The IRG57 meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Protection will be held on May 25-28, 2026 at the Nirvana Resort Beijing in Beijing China.

Please note that the total duration of this year's conference is shorter than in previous years, reduced by one day.

The conference will take place from May 25-28, 2026.
May 25: Registration Day
May 26-28: Main Conference Program (Opening Plenary Session, Scientific Main Session, Working Party sessions, etc.)

We recommend that you plan your travel and participation accordingly. For the detailed and complete schedule, please be sure to visit the official Meeting Plan page: https://www.irg-wp.com/IRG57/plan.html

The very successful IRG40 meeting was held at a different location in Beijing area in 2009.

The location for IRG57 was chosen as providing the following advantages:

• one of the most spectacular areas in China

• excellent meeting facilities of a size appropriate for the IRG meeting

• a wide range of suitable accommodation at various price points within the Nirvana Resort Beijing which are in close proximity to the Convention Center at the Nirvana Resort Beijing and which are more than capable of accommodating all IRG meeting attendees

• proximity to the beautiful and iconic Great Wall of China, perhaps the most recognized symbol of China

• beautiful and lively surroundings with a dry monsoon-influenced humid continental climate.

• opportunities for many pre- and post-conference activities

So count on attending the IRG57 meeting in Beijing, China for what promises to be an excellent and stimulating IRG meeting.