The conference programme will consist of keynote lectures, invited and submitted papers, as well as poster presentations. In line with the previous NWBC conferences, the presentations will give a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in wood biorefining research and commercialisation.The programme will cover the following main topics: Industrial wood biorefining projects, including pulp mill modifications Emerging new wood biorefineries and biorefinery products Key research programmes and projects Socio-economic aspects of wood biorefining Policy issues relevant to biorefining Market aspects Important dates and deadlinesCall for papers opens: December 1, 2011Deadline for abstract submission: March 31, 2012 (papers) and May 15, 2012 (posters)Notification of acceptance: May 15, 2012 (papers) and June 15, 2012 (posters)Deadline for proceedings text: September 1, 2012On-line registration opens: April 1, 2012