Tuesday, September 30th
Time
Event
Where
6 am
Staff Office
Room 200
Noon
Exhibit Showcase & Registration Setup
America’s Ballroom 2nd Floor
6:30 - 7:30 PM
ITSEF Golf Tournament Player’s Only Reception++
Marriott Rivercenter Conference Room 20-21 Foyer
++ Pre-registration required
* By invitation only
This schedule is as of 6/2/2025. Our schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Wednesday, October 1st
Time
Event
Where
7 AM
Buses Depart for The Quarry Golf Club++
Marriott Rivercenter Lobby Bar
8 AM Start
ITSEF Annual Golf Tournament++
The Quarry Golf Club
11 AM
NHLA Registration Desk Opens
Reg. Desk 1 - Level 3
11 AM - 4:30 PM
Exhibitor Showcase Setup
Salon A-F, I&J, Level 3
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Rossi 100th Anniversary VIP Reception*
Salon I&J
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Cascade Hardwood
The Espee
1174 E Commerce St.
7:30 - 10 PM
NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinner*
Sponsored by Jartek
Pearl 3
7:30 – 10 pm
NHLA Board of Manager’s Dinner*
Marriott Statler Room Lobby Level
++ Pre-registration required
* By invitation only
This schedule is as of 6/27/2025. Our schedule is tentative and subject to change.
- Free to Convention Attendees, but separate registration is required for Spouses/Guests
- Invitation Required
- Separate Registration Required
Thursday, October 2nd
Time
Event
Where
7 AM – 3 PM
NHLA Registration Desk Open!
Reg. Desk 1 - Level 3
7 – 8:30 AM
Full Breakfast Buffet for all Attendees
Sponsored by Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales, Inc.
Salon H, L&K
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Taylor St. Germain
Sponsored by Baillie Group
Salon H, L&K
10:30 AM - 4 PM
Exhibit Showcase Open
Salon A-F, Salon I-J
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Ed Session: Reducing Risks & Insurance Costs Panel
Conference Room 1-3
10:45 AM - 4 PM
Conference Room 5
11 AM - Noon
ITSEF Board Meeting*
Conference Room 8
11 AM – Noon
Bloody Mary Bar
Sponsored by USNR
Exhibit Showcase
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Lunch for All Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase
Salon H, L&K
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Ed Session: Strong Roots, Stronger Growth: Integrating Operating Disciplines with Financial Strategy for Sustainable Success
Sponsored by Ressources Lumber
Conference Room 1-3
2 – 3 PM
Gourmet Popcorn Station
Beer Station
Sponsored by Stephens Hardwood
Exhibit Showcase
2:45 - 3:45 PM
NHLA Rules Change Open Forum
Conference Room 5
3:45 - 4:45 PM
NHLA Inspector Training School Alumni Reception
Sponsored by Nyle Dry Kilns
Conference Room 8
5:30 - 7 PM
Thursday Night Reception
Sponsored by NWH
Salon I-J & Foyer
5:30 – 8:30 pm
OktoberFest! Biergarten buyout at Anheuser-Busch, the Home of Budweiser++
Sponsored by MO PAC Lumber Co. and Nyle Dry Kilns
++ Pre-registration required
* By invitation only
This schedule is as of 6/27/2025. Our schedule is tentative and subject to change.
- Free to Convention Attendees, but separate registration is required for Spouses/Guests
- Invitation Required
- Separate Registration Required
Friday, October 3rd
Time
Event
Where
7 AM - 3 PM
NHLA Registration Desk Open!
Reg. Desk 1 - Level 3
7 - 8 AM
Full Breakfast Buffet for All Attendees
Salon H, L&K 3rd Floor
8 - 10:30 AM
General Session
Sponsored by PLM
Salon H, L-K
10:30 AM - 2 PM
National Inspector Connection Hub
Meet Your Area NHLA Inspector! Find out how NHLA programs and services can benefit your company.
Conference Room 5
10:30 AM - 3 PM
Exhibit Showcase Open
Salon A-F, I&J
10:30 am – 3 pm
Exhibit Showcase Open
America’s Ballroom,
2nd Floor
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Ed Session: Reading The Market: What Today’s Trends Mean For The Hardwood Industry
Conference Room 1-3
11 AM - Noon
Bloody Mary Bar
Sponsored by Breeze Dried, Inc.
Exhibit Showcase
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Lunch for All Attendees
Exhibit Showcase
1 - 2 PM
Ed Session: EUDR Update & Overall View of Exports
Conference Room 1-3
2 - 3 PM
Beer Station
Sponsored by Sunsest Transportation
Exhibit Showcase
4 - 6 PM
Exhibit Showcase Grand Farewell Finale Prize Giveaway
Yes, you must be present to win your prize!
Exhibit Showcase
6 – 11 pm
Friday Night Blue and Gold Gala ++
Marriott St. Louis Grand
++ Pre-registration required
* By invitation only
This schedule is as of 6/27/2025. Our schedule is tentative and subject to change.
- Free to Convention Attendees, but separate registration is required for Spouses/Guests
- Invitation Required
- Separate Registration Required