NCFA Young Professionals Summit

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

CALLING ALL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS!

The NCFA is proud to host its second annual Young Professionals Summit! With industry experts, we are pleased to offer a full day of networking and leadership development for young professionals representing the NC forestry sector.

SAVE THE DATE: November 4, 2026

Cost: $125/person

Where: Tryon Equestrian Center | 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756

Keynote Speaker: Rob Elliot, Weyerhaeuser | Speaker: Blair Sheppard - Biochar Market Development

Panel: Andrew Stewart, Funga; Canaan Silver, Parton Lumber; Robby Evans, RMS; and John Smith, Culp Lumber.

Dinner will be at Gertie Mae's LINK

Hotel Information: Overmountain Lodge https://tryon-lodging.mydirectstay.com/overmountain-lodge.html

• To make hotel reservations, please call the Lodging office at 828-863-1015. Offer the Group Code: FORESTRY26

Questions? Contact Mike Powell at mpowell@ncforestry.org.