INTER 2026 - International Network on Timber Engineering Research

23 - 27 August, Ås, Norway

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences is hosting the 13th INTER – International Network on Timber Engineering Research in Ås, Norway from 23-26 August 2026.

Program

Please refer to the Participant's handbook for a more detailed program and schedule.

• Sunday 23 August

  17:00–20:00
  Welcome reception

• Monday 24 August

  08:30
  Registration desk

  09:00
  Technical session – including coffee/snack break

  13:00
  Lunch

  14:00-17:00
  Technical session – including coffee/snack break

• Tuesday 25 August

  09:00
  Technical session – including coffee/snack break

  13:00
  Lunch

  14:00-17:00
  Technical session – including coffee/snack break

  19:00–23:00
  Social dinner at Odd Fellow in Ski

• Wednesday 26 August

  Technical tour. Detailed information and timetable in the Participant's handbook

• Thursday 27 August

  09:00
  Technical session – including coffee/snack break

  13:00
  Lunch

  14:00-15:00
  Technical session – including coffee/snack break

Fees and registration

• Participant (INTER meeting)

  NOK 8,200 for the full event. NOK 4,000 for one day.

  Includes:

  • Participation in all technical sessions
  • Conference proceedings (digital version)
  • Lunches and coffee breaks during meeting days (Monday–Thursday)
  • Welcome reception – Sunday, 23 August 2026
  • Social dinner – Tuesday, 25 August 2026
  • Technical tour – Wednesday, 26 August 2026

• Accompanying person

  NOK 3,500

  Includes:

  • Welcome reception – Sunday, 23 August 2026
  • Social dinner – Tuesday, 25 August 2026
  • Technical tour – Wednesday, 26 August 2026

• Registration regulations

  • Registration deadline: TBA
  • Registration for INTER 2026 is binding.
  • A cancellation fee of NOK 500 applies until June 30, 2026.
  • In case of non-attendance, or withdrawal after June 30, 2026, the full registration fee will be charged.
  • Payment method: by card.
  • Please register each person (participant or accompanying person) separately.

Venue and travel

NMBU offers a unique setting in a thoughtfully preserved natural landscape. The combination of historic buildings, green parklands, and modern facilities creates the perfect setting for INTER 2026.

Our venue will be Vitenparken science center, which has modern facilities and strong connection to science, sustainability, and education.

Campus is located in Ås, about 35 km south of Oslo. It is easily accessed by train, bus or car. Please find more detailed travel information in the handbook.

Accommodation

There is unfortunately no hotel in Ås. The nearest option is Thon Hotel Ski, where our guests will get a discounted rate by using this link. Note that bookings must be done before 23 June 26 to obtain the discount.

For additional accommodation options, please find more information in the handbook.

Technical tour

The technical tour provides insight into advanced timber construction in Norway. It includes visits to selected timber structures showcasing glulam and CLT solutions, as well as production facilities in the Mjøsa Lake region. Further details about each site can be found in the dropdown menu below.

• Pentagon student housing at NMBU

  Pentagon is particularly known for its strong environmental profile.
  New buildings are constructed primarily in cross laminated timber (CLT / mass timber) with passive house energy standards and low carbon construction strategies.

  This aligns well with NMBU’s identity as an environmental and sustainability focused university.

  

• New Pentagon – a major redevelopment

  Pentagon is currently undergoing a large-scale redevelopment and expansion, commonly referred to as “Nye Pentagon”, or "New Pentagon" in English. The project represents a significant investment in student housing in Ås, with around 800 new and rehabilitated units planned. Backe Østfold has signed a contract of approximately NOK 1 billion with the Studentsamskipnaden in Ås (SiÅs) for the development.

  A strong emphasis is placed on sustainability, particularly through the use of timber construction, including CLT solutions. In this context, Splitkon is involved as the supplier and manufacturer of CLT elements. The project also promotes short supply chains to reduce carbon emissions.

• The da Vinci Bridge

  The bridge is a pedestrian and cycling bridge crossing the E18 highway in Ås.

  It is internationally known as a full scale realization of a bridge concept drawn by Leonardo da Vinci in 1502, making it a rare intersection of Renaissance engineering, modern structural design, and contemporary art.

  The main span is 40 meters, and the height is 10 meters.

  Instead of stone (as Leonardo intended), the bridge uses glued laminated timber, making it lighter, renewable, and well suited for Nordic conditions.

  The design relies primarily on compression, just as da Vinci envisioned - there are no suspension cables or intermediate piers in the roadway below.

  

• Mjøstårnet

  The world’s second largest wooden building (after Ascent MKE in Milwaukee, USA) – 18 stories and 11,300 m2 (122,000 sq ft) housing a hotel, apartments, offices, a restaurant and common areas.

  Load-bearing structures are done in glued laminated timber, while cross laminated timber were used for stairwells, elevator shafts and balconies.

  As the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems of Mjøstårnet are constructed from timber, the building is considered an all-timber structure.

  

• Moelven Limtre AS

  Moelven Limtre AS is one of Scandinavia’s leading producers of glulam structures. The company is part of the Moelven Group and specializes in the design, production, and delivery of engineered timber solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects.

  With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and expertise in wood construction, Moelven Limtre contributes to modern, climate-friendly architecture using renewable materials. The company serves national and international markets, with particular strengths in large-span structures and complex timber engineering.

Sponsors and supporters

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Splitkon AS and Rothoblaas SRL for their generous support. We truly appreciate their commitment and partnership.

Splitkon AS is a Norwegian industrial company specializing in CLT and glulam (limtre) solutions for the construction industry. The company is a significant player in Norway’s transition toward more sustainable, wood‑based building systems.

Rothoblaas is a multinational Italian company specializing in high‑performance components, systems, and services for timber construction. It is widely recognized as one of the global leaders in connectors, fasteners, building‑envelope solutions, acoustics, and safety systems for wood structures.

Local organizing committee