Agarwood is a resinous wood that sometimes occurs in trees belonging to the Aquilaria genus, Thymelaeceae family. Aquilaria is a fast-growing, archaic tropical forest tree, which occurs in South and Southeast Asia, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. The tree grows in natural forests at an altitude of a few meters above sea level to about 1000 meters, and it grows best around 500 meters.
The intension of this conference is to create an environment in which Agarwood information exchanges, presentations and Q/A time, two field trip visits, a one-day workshop, and last but not least an informal delegate exchange-day will satisfy and enlighten all participants regarding the latest trends in all fields of Agarwood development.