Known as the “global gathering of the hardwood community”, the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase brings together the diverse membership of the National Hardwood Lumber Association.
These members represent the producers and consumers of North American hardwood lumber or cypress lumber, veneer, plywood and related products, and suppliers to the hardwood industry.
Occurring every fall, the Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase is the must-attend event of the year for the leaders and future leaders of the hardwood industry.
The NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase is the largest gathering of the hardwood lumber industry in North American. Now in its 121st year, the Annual Convention brings together virtually every aspect of the hardwood lumber industry and is the must attend event of the year.
The industry’s top decision makers and opinion leaders attend every year and the Convention provides unrivaled networking opportunities; a perfect showcase for buyers, suppliers and manufacturers looking to develop new markets.
Opening Session keynote speaker
Harvard multigenerational expert Paul Moya is best known for his role as CEO of Millennial Labs—a global consulting firm focused on segmentation marketing and generational behavior. His discoveries have impacted leaders in audiences as large as 54,000 and have helped brands such as Visa, Microsoft, General Motors, and the Department of Defense to interpret and act on human behavior in the workplace, marketplace, and voting booth.