2026 SAF Rising Professionals Conference
Organized by Society of American Foresters
Under this year’s theme, Root. Rise. Ready., rising professionals from across forestry and natural resources will come together to build connections, strengthen their pro...
- Dates
- Nov 17-19, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Deadline
- Oct 25, 2026
- Attendees
- 200
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About this conference
Under this year’s theme, Root. Rise. Ready., rising professionals from across forestry and natural resources will come together to build connections, strengthen their professional skills, and learn from others across the profession. The conference will include a welcome reception, networking breaks and lunches, and general keynote sessions focused on building professional skills through leadership and volunteer development. Key topics include cultivating resilience in the workplace, networking and building career pathways, career shifts and changes, financial management, business basics, balancing work, life, volunteering, and board service, managing technology, communicating across generations, young professional CEO fireside chat, inclusion council workshop, and succession planning.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship options include Diamond ($10,000), Platinum ($6,000), Gold ($4,000), Silver ($3,000), and Bronze ($2,000) tiers, each offering various benefits such as booth space, advertising, complimentary registrations, and speaking opportunities. Exhibitor options include a Standard Exhibit Booth ($1,000). Additional advertising opportunities are available in Forestry Source (Full-Page Ad $2,874, Back Page Ad $2,132, Half Page Ad $1,735, Quarter Page Ad $921, One Eighth Page Ad $843). Further sponsorship items include Lanyards ($500), Conference Bags ($750), Pens ($500), Notebooks ($750), and Water Bottles/Mugs ($500). A partner prospectus is available for full details.
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