2027 SESAF Annual Meeting

RESILIENCE BY DESIGN: Join us as we discuss the resilience of the forest industry in the areas of silviculture, forest health, and markets.
About this Event

2027 Annual Meeting

Join us on February 22, 2027 at 2:00 PM EST for the 2027 Annual Meeting at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. This in-person event is all about the resiliency of the forestry industry as it faces changes, focusing on key topics like silviculture, markets, and forest health.

Students play a big role too! Get involved with the exciting quiz bowl, connect with others at the networking event, and check out the graduate science flash talks showcasing fresh research and ideas.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, share, and grow with forestry pros and students alike!

Mon, Feb 22

🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome Reception and Dinner
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Student Quiz Bowl
Tues, Feb 23

🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Alumni Breakfast Breakout
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Keynote Address
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
General Session: Silvicultural Innovation and Resiliency
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
General Session: Forest Health Resiliency
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Graduate Student Science Flashes
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Student Mentoring and "Mini" Career Fair
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Reception & Silent Auction
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Dinner & Awards Banquet
Wed, Feb 24

🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
SAF Division Breakfast Breakout and Business Meetings
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session: Market Resiliency
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Break / Travel to ABAC School Forest
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Field Tour: ABAC School Forest

Info: Lunch provided with RSVP.