Organized under the coordination of the General Directorate of Forestry, in collaboration with the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Istanbul Forest Innovation Week (IFIW) has commenced. The event, held between October 20–25, brought together scientists, experts, and industry representatives from around the world. Our Department Head of Forest Engineering, Prof. Dr. Bülent SAĞLAM, attended the event on behalf of our university.