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Participants who require a visa to enter the Netherlands are advised to start the visa application process well in advance. Please note that visa procedures may take at least four months, depending on your country of residence and local embassy processing times.
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For all items not addressed on the website, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions section. For other matters, you can email iawaleiden2027@naturalis.nl or complete the contact form above, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a scientist interested in attending the five-day congress, although my research does not focus on illegal logging. Is that a problem?
In the future, diverse approaches to wood identification (e.g. anatomy, DNA and chemical profiling) and wood provenancing (e.g. DNA, trace elements and isotopes) will become increasingly important. Gaining expertise in these methods and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders will open up new opportunities for innovative wood research with global societal relevance, particularly for early-career researchers. We hope that, over the course of these two days, you will be inspired to broaden your research horizons, explore new collaborations and strengthen your prospects for a rewarding academic career.
I am planning to attend the two-day stakeholder event, but unfortunately I can only stay for one day. Would it still be worthwhile coming?
We have chosen to organise the event over two days to allow sufficient time for participants to connect, exchange ideas and establish a lasting network through formal and informal sessions. As we also hope to attract stakeholders from outside Europe, we believe that two days is the minimum time required for this part of the congress. Nevertheless, if you are only able to attend for one day, we encourage you to register.
