Schedule of Events

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

VIRTUAL SESSION I

Telling Forestry's Story: Working Forest Initiative

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🎥 ✅ 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?

10:00 - 11:00 AM

VIRTUAL SESSION II

Understanding Carbon Market Dynamics for Forests & Forest Products

Kate Gatto

Chief Strategy Officer
National Alliance of Forest Owners

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🎥 ✅ 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?

5:00 - 7:00 PM

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.

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Registration Open for Exhibitors

Savannah Convention Center
Registration only available for exhibitors

6:45 AM - 1:00 PM

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

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN

Savannah Convention Center
Registration open for attendees

9:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Sporting Clays Tournament

Sporting Clays Tournament

Forest City Gun Club
Lunch will be provided

2:30 - 4:30 PM

Board of Directors Meeting & Annual Business Session

Westin Savannah Ballroom AB
🎥🚫 This session will not be available for virtual attendees

5:00 - 7:00 PM

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

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Forest Kids’ Program

*Child must have registration to attend

7:00 PM - UNTIL
7:15 - 9:00 PM

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

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Breakfast & Introductions

Welcome & Introduction

Chatham Ballrooms A&B | Savannah Convention Center

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN

Savannah Convention Center
Registration open for attendees

8:00 - 9:15 AM

General Session I (Part 1)

Microeconomic Outlook

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Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center

General Session I (Part 2)

The Role of Georgia's Forests in the New Green Economy

Matthew Stone

VP Business Development & Low Carbon Fuels
ResourceWise

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🎥 ✅ This session will be recorded and available to all attendees on-demand
Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center

9:15 - 10:00 AM

Break

☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall

10:00 - 11:15 AM

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

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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

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🎥 ✅ This session will be recorded and available to all attendees on-demand
Chatham Ballrooms C | Savannah Convention Center

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Break

☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall

12:00 - 1:15 PM

Lunch & Awards

Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year & Georgia Logger of the Year Presentations
Chatham Ballrooms A & B | Savannah Convention Center

1:15 - 2:00 PM

Break

☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

General Session III

Removing Barriers and Addressing Challenges for the Forest Product Sector

Dave Tenny

President & CEO
National Alliance of Forest Owners

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🎥 ✅ 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

Pete Madden

President & CEO
U.S. Endowment for Forestry Communities

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3:30 - 6:00 PM

Free Time

Enjoy Savannah!

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Finale Reception & Silent Auction

Drinks and refreshments provided. Network with exhibitors!
Exhibit Hall A | Savannah Convention Center

6:00 - 10:00 PM

Forest Kids’ Program

*Child must have registration to attend

7:15 - 9:30 PM

Dinner, Live Auction & Awards Banquet

Live Auction, GFA & GFF Awards and 2024 Wise Owl Presentation
Chatham Ballrooms A,B, & C | Savannah Convention Center

9:30 - 11:30 PM

Entertainment

Enjoy fellowship and fun with GFA members!
Georgia International Gallery

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Prayer Breakfast

A separate ticket is required to attend this event.
Harbor Ballroom AB | Westin Savannah Resort

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