COLLEGE OF WOODWORKING KNOWLEDGE: 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
A look back at the ideas, expertise, and experiences that shaped education at AWFS® Fair 2025.
The College of Woodworking Knowledge (CWWK) is AWFS® Fair's signature education program. At the 2025 Fair, CWWK hosted over 50 educational talks, panels, tours, and workshops. Topics ranged from hands-on epoxy workshops to panels on industry-education partnerships, CNC demos, software for your business, and how to buy and sell a woodworking business. Attendees also learned firsthand about AI and how it is affecting the wood industry and other sectors in manufacturing.
50+ Educational Experiences
Dozens of Panel Experts
Talks • Panels • Workshops • Tours • Demonstrations
Learn from Industry Experts
The 2025 CWWK education program was packed with speakers and topics to enlighten, inform and elevate your business practices and know-how.
Attend Cutting-Edge Technology Sessions
Sessions focused on innovative technology, processes, and concepts including robotics, connectivity, and IoT concepts.
Targeted Tracks & New Topics for Today's Needs
The Workforce track will focused on strengthening your company to attract and retain skilled workers. Other Tracks include Business, Production, Technology, and more!
TOPICS EXPLORED IN 2025
LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
NEW for 2025, Field Trip is an expert-led trip through the show floor. Interviews and presentations by curated exhibitors provide a focused learning experience for a select group of attendees. Participation is limited to provide adequate time for questions and answers by the experts.
EXPLORE THE COMPLETE 2025 PROGRAM
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027
The 2027 program is in development.
2025 content is provided as an example of past experiences and does not represent the confirmed 2027 schedule.