Schedule of Events
Schedule is tentative and subject to changes.
Attendee Registration Opens & Exhibitor Move-In
Marshside Registration | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Board of Directors Meeting & Annual Business Session
Guest Speakers
Grand Ballroom | The Westin Jekyll Island
Board of Directors and Emerging Leaders Social
Social Event
Board of Directors & Emerging Leaders Only. Emerging Leaders must RSVP to Attend.
Golf Tournament
GFA Sand Gnat Classic Golf Tournament
Great Dunes Golf Course
No Breakfast Served. Check in beginning at 7:30AM.
Shotgun start at 8:15AM. Lunch available for registered golfers
Session Sponsor:
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Marshside Registration | Jekyll Island Convention Center
LEARNING LAB I
University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
LEARNING LAB II
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
LEARNING LAB III
Georgia Institute of Technology
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Welcome Reception
Kick-off the Silent Auction and network with forestry experts!
Exhibit Hall | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Forest Kids’ Program
*Child must have registration to attend
Marshside Room 7-8 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
ForestPAC Legislative Champions Dinner
A separate ticket is required to attend this event.
Ben G. Porter Oceanside Salon | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Childcare for ForestPac Dinner Attendees Only
Marshside Room 7-8 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
*MUST BE REGISTERED AND ATTENDING FORESTPAC DINNER FOR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE (A FEE WILL APPLY TO THIS OFFERING)
Breakfast & Introductions
The State of Georgia Forestry
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Marshside Registration | Jekyll Island Convention Center
General Session I
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
General Session II
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Awards
Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year & Georgia Logger of the Year Presentations
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
General Session III
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Free Time
Enjoy Jekyll Island!
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Marshside Registration | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Finale Reception & Silent Auction
Drinks and refreshments provided. Network with exhibitors!
Exhibit Hall | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Forest Kids’ Program
Marshside Room 7-8 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
*Child must have registration to attend
Dinner, Live Auction & Awards Banquet
Live Auction, GFA & GFF Awards and 2026 Wise Owl Presentation
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Entertainment : Maples Crown
Enjoy fellowship and fun with GFA members!
Beachside Foyer | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Prayer Breakfast
*A separate ticket is required to attend this event.
Ben G. Porter Oceanside Salon | Jekyll Island Convention Center
