Programme Key Topics Influence of the new REDII directive and the market position of biomass and wood fuels Pyrolysis and wood degradation in the context of new technologies The growth of pellet demand and supply on the European and world market Lack of cogeneration quotas Introducing excises to RES Trends in pellet and biomass exports Legal regulation and EU harmonization The need to reduce the VAT rate on pellets Use of biomass and pellet in state power plants Biomass and EU programs / Smart S3 specialization strategy Wood raw material and agricultural residues