7:30 AM

Registration Opens

Continental Breakfast / Networking

8:30 AM

Welcome

Welcome remarks to kick off the 81st Annual TLA Convention + Trade Show.
 

9:00 AM

Markets & Economy

Global trading norms have been disrupted by the current US government, creating uncertainty and lowering consumer and business confidence. How is this impacting Canada and the forest sector, what can we expect in critical lumber markets and what are we doing to promote wood domestically?
 

10:15 AM

Coffee / Networking Break

10:45 AM

Closing the Gap on Fibre Supply

The BC Government’s Path to 45 initiative has set a harvest target of 45 million cubic metres from public lands. What progress is being made towards this goal and what does it mean for contractors?
 

12:00 PM

Networking Time

12:30 PM

Politics over Lunch

Back by popular demand, this dynamic duo share their views on BC’s political landscape and facilitate a fascinating political discussion.
 

1:30 PM

Coffee / Networking Break

2:00 PM

Government Initiatives Update

BC’s Ministry of Forests and industry will provide insights into current initiatives, recommendations, and the future direction of sustainable forest management.
 

3:00 PM

Improving Workplace Safety

While great strides have been made in improving forestry safety, it remains a critically important area of focus.
 

5:30 PM

Loggers’ Dinner and Comedy Theatre

Reception 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Comedy 8:00 pm

9:00 PM

Loggers’ Lounge

After some laughs with our comedian, continue the good times with friends in the Cypress lounge along with music and libations.
7:00 AM

Loggers Breakfast Buffet / Networking

Registration Open

8:00 AM

AGM for TLA Members Only

10:00 AM

Fostering Collaboration & Partnerships, Part 1 First Nations Partnerships

As industry and First Nations continue to build stronger ties and meaningful business partnerships, what is working and what are some of the challenges?
 

11:00 AM

Coffee & Networking Break

Trade Show Open

12:00 PM

Leader’s Luncheon with Premier David Eby
 

1:15 PM

Trade Show Networking and Coffee

2:30 PM

Fostering Collaboration & Partnerships, Part 2: Forest Industry and Business Association Perspectives

Forest industry association leaders focus on the critical issues they’re facing today.
 

3:45 PM

Trade Show Happy Hour

Step into the action on the trade show floor and connect with top exhibitors to discover new products, services, and opportunities.

5:00 PM

Free Evening / Networking

8:00 AM

Breakfast / Networking

Registration Open

9:00 AM

BC is Burning

Join us for a private screening of this urgent and powerful documentary exploring BC’s wildfire crisis and the vital insights and the transformative solutions we need, followed by a Q&A with featured experts. 

10:15 AM

Coffee Networking Break

10:45 AM

Public Perceptions of Forestry

Key insights are shared to inspire new strategies for engaging communities and reframing public perceptions of forestry.
 

11:30 AM

Trade Show Open

12:00 PM

Lunch / Networking on the Trade Show Floor

TLA Ladies' Luncheon

TLA Ladies' no host Luncheon
Venue: Lift Restaurant
333 Menchion Mews
(outside back door of Westin Bayshore Hotel)
RSVP: To reserve your seat, call/text Vicky Weaver 250-889-3016

1:30 PM

TLA Forestry Education Fund Presentation of Annual Scholarship Awards

1:45 PM

In Conversation: TLA with Forests Minister, Hon. Ravi Parmar

Join TLA’s executive for an insightful discussion with the BC Forest Minister, Hon. Ravi Parmar.
 

3:00 PM

Trade Show Networking

4:30 PM

Trade Show Closed

All delegates and exhibitors must promptly exit the Trade Show Floor at 4:30pm
6:00 PM

Suppliers’ Night Trade Show Dinner + Live and Silent Auction

10:00 PM

After Party!

Ends at 1am