KFIA 60th ANNUAL MEETING
It Starts with a Seed - Celebrating 60 Years
April 1-3, 2025 - Hilton Lexington/Downtown
The 60th Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association, (KFIA), will be held at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown in Lexington, Kentucky on April 1, 2 & 3, 2025. The theme of the meeting will be It Starts with a Seed - Celebrating 60 Years. Our industry has been through some challenging times and through it all KFIA always continues to work with many partners to address the issues that are facing our members and the hardwood industry. KFIA has been a voice for our membership for 60 years and due to the continued support, we will remain as ready to assist when and where we are needed.
On the agenda for our 60th anniversary meeting will be updates on a wide range of initiatives that have been established to help with both workforce development and market promotion and a number of speakers discussing partnerships that will continue to help the hardwood industry. With the change in administration at the national level we will also be discussing positive change and legislative action taking place at both the state and national level. The meeting will feature a number of activities including a Welcome Reception for early arrivals and a golf outing on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday mornings will include speakers on topics of importance to the industry. On Wednesday a Luncheon and evening Exhibitor Reception will provide plenty of opportunities to meet attendees. The exhibit area will be open throughout the meeting with a number of activities in the area to allow exhibitors to meet with potential contacts.
Please join us for a chance to meet with hardwood industry owners and operators throughout Kentucky and the region.
Room Reservations:
The Hilton Lexington/Downtown (369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507), call direct on 859-231-9000; you are responsible for making your own room reservations and should do so as soon as possible. Our group rate is $159.00/night.
Our reservation block will be released on March 01, 2025. You may also use this link to make online reservations https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/kfiaa2025annualmeeting/
Exhibitor Registration Form:
The exhibit fee is $475.00 for KFIA Members and $600.00 for non-members. Non-member fee includes a one-year membership to the association. Spaces are assigned on a first come, first serve basis with limited space available.
Additional exhibit staff or spouse can attend for a charge of $100.00 per person.
KFIA is a trade association dedicated to serving and promoting the forest products industry of Kentucky. Founded in 1965, it has over 950 members in the areas of primary and secondary wood industry, supplier and service industries, wholesale, loggers, and landowners. For more information about the association contact Bob Bauer at 502/695-3979.
