VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Western Hardwood Association has opened registration for its 2025 Annual Conference. This year, the conference will be held on August 18-20, at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Washington. 

It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow hardwood folks, learn, and talk about where the industry is headed.

The conference has a list of speakers lined up — covering everything from policy updates to product innovation — all geared toward what matters most right now.

·    Dana Cole, Hardwood Federation – The Latest from Washington, D.C.

·    Mike Snow, AHEC – Where Do We Go From Here? Tariffs, Trade Wars and a World In Disarray

·    Ben Deumling, Zena Forest Products – Update on Forest Policy Changes in Oregon

·    Dr. Yunxiang Ma, MTU – MTU research on Northern Hardwoods CLT

·    John Holte, Roseburg Forest Products – Wood Chip & Residuals Markets & Quality - Factors to Maximize Residuals Value

·    Dana Spessert, NHLA – RAHC and NHLA Updates

·    William Smith, Daring Creative – Scrappy, Fast, and Creative: What You Can Make with AI Right Now

To view the full agenda and register, visit westernhardwood.org.