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
Family Forest Transition Seminar
Hosted by Forest Resource Consultants
Free to registered conference attendees (limited to 25 participants – first come, first serve)
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Session Sponsor:
LEARNING LAB I
Precision Forestry & Advanced Wood Science
David C. Clabo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Silviculture Outreach
UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
Lili Cai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Forest Biomaterials
UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Session Sponsor:
LEARNING LAB II
Forest Management, Wildlife & Workforce Development
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Session Sponsor:
LEARNING LAB III
Forest Carbon Markets and The Future for Forest Product Markets in Georgia
Christopher Luettgen, Ph.D.
Professor of the Practice
Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Session Sponsor:
Welcome Reception
Kick-off the Silent Auction and network with forestry experts!
Exhibit Hall | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Session Sponsor:
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
Session Sponsor:
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
Breakfast is for full registered attendees only.
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Marshside Registration | Jekyll Island Convention Center
General Session I
Welcome & The State of Georgia Forestry
Forestry Markets Outlook: Georgia, the U.S. South, and the Road Ahead
Global Trends, Local Impact: What Economic Changes Mean for Georgia Forestry
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
General Session II
Rayonier: Creating Value Through Scale, Innovation, and Stewardship
Interfor: Outlook on Manufacturing, Markets, and the Future of Wood Products
Global Cellulose Fibers: Trends, Demand, and Future Opportunities
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Break
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
General Session III & Awards Luncheon
Advocacy in Action: Delivering for Georgia Forestry
Rep. Jesse Petrea
Chairman, Human Relations & Aging - Georgia House of Representatives
Georgia General Assembly
Doors open at noon. Attendees must have lunch ticket.
Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year & Georgia Logger of the Year Presentations
Atlantic ABCD | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Exhibitor Hall Open
☕️ Refreshments located in Exhibit Hall
Free Time
Enjoy Jekyll Island!
Finale Reception & Silent Auction
Drinks and refreshments provided. Network with exhibitors!
Exhibit Hall | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Session Sponsor:
Forest Kids’ Program
Marshside Room 7-8 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
*Child must have registration to attend
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Marshside Registration | Jekyll Island Convention Center
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
