KFIA Past Meetings

KFIA ANNUAL MEETING - APRIL 7-9, 2026

HILTON LEXINGTON/DOWNTOWN - Growing Forward - The Next Chapter

The Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) will be held at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 7, 8, and 9, 2026. The theme of the meeting will be Growing Forward - The Next Chapter. Our industry has been impacted by challenging times, and throughout it all, KFIA continues to collaborate with numerous partners to address the issues facing our members and the hardwood industry. KFIA has been a voice for our membership for over 60 years, and with continued support, we will remain ready to assist when and where we are needed.

The agenda will emphasize partnerships, community, and collective progress in forestry and related industries, along with updates on initiatives supporting workforce development and market promotion. We will discuss legislative action at the state and national levels. The meeting will feature 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 afternoon hospitality social time will provide plenty of opportunities to meet attendees. The exhibit area will be open throughout the meeting, with activities to help exhibitors connect with potential contacts.

Please join us for an opportunity to meet with hardwood industry owners and operators throughout Kentucky and the region.

KFIA is a trade association dedicated to serving and promoting the forest products industry of Kentucky.  Founded in 1965, it has over 950 members across various sectors, including primary and secondary wood industries, supplier and service industries, wholesale, logging, and land ownership. For more information about the association, contact the office at 502/695-3979.

EXHIBITORS:  We are accepting vendors for a table-top display during the meeting.  Click on this link to download Exhibitor Information, or you can sign up online in the Event section of this website. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: Hilton Lexington/Downtown (369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507). Please call directly at 859-231-9000; you are responsible for making your own room reservations and should do so as soon as possible.  Our group rate is $162.00/night. Our reservation block will be released on March 07, 2026.  You may also use the link to make online reservations.