Association, and former Chairman of Japan's Timber Engineering Society.
In addition to these world-renowned speakers, 294 others will be presenting on topics relating to the three themes. Many papers on connections and lateral load resisting systems will be presented, and there will be six parallel sessions at all times.
For more information and registration, please visit wcte2012.com