2026 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Schedule is subject to change.

TUESDAY: May 5

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The conference kicks off with a welcome and opening plenary sessions.

  • Welcome and Opening Session
  • Leadership in Forest Sustainability
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Join us for our President’s Reception and mingle with conference attendees!

WEDNESDAY: MAY 6

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Grab your sneakers and come to the Fun Run!
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Plenary sessions

  • Leveraging Certification for Advocacy and Growth
  • SFI Fiber Sourcing: Addressing Key Supply Chain Needs
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Plenary sessions

  • Indigenous Leadership in Forestry
  • The Future of our Green Workforce
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MontrĂ©al Urban Forestry Tour
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Offsite evening event

THURSDAY: MAY 7

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Plenary Sessions

  • Headwinds and Tailwinds of Climate Smart Forestry
  • Spatial Mapping Tools and Relevancy to Forestry Audiences
  • Urban and Community Forestry: Early Adopters in Certification
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Closing Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. SIC session (open to all SIC members and partners) Auditors Forum