Schedule 2021 | National Hardwood Lumber Association

2021 NHLA Convention and Exhibit Hall Schedule as of 4/23/2021.

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

7 AM	North American Forest Foundation Golf Tournament†	Pickup from PBCCC
Noon-2 PM	Exhibitor ONLY Registration Desk Open!	North Lobby
2-5 PM	Exhibitor Setup	Exhibit Hall A
2-6 PM	Attendee Registration OPEN!	North Lobby
6-7:30 PM	NHLA Welcome Reception Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood LLC	Hilton West Palm Beach
7:30-10 PM	Board of Manager’s Dinnerº

º By Invitation Only † Pre-Registration Required

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

7-3 PM	Registration Desk Open!	North Lobby
7-8 AM	Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees	Ballroom ABC
8-10 AM	Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Steve Robinson	Grand Ballroom
10-11:30 AM	ITSEF Board Meetingº	2F
10 AM-4 PM	Exhibit Showcase Open	Exhibit Hall
10:15-11:15 AM	Educational Seminar: Domestic Hardwood Outlook Conversation, A Panel Discussion
11:30 AM-1 PM	Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees	Exhibit Hall
1-2 PM	Educational Seminar: Uncovering the Innovation Hidden in Your Company Presented by Bob Graham, CEO Breakthrough Solutions
2-3 PM	NHLA Rules Change Open Forum with Chief Inspector Dana Spessert	1DE
3-4 PM	Educational Seminar: New Markets for Hardwood Presented by Dr. Henry Quesada, Associate Professor Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech	1BC
4-5 PM	NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception Sponsored by Cole Hardwood, Inc.*	Hilton West Palm Beach
5-6:30 PM	Thursday Networking “Ale Trail” Reception	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.

8-9 AM	Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees Sponsored by Ressources Lumber, Inc.	Ballroom ABC
9-10 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	Grand Ballroom
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.
Noon-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, MindSpout, LLC	1BC
2-3 PM	Educational Seminar: Real American Hardwood Promotion Update	1DE
6-11 PM	Grand Finale Party † 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