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Early Bird Pricing Ends August 9
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Registration Rates and Special Discounts
Whether you're bringing a colleague to the conference for the first time, multiple employees from your organization, or work for a non-profit organization, we have a discount for you. Check out our
conference registration rates and discounts
available on the SFI conference website.
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Register by August 31
and be automatically entered into our draw to win a complimentary two-night stay at the Hilton Clearwater Beach. The prize gift certificate can be applied to your conference stay, or used at a later date, subject to hotel availability.
And that's not the only reason to act now--
Reserve your hotel room
by September 2 to be eligible for the special SFI hotel room rate of $159 per night.
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This year's theme is Linking Future Forests to Communities and our agenda has something for everyone. Be sure to join the SFI community for discussions on these thought-provoking themes and more. Download a PDF of the
agenda here.
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Management Solutions on Large Landscapes:
As the concept of "landscape-scale conservation" has evolved, so has recognition that successful efforts at that scale must include elements and incentives for the engagement of a wide variety of ownership types and management influences. The 280 million acres/113 million hectares certified to the SFI Standard across North America provide important conservation benefits at a landscape scale. Federal representatives from the U.S. and Canada will speak about government initiatives focused on partnerships in large landscapes.
Confirmed speakers:
- Jim Hubbard, Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry, US Forest Service
- Glenn Mason, Assistant Deputy Minister, National Capital Region, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada
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Driving Sustainability in Global Fiber Supply: Brand owners and other corporate users of forest fiber have much to think about regarding sustainability and the impact of their supply chain. This session will explore key performance indicators in the attainment of international sustainable development goals and examine a recent analysis designed to identify how the conservation benefits of sustainable forest management helps brandowners tell their story.
Confirmed speaker:
- Matthew Reddy, Director Forest Solutions Group, World Business Council on Sustainable Development
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Innovation in Engaging Stakeholders in the Forest Products Supply Chain: Hear from two market leaders, The Sustainability Consortium and GreenBlue's Sustainability Packaging Coalition, on their work to provide value throughout the forest products supply chain. Learn how to cost-effectively engage stakeholders to address sustainability objectives through a product's lifecycle.
Confirmed speakers:
- Christy Slay, Director, Research, The Sustainability Consortium
- Nina Goodrich, Executive Director, GreenBlue
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Linking Science and the Supply Chain-
Why Conservation Impact Matters: As consumer understanding of sustainability grows, so does the need for science-based information that brand owners can use to explain the conservation-related values of responsible forest management. This session will offer insights on the water and biodiversity-related contributions associated with sustainably grown and sourced products.
Confirmed speakers:
- Bettina Ring, State Forester, Virginia Department of Forestry
- Healy Hamilton, Chief Scientist & Vice President for Conservation Science, NatureServe
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Linking Forestry to the Next Generation: Join a discussion about efforts to connect youth to forestry and the challenges and opportunities that university programs face in building the forestry professionals of the future. Learn how Boy Scouts of America fosters a passion for forests in its scouts by building sustainable forestry into its program and why it decided to get more than 100,000 acres of Adventure Camps certified to SFI's Forest Management Standard. The panel will also discuss the enrollment and diversity challenges faced by university forestry and natural resource programs.
Confirmed speaker:
- John Stewart, Director, Corporate Engagement and Sustainability, Boy Scouts of America
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Empowering Communities in Building the Future Forest: The SFI Community elevates and enriches the link between people and forests through community, conservation education and partnership programs. This panel will cover topics ranging from the important, multi-generational role of African American-owned family forestlands in Southern communities, to helping Indigenous people connect their values to the forested landscape, to the restoration work being done in the South with urban youth. These types of initiatives are facilitated through the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program.
Moderator:
- Craig Blair, President and CEO, Resource Management Service, LLC and Chairman, SFI Inc. Board of Directors
Confirmed speakers:
- Vince Keeler, Director of Forestry, the Center for Heirs' Property Preservation
- Alison McGee, Coastal Plain Project Director, The Nature Conservancy
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Sustainability in the Global Pellet Market: Gain perspective about the sustainability challenges and opportunities facing the global pellet market and the contributions of forest certification in assuring the sustainability of forest fiber for that market.
Confirmed speaker:
- Dorothy Thompson, CEO, Drax Group PLC
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Climate Resiliency and the Carbon Marketplace: With the public and private sector forming commitments to reduce carbon emissions, attention is increasingly turning to the contributions of responsibly managed forests in mitigating and adapting to climate change. This session will explore the role of managed forests and forest products and the opportunities that exist in the carbon marketplace for forests certified to the SFI Standard.
Moderator:
- John Hagan, President, Manomet and Member, SFI Inc. Board of Directors
Confirmed speakers:
- Dylan Jenkins, Vice President of Portfolio Development, Finite Carbon
- Sean Ross, Director, Forest Operations, Lyme Timber
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The Role of Forest Products in Green Building: With recent gains related to the recognition of certification to SFI in green building rating systems, this session will examine future opportunities for certified forest products in commercial construction and building maintenance. |
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The Hilton Clearwater Beach
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Join us this year at one of Florida's most pristine and beautiful beaches. The
Hilton Clearwater Beach
hotel offers dazzling sunsets and exceptional service and amenities. Situated along a beautiful stretch of sparkling white-sand beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and conveniently located approximately 40 minutes' drive from Tampa International Airport (TPA), the Hilton Clearwater Beach provides the perfect environment for business and leisure.
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400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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Hotel Reservations
Reserve your room online, or call 1-
800-758-3954 and ask for
"SFI 2016 Annual Conference" Group Rate
Code:
SFI16
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Travel Information
Visit the conference
website for information on travel and accommodations. Check out our latest transportation discounts too.
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Room rates:
Coast Room King or Double: $159.00/night
Harbor View Room: $159.00/night
Park View Double: $159.00/night
Preferred View King or Double: $189.00/night
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For more information about how your organization can sponsor this year's conference and deliver your message directly to the SFI community, contact Amy Doty or call 202-596-3458.
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