European Pellet Forum 2026: the European pellet supply chain meets in Italy for the first time

For the first time in its history, the European Pellet Forum is coming to Italy, choosing Verona as the venue for a landmark event for the entire European pellet supply chain. Organized by AIEL – the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association, in cooperation with the European Pellet Council and with the support of Bioenergy Europe, the Forum will bring together the leading players in the sector for an in-depth exchange on markets, supply chains, European policies, and technological innovation.

The Forum will take place on Friday, 27 February 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as part of Progetto Fuoco 2026, the world’s leading trade fair dedicated to heating and energy production from woody biomass, organized by Veronafiere from 25 to 28 February 2026.

Conceived as an annual meeting point for the entire European pellet value chain, the European Pellet Forum – following previous editions held in Austria, France, and Poland – will bring to Italy fuel producers and distributors, technology manufacturers, energy and heating operators, as well as institutions and trade associations.

The aim of the Forum is to provide an up-to-date and shared overview of the major transformations currently shaping the sector: from the evolution of European and national markets to future development prospects, including supply chain dynamics and the availability of raw materials.

The event will open with an analysis of market trends and future outlooks for pellets in Europe, alongside a dedicated focus on the Italian market. Data, trends, and scenarios will help frame the relationship between the residential and industrial markets, highlighting the effects of recent production dynamics and their impact on the overall balance of the supply chain.

Considerable attention will be devoted to global supply chains and raw material availability, with a particular focus on the role of non-European exporting countries—such as Brazil—and on the state of sawmill and sawdust markets. In this context, the expected impacts of key European policies, including EUDR, RED III, and Ecodesign, will also be examined, as they are set to significantly influence the functioning of pellet markets.

The Forum will then address some of the main challenges facing the sector, from combating intra-EU VAT fraud to emerging issues linked to product evolution. Discussions will cover topics such as the use of raw materials alternative to spruce, the alignment between supply and consumer expectations, and the role of quality and sustainability certification schemes, assessing their real added value while also considering the risks of greenwashing.

The final session will be dedicated to the domestic pellet appliance sector, offering an update on the European and Italian markets for stoves and boilers, along with a reflection on the future role of pellet heating within the broader context of the energy transition.

To conclude the event, a roundtable discussion involving production and marketing operators, together with technology sector players—manufacturers of boilers and domestic appliances—will provide a direct exchange on operational challenges and emerging development trends across the sector.

“We wanted to bring the European Pellet Forum to Italy for the first time,” says Domenico Brugnoni, President of AIEL. “Held alongside a key event for the entire sector such as Progetto Fuoco, this choice allows us to highlight our country’s contribution and give a voice to a supply chain that is strategic for Europe’s energy future. For years, AIEL has been committed to promoting quality, innovation, and market transparency – topics that will be at the heart of the Forum’s discussions.”

The full Forum programme is available online. Simultaneous Italian–English interpretation will be provided for all sessions.

Attendance is subject to registration.

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