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
A Board of Directors social will immediately follow the session.
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
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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Marshside Registration | Jekyll Island Convention Center
Navigating Generational Transfer of Family Forest Ownership
Hosted by Forest Resource Consultants
Free to registered conference attendees (limited to 25 participants – first come, first serve)
Marshside Room 7-8 | 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
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LEARNING LAB II
Forest Management, Wildlife & Workforce Development
William Moore, Ph.D.
Department Head, Forest Resources
ABAC School of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
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LEARNING LAB III
Forest Carbon Markets and The Future for Forest Product Markets in Georgia
Marshside Room 9-10 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
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Welcome Reception
Kick-off the Silent Auction and network with forestry experts!
Exhibit Hall | Jekyll Island Convention Center
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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 Sponsors:
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
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
Speaker & Special Music
*A separate ticket is required to attend this event.
Ben G. Porter Oceanside Salon | Jekyll Island Convention Center
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