Are you interested in the future of our forests and our shared quality of life?  Do you want to celebrate Canada's 150^th birthday?  Do you want to learn more about partnerships with Indigenous peoples or youth and environmental education?  Or do you care about green buildings, secure supply chains and conservation of birds, species at risk and other forest critters?

 

 

Our conference agenda is jam packed with speakers from across North America and beyond, highlighting issues of importance to the forest products sector.  Don't miss discussions centered around:

• the importance of fiber sourcing and how the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard is supporting conservation outcomes;
• recent trends in green building and sustainable cities; 
• how governments, corporations and consumers are leveraging the power of forest products in their sustainable procurement strategies;
• new global polices and market developments;
• connecting youth to forests and educating future forest leaders;
• advancing indigenous partnerships; and
• managing forested landscapes for at-risk species and other conservation collaborations.

Check out our sneak peek agenda for the full details on conference speakers and topics. 

 

Visit our  conference website  for more information on this year's event including registration and travel information .

 

Register by August 31 and be automatically entered into our draw to win a complimentary two-night weekend stay at the Westin Ottawa. The prize gift certificate can be applied to your conference stay, or used at a later date, subject to hotel availability.  

 

Reserve your hotel room at the Westin Ottawa before the August 25 cut-off date to receive a $249 rate.  Rate and space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and may sell out before the August 25 cutoff, so act fast.

 

Due to heavy demand at the Westin, we also secured an overflow hotel room block at the nearby Andaz Ottawa Byward Market. If you are unable to reserve a room at the Westin Ottawa, click here to make reservations at the Andaz by August 25. 

Conference Location The Westin Ottawa 11 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario Canada  K1N 9H4	Hotel Reservations Reserve your room online, or call 1-800-WESTIN-1 and ask for "2017 SFI Annual Conference" or "Sustainable Forestry Initiative" group rate
Travel Information Visit the conference website for information on travel and accommodations. Check out our latest transportation discounts too.	Room rate: $249 (CAD) plus tax SFI Negotiated Hotel Room Rate cut-off date: Friday, August 25, 2017. (Rate and space available on first-come, first-serve basis, and may sell out before the August 25 cut off, so book soon.)

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  / 202-596-3458.