Schedule of Events
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VIRTUAL SESSION I
Telling Forestry's Story: Working Forest Initiative
🎥 ✅ This Virtual Session has been pre-recorded, and it will premiere on August 1, at 10:00 AM. All registered attendees will have access to the content on-demand after the premiere. Can't make the Conference?
VIRTUAL SESSION II
Understanding Carbon Market Dynamics for Forests & Forest Products
🎥 ✅ This Virtual Session has been pre-recorded, and it will premiere on August 6, at 10:00 AM. All registered attendees will have access to the content on-demand after the premiere. Can't make the Conference?
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders Summer Social
🎥🚫 This session will not be available for virtual attendees
A social networking event with drinks and light refreshments will immediately follow the education session. No cost is required to attend this event, but you must RSVP.
Session Sponsors:
Registration Open for Exhibitors
Savannah Convention Center
Registration only available for exhibitors
Golf Tournament
GFF Sand Gnat Classic Golf Tournament
The Club at Savannah Harbor Support the education and outreach efforts of the Georgia Forestry Foundation!Mulligans, raffle tickets and GFF SWAG will be available for purchase.
➡️ 7:00 AM Breakfast Biscuits Available
➡️ 7:30 AM Shotgun Start
➡️ Lunch provided upon completion of the tournament
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Savannah Convention Center
Registration open for attendees
Sporting Clays Tournament
Sporting Clays Tournament
Forest City Gun Club
Lunch will be provided
Session Sponsors:
Board of Directors Meeting & Annual Business Session
Westin Savannah Ballroom AB
🎥🚫 This session will not be available for virtual attendees
Welcome Reception
Welcome Address
Kick-off the Silent Auction and network with forestry experts!
🎥 ✅ A recording of the remarks from special guest speakers will be provided.
Exhibit Hall A | Savannah Convention Center
Forest Kids’ Program
*Child must have registration to attend
ForestPAC Legislative Champions Dinner
A separate ticket is required to attend this event.
🎥🚫 A recording of this session will not be available
Georgia International Gallery | Savannah Convention Center
Session Sponsor:
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Savannah Convention Center
Registration open for attendees
General Session I (Part 1)
Microeconomic Outlook
Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center
General Session I (Part 2)
The Role of Georgia's Forests in the New Green Economy
🎥 ✅ This session will be recorded and available to all attendees on-demand
Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
General Session II
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Opportunities & Challenges for Georgia's Forestry Sector
Charles Etter
Staff Scientist and Technical Fellow Environmental Strategy and Regulatory Affairs
Gulfstream
Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center
General Session II (Part 2)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Opportunities & Challenges for Georgia's Forestry Sector
Steve Csonka
President | Executive Director
Csonka Aviation Consultancy, LLC | Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative
🎥 ✅ This session will be recorded and available to all attendees on-demand
Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Awards
Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year & Georgia Logger of the Year Presentations
Chatham Ballrooms A & B | Savannah Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
General Session III
Removing Barriers and Addressing Challenges for the Forest Product Sector
🎥 ✅ This session will be recorded and available to all attendees on-demand
Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center
General Session III (part 2)
Removing Barriers and Addressing Challenges for the Forest Product Sector
Free Time
Enjoy Savannah!
Finale Reception & Silent Auction
Drinks and refreshments provided. Network with exhibitors!
Exhibit Hall A | Savannah Convention Center
Forest Kids’ Program
*Child must have registration to attend
Dinner, Live Auction & Awards Banquet
Live Auction, GFA & GFF Awards and 2024 Wise Owl Presentation
Chatham Ballrooms A,B, & C | Savannah Convention Center
Entertainment
Enjoy fellowship and fun with GFA members!
Georgia International Gallery
Prayer Breakfast
A separate ticket is required to attend this event.
Harbor Ballroom AB | Westin Savannah Resort
