Sustainable Heat and Innovation: Verona becomes the European capital of the wood-energy sector with the 15th edition of Progetto Fuoco
Stoves in operation, hi-tech boilers, solutions for more sustainable forest management, and artificial intelligence applications. This is Progetto Fuoco 2026, the landmark event for the wood-energy supply chain, returning to Verona from February 25 to 28 for its 15th edition. The fair confirms its status as the meeting point where businesses, institutions, technology, and the market converge in search of new opportunities and shared solutions.
Spanning 65,000 square meters across 7 pavilions and a large outdoor area, the event brings together 430 brands from 38 countries. Over 40,000 professional visitors are expected—including 10,000 from abroad—to discover more than 5,000 products, many of which will be live and functional thanks to the pavilions’ smoke extraction systems.
“Progetto Fuoco was born in 1999 and reaches its 15th edition this year: a journey that has accompanied and supported the development of the wood-energy sector, consolidating a format recognized by companies and operators worldwide,” explains Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere. “The brand’s long history represents market expertise, stable relationships with the supply chain, and the ability to evolve alongside technology and regulations. The event is also a systemic platform where businesses, associations, and institutions meet. This is evidenced by the dialogue initiated with the Ministry of the Environment, with Veronafiere acting as a facilitator alongside AIEL, our long-standing partner.”
The wood-energy sector in Italy counts over 14,000 companies, 72,000 employees, and a turnover exceeding 4 billion euros. Among this year’s new features is the AI Hub, a dedicated space for startups developing AI-based strategies for renewable energy through workshops, practical applications, and growth strategies.
The exhibition also serves as a crucial forum for the industry: for the first time in Italy, it will host the European Pellet Forum, organized by AIEL in collaboration with the European Pellet Council and Bioenergy Europe.
Outside the pavilions, Progetto Bosco returns—a 5,000-square-meter area dedicated to forest mechanization, rope work, and arboriculture. The fair will also feature seminars and meetings focused on the role of forests in the wood-energy chain and the vital importance of sustainable management.
