Join IWTO for Wool Round Table 2026 in Oslo

IWTO goes to Norway! In partnership with IWTO Member Norilia, the Wool Round Table will be held 24-25 November at the Næringslivets Hus (House of Enterprise). Næringslivets Hus is located in the Majorstuen district, a vibrant, bustling neighbourhood in Oslo’s West End.

Working group meetings take place 23 November and an optional post-event tour 26-27 November.

Programme Highlights

The Round Table will overlap with Norwegian Wool Day on 24 November, offering special insights into Norway’s wool industry. On 25 November, programme sessions feature Wool Wellnes, Trends & the Consumer, and the Footprint of Wool Production.

Working Group and Committee meetings take place 23 November.

The event wraps up with an optional wool industry tour from Oslo to Gol and back, 26-27 November.

IWTO Wool Round Table 2026 Programme

Accommodation

We recommend booking accommodation as soon as possible, if you plan on attending. Suggested hotels:

Discover Norway’s Wool Industry

Building on a centuries-old industry, Norwegian wool is known for its good crimp, durability and luster. Used in apparel, hand-knitting yarns, throws and blankets, upholstery and carpets this fibre is not just versatile but stitched into the nation’s identity.

Norway’s wool clip runs to approximately 3,300 tons. More than 12,800 private, small-scale family farms grow this wool with 880,000 ewes. The most common breeds are the Norwegian White and the Norwegian Short Tail. Mean fibre diameter is ~32 micon.

Used in apparel, hand-knitting yarns, throws and blankets, upholstery and carpets, Norwegian wool is a strong, resilient, and versatile fibre.

Registration

Early Bird IWTO Members, register by 26 October and save €250. Not a member? Ask us about IWTO membership and its benefits!

In-person registration includes

  • Access to all Sessions
  • Lunch Tuesday & Wednesday
  • Coffee Breaks Tuesday & Wednesday
  • Formal Dinner Tuesday
  • Access to networking opportunities including optional Cultural Dinner and Tour
  • Access to presentations after the event

Partner registration includes

  • All of the above plus
  • Access to optional Partner Programme
  • Access to optional Cultural Dinner and Tour

Registration Rates:

  • In-person IWTO Member (Early Bird): €650
  • In-person IWTO Member (After Early Bird): €900
  • In-person Non-Member: €990
  • In-person Partner: €250
  • Online: €400
  • Optional Wool Industry Tour: €650

All rates are in Euro. Payment by credit card recommended. Bank transfer also available. A confirmation email will be sent after payment is received. Each registration requires a unique email address. Contact us for help with registration.

Traveling to Norway

Airport

The main airport is Oslo Gardemoen (OSL), 35 kms from the venue. For transfers, Flytoget (airport express train), Vy (regional trains and express buses).

Visas

Check with your local consulate to determine whether you need a visa to visit Norway. Should you require a visa invitation letter, contact us.

Weather in Oslo in November

Expect daytime highs of 2-4°C  / 35–40°F, with nighttime lows of -1 – -2°C / 26–32°F. The sun sets in the early afternoon. Plan for rain, sleet, and snow.

What to Wear

For all Round Table sessions and dinner: business casual. Wool and natutral fibres are encouraged!

Optional Extras – Cultural Dinner & Industry Tour

For registered attendees and partners, we offer a cultural dinner in Oslo on 25 November, and a two-day industry tour, 26-27 November.

The tour takes us by coach from Oslo to Gol on 26 November, where we will visit Gol Ullstasjon, with lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at Pers Hotel. On 27 November we travel to Lillehammer for a guided tour of Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrik. The tour returns to Oslo Gardermoen and Oslo city centre.

→ Take a look at the tour (PDF)

2026 Wool Round Table Sponsors

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