The EUROPEAN PELLET FORUM will be held for the first time at Progetto Fuoco on 27 February 2026, marking a new milestone for the biomass heating sector in Europe.
The EUROPEAN PELLET FORUM, organised by the Italian Association for Agroforestry Energy (AIEL), the European Pellet Council (EPC), and Bioenergy Europe, is scheduled to take place on 27 February 2026 in Verona, Italy. Running from 9:00 to 13:00, the event will be hosted within the framework of Progetto Fuoco. After previous editions in Austria, France, and Poland, this marks the first time the forum will be held in Italy, offering a strategic platform for dialogue among producers, distributors, technicians, institutions, and other industry stakeholders.
Sector enters post-crisis consolidation
Following the price and supply volatility seen in 2022–2023, the pellet industry is entering a new phase of industrial consolidation. Technological advancements are shifting focus from residential to high-efficiency integrated applications, including smart boilers, district heating networks, and biomass for industrial use. In this context, Progetto Fuoco serves as a pivotal meeting point between policymakers, researchers, and biomass energy companies.
The 2026 EUROPEAN PELLET FORUM will address major challenges and priorities for the sector, including production and supply dynamics, EU energy and environmental policy frameworks, pellet quality and certification, traceability, and the fight against illegal imports.
Progetto Fuoco strengthens Verona’s global role
Verona continues to establish itself as a key international hub for the biomass heating sector. Progetto Fuoco, organised by Veronafiere from 25 to 28 February 2026, is recognised as the world’s leading trade fair for wood energy technologies. It will showcase a comprehensive range of products, from next-generation stoves and designer fireplaces to high-efficiency boilers, wood-fired cooking systems, and installation components.
Hundreds of Italian and international companies from across the biomass heating value chain are expected to exhibit at the event. An updated list of exhibitors is accessible through the organiser’s official channels.
European Pellet Forum to highlight market transparency
Domenico Brugnoni, President of AIEL, emphasised the significance of hosting the forum in Italy: “Pellets have become a strategic resource for the European energy transition, combining environmental sustainability, supply security, and economic development. Hosting the EUROPEAN PELLET FORUM in Italy acknowledges our country’s contribution and offers a platform for a sector that looks to the future with confidence.”
Brugnoni also underscored AIEL’s ongoing commitment to promoting market transparency, quality, and innovation — themes set to be central to the forum’s agenda.
AIEL-led technical programme at Progetto Fuoco
Alongside its exhibition spaces, Progetto Fuoco will feature an extensive conference programme developed in partnership with AIEL. The sessions will cover key topics in technology innovation, sustainability, and European regulatory developments. Technical workshops and training sessions will offer knowledge-sharing opportunities for experts, system designers, and installers throughout the sector.
