SAF 2026 National Conference (co-hosted with CIF-IFC)

The SAF (Society of American Foresters) 2026 National Conference, co-hosted with CIF-IFC (Canadian Institute of Forestry), is held October 5-8, 2026, at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This 125th anniversary convention, themed "From Roots to Canopy," convenes foresters, land managers, researchers, and forestry professionals from North America. The conference brings together decision-makers in sustainable forestry to share advances in forest management, climate-smart practices, and carbon sequestration strategies. Key topics include managing forests for carbon storage, wildfire management in warming climates, and leveraging technologies like drones and satellite data for forest monitoring. Sessions combine dynamic workshops, discussions, and field tours showcasing innovative forest management approaches. Attendees include government foresters, private land managers, and conservation professionals. Roughly every ten years, SAF and CIF hold a joint meeting to create a milestone North American convening for forestry professionals committed to ensuring resilient forests amid climate change.