Schedule 2021 | National Hardwood Lumber Association

2021 NHLA Convention and Exhibit Hall Schedule as of Sept 15, 2021.

* All events will take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) unless otherwise noted.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

3-5 PM Hardwood Federation Board of Manager’s Meeting PBCCC Board Room

All events will take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) unless otherwise noted.

8:30 AM	North American Forest Foundation Golf Tournament†	Golf Club of Jupiter
Noon-2 PM	Exhibitor ONLY Registration Open!	North Lobby
2-5 PM	Exhibitor Setup	Exhibit Hall A
2-6 PM	Attendee Registration OPEN!	North Lobby
3-5 PM	AHEC Board of Manager’s Meeting*	Meeting Room 1F
3:30-5:30 PM	North American Forest Foundation Meeting*	Cypress Room @ the Hilton West Palm
4 – 5:30 PM	American Walnut Manufacturers Association Meeting*	Executive Boardroom on 2nd Floor
6-7:30 PM	NHLA Welcome Reception Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood LLC	Pool Deck @ the Hilton West Palm
7:30-10 PM	Board of Manager’s Dinnerº Sponsored by TMX Shipping, Co.	Coral ABC @ the Hilton West Palm

º By Invitation Only † Pre-Registration Required *Members only

All events will take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) unless otherwise noted.

7AM-3 PM	Registration Desk Open!	North Lobby
7-8 AM	Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees Sponsored by SII Dry Kilns	Ballroom ABC
8-10 AM	Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Steve Robinson Sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods	Grand Ballroom
10-11:30 AM	ITSEF Board Meetingº	Executive Board Room 2nd Floor
10 AM-4 PM	Exhibit Showcase Open	Exhibit Hall
10:30 AM-NOON	Educational Seminar: Domestic Hardwood Outlook Conversation A Panel Discussion with Michael Martin, NWFA; Jeremey McClain, Osborne Wood Products; Craig Miller, Battle Lumber Company; and Paul Wellborn, Wellborn Cabinet Inc. Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company	Meeting Room 2 BC
11:30 AM-1 PM	Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees	Exhibit Hall
12:00-12:30 PM	NHLA Bylaws Open Forum	Meeting Room 1 DE
2-3 PM	NHLA Rules Change Open Forum with Chief Inspector Dana Spessert Sponsored by TRN USA Forest LLC	Meeting Room 1 DE
3-4 PM	Educational Seminar: New Markets for Hardwood Presented by Dr. Henry Quesada, Associate Professor Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company	Meeting Room 2 EF
4-5 PM	NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception* Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.	Grand Ballroom Foyer
4-5 PM	Exhibitor Appreciation Reception (exhibitors only) Sponsored by JoeScan	Exhibit Hall
5-6:30 PM	The “Ale Trail” Reception (Cheers to Craft Beer!) Sponsored by Nyle Dry Kilns and TS Manufacturing	Sky Room

º By Invitation Only † Pre-Registration Required *ITS Graduates Only

All events will take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) unless otherwise noted.

7:00-8:15 AM	Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen Meeting*	Meeting Room1A
7:30-8:30 AM	Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees Sponsored by Ressources Lumber, Inc.	Ballroom ABC
8:30-10 AM	General Session with Keynote Speaker Dan North Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Co.	Grand Ballroom
10 AM-4 PM	Exhibit Showcase Open	Exhibit Hall
10:30-11:30 AM	Educational Seminar: The New Normal? Hardwood Exports in a Changed World Presented by Mike Snow, Executive Director of AHEC Sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.	Grand Ballroom
11:30 AM -1 PM	Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees	Exhibit Hall
1-2 PM	Educational Seminar: *Check for Knots: Learn How Knot* to Be A Cybersecurity Victim** Presented by Scott Raba, Solutions Architect with Barracuda Network Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company	Meeting Room 2 BC
2:30-3:30 PM	Educational Seminar: Real American Hardwood Coalition Update Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company	Meeting Room 2 EF
6-11 PM	Grand Finale Party † Sponsored by Tropical Forest Products Drinks, Door Prizes, Dinner & Dancing	Grand Ballroom

º By Invitation Only † Pre-Registration Required *Members Only

All events will take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) unless otherwise noted.

*Time of Withdrawal*	*Refund Amount*
Prior to start of class	Full tuition
Prior to end of 2nd week of class	$1,875
Prior to end of 4th week of class	$625
After 4th week of class	No refund