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October 4, 2023
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2023 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase Schedule

Plan for a Perfect Convention Experience

The 2023 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase will be held at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, KY.

All events will take place at the Omni unless otherwise noted on the schedule.

The schedule is a detailed itinerary outlining all of the events taking place, including networking events, parties, meal breaks, education sessions, and much more. We're looking forward to seeing you in Louisville!

The schedule is tentative and subject to change.

*Schedule Updated 09/18/23

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Tuesday, October 3

Time

Event

Where

6 – 8 pm

ITSEF Golf Tournament Check-In & Reception
*For registered golfers only

Falls City Market
(lobby level)

Wednesday, October 4

Time

Event

Where

7 am

Bus departs for ITSEF Golf Tournament at the Champions Pointe Golf Club. The Shotgun start is at 8 am.

1820 Champions Pointe Club Henryville, IN 47126

Noon – 6 pm

Registration Open

2nd Floor Foyer

1 – 4 pm

Pre-Convention Ed Session
Sawmill Symposium

Old Louisville

2 – 4 pm

Southern Cypress Manufacturers Mid-Year Meeting

Cresent Hill

2 – 6 pm

Exhibitor Setup

Commonwealth Ballroom

2 – 6 pm

Registration Open for all attendees

2nd Floor Foyer

2:30 – 5 pm

AHEC Board of Directors Meeting

Clifton

3 - 5:30 pm

North American Forest Foundation Board Meeting

Hikes Point Room

3:30 – 5:30 pm

American Walnut Manufacturers Association Meeting

Germantown

6 – 7:30 pm

Welcome Reception
Sponsored By Cascade

Olmsted Ballroom

7:30 – 10 pm

NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinner
Sponsored by TMX Shipping, Co., Inc

Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant

Thursday, October 5

Time

Event

Where

7 am – 3 pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open

2nd Floor Foyer

7 – 8 am

Full Breakfast Buffet for Attendees
Sponsored by SII

2nd Floor Foyer

8 – 10 am

Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Eric Traupe
Sponsored by NWH

Olmsted Ballroom

10 am – 3 pm

Exhibit Showcase Open

Commonwealth Ballroom

10 am – 2 pm

Spouse and Guest Event at Copper & Kings

1121 E Washington St
Louisville, KY

10:30 – 11:30 am

Ed Session
2024 Guide to Hardwood Trends, Forecasts & Insights Part 1 Sponsored by A. W. Stiles Contractors, Inc

Olmsted Ballroom

10:30 – 11:30 am

ITSEF Board Meeting

Old Louisville

11 am – 12 pm

Bloody Mary Bar in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by USNR

Commonwealth Ballroom

11:30 am –1 pm

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Commonwealth Ballroom

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Ed Session
From Automation to Ale, Exploring AI over Drinks
Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company

Olmsted Ballroom

3 – 4:30 pm

Tour of Robinson Lumber Company’s Flagship Concentration Yard

(just 14 minutes from the Omni)

3 – 4 pm

NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception
Sponsored by Cole Hardwood

 Clifton Room

3 – 4 pm

Exhibitor Appreciation Reception

Pool Deck Terrace, 3rd floor

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Bluegrass, Bourbon, & Banter Reception
Sponsored by NWH

Olmsted Ballroom

Friday, October 6

Time

Event

Where

7 am –3 pm

NHLA Registration Desk Open

2nd Floor Foyer

7 – 8:30 am

Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen Meeting

Old Louisville Room

7 – 8:30 am

Canadian Hardwood Bureau Meeting

Clifton Room

7 – 8:30 am

Full Breakfast Buffet for Attendees

2nd Floor Foyer

8:30 – 10 am

General Business Session with
Keynote Speaker, Mike Snow
Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co.

Olmsted Ballroom

10:30 – 11:30 am

Ed Session
Personal Investing 101 with Eric Lynn
Sponsored by Delta ERC

Olmsted Ballroom

10:30 – 3 pm

Exhibit Showcase Open

Commonwealth Ballroom

11 am – Noon

Bloody Mary Bar in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Breeze Dried, Inc.

Commonwealth Ballroom

11:30 am –1 pm

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Commonwealth Ballroom

1 – 2 pm

Ed Session
2024 Guide to Hardwood Trends, Forecasts & Insights Part 2
Sponsored by Ressources Lumber​

Olmsted Ballroom

5:15 pm

Buses begin transporting attendees to the Kentucky Derby Museum for the Grand Finale Party

Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY

6 – 11 pm

Grand Finale Party

  • 6 – 7 pm:
    • Reception with full museum access
  • 7 – 8:30 pm:
    • Dinner and giveaways
  • 8:30 – 11 pm:
    • Live music performed by the Bourbon Revival Band, Dancing, Cocktails, and full museum access.

Kentucky Derby Museum

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