12 June (Thursday)

09:00-9:45 Registration, networking 

9:45-10:00 Opening of the Pellet Forum and the European Pellet Forum, Maciej Kosiński, Magazyn Biomasa, Manolis Karampinis, European Pellet Council

10:00-11:15 Session I: Policy, regulations & trends

1. European pellet market – outlook, Manolis Karampinis, European Pellet Council
2. Market situation and forecasts for the pellet market in Poland and Europe, Tomasz Śmilgiewicz, CM Biomass
3. European regulations for wood pellets, Manolis Karampinis, European Pellet Council
4. Prospects for development of the wood pellet industry for district heating and individual heating in the context of legal changes in Poland and Europe, Agnieszka Kędziora-Urbanowicz, Polish Pellet Council 

11:15-12:00 Panel discussion: New year – new opportunities or new threats to the pellet industry?

How is the market structure changing? Pellet price stabilization and market growth; supply-demand relations; import of pellets from eastern markets – a real threat? Market development perspectives in the context of Poland’s energy policy.

Panelists:

• Agata Dobroszewska, Biomasa Partner Group
• Rafał Gruszczyński, Polish Chamber of Wood Industry 
• Szymon Karwowski, Sylva
• Sergiusz Zinowczyk, Eteris

Moderator: Lech Bojarski, Magazyn Biomasa

12:00-12:15 Magazyn Biomasa Awards

12:15-12:45 Coffee break

12:45-13:45 Session II: Pellet market in Poland and the EU – practical aspects

1. Changes in Pellet Certification – ENplus system, Elena Dumitru, Bioenergy Europe
2. Pellets from a mix of forest biomass and perennial energy crops, Prof. Dr. Eng. Mariusz Jerzy Stolarski, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
3. The market for pellet heating devices in Poland – current status and development forecasts, Adam Nocoń, Chamber of Commerce for Renewable Energy Devices
4. Industrial pellet market in Europe, Gilles Gauthier, Hawkins Wright

13:45-14:30 Panel discussion: Perspectives for the industrial pellet market in Poland

Pellet in professional energy production in Poland – demand and prospects; pellet supply logistics for energy units; decarbonization policy in energy and heating sectors vs. the pellet market.

Panelists:

• Grzegorz Czornik, ENEA Trading
• Marcin Laskowski, PGE Group
• Marc McConnell, Granul Invest
• Tomasz Śmilgiewicz, CM Biomass

Moderator: Jolanta Kamińska, Magazyn Biomasa

14:30-14:40 – Pellet Charity Campaign

14:40-15:40 Lunch

15:40-16:45 Session III: Pellet production technologies

1. Beumer Group automated solutions for efficient packaging and palletising of wood pellets, Andreas Herzog, Beumer Group
2. Turboden ORC modules: boosting energy efficiency in pellet production plants, Alessandro Guercio, Turboden
3. Firefly solutions for the pellet and biomass industry, Piotr Mielczarek, Firefly Poland
4. Vehicles for the transport of wood pellets and biomass – Renault Truck and Hydrofast solutions presentation, Krzysztof Kosk, Bartłomiej Wiącek, Renault Trucks Poland

16:45-17:00 Group photo of the pellet Forum participants

17:00-17:45 Panel discussion: Polish pellet market in Europe – interactions with other countries

Speakers:

• Doris Stiksl, proPellets Austria
• Matteo Favero, Italian Agroforestry Energy Association
• Dzidzis Palejs, Latvian Biomass Association
• Eric Vial, Propellet France
• Adam Sarnaszek, Polish Pellet Council

Moderator: Maciej Kosiński, Magazyn Biomasa

20:00 – Gala dinner

June 13 (Friday)

09:45 Opening of the 2nd day of Pellet Forum and European Pellet Forum, Maciej Kosiński, Magazyn Biomasa

10:00-11:15 Session IV: Pellet boiler market

1. Current situation on the market for pellet heating devices in Europe, Gilles Gauthier, Hawkins Wright
2. Changes in the Ecodesign Directive and stricter emission standards for biomass boilers vs. the pellet market, Janusz Starościk, Association of Heating Appliances Manufactures and Importers
3. Clean Air Program 2025 – A positive boost for the market?  Adam Sarnaszek, Polish Pellet Council
4. Innovation action – new technologies in the boiler industry, Stefan Ortner, Oekofen

11:15-12:00 Panel discussion: 2025 – changes in pellet supply logistics and consumer trends

Pellet prices vs. market growth; transport – road, rail, and maritime logistics; the role of e-commerce and new technologies in the pellet industry.

Panelists:

• Łukasz Horbacz, Sam-Bud-Rol
• Tomasz Seremak, 3NRG
• Tomasz Szwach, Poltarex Polskie Drewno

Moderator: Daria Lisiecka, Magazyn Biomasa

12:00-12:45 Lunch

12:45 Pellet Forum summary – Industry Barometr

13:00 Closing of the conference