# Event Details - **Event Name**: National Association of State Foresters 2026 Annual Meeting - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The 2026 NASF Annual Meeting promises to be an outstanding forum on forestry issues. Join us in Lexington, Kentucky September 21-24!About this EventThe National Association of State Foresters (NASF) has convened State Foresters and their partners at our Annual Meeting every year since 1920. Attracting more than 200 forestry and wildland fire leaders, this meeting offers extraordinary networking opportunities with key decision-makers.The 2026 NASF Annual Meeting will be held in Lexington KY at the Hilton Lexington-Downtown.State forestry agencies connect professionals, partners, and the public to manage America’s trees and forests. Distant decisions have local impacts, and well-informed decisions have the best outcomes. NASF’s 2026 Annual Meeting will be a microcosm of national decision-making. Small breakout meetings will address compelling questions with diverse partners. These meetings will inform dialogue with national leaders in a combined general session.Registration will close on Monday, September 6 at 11:59pm ET.Late Registration for an additional fee will be available through Sunday, September 13. The tour is not available to late registrants.TRANSPORTATION & LODGINGThere is a group rate at the Hilton at the rate of $127-169/night, depending upon availability. Reservations must be made by the cutoff date of September 6, 2026 to guarantee this discounted rate. Please call (859)231-9000 and reference the NASF Annual Meeting, or .The Hilton is four minutes' walk from Rupp Arena, less than half a mile to Central Bank Center, and a mile to the University of Kentucky. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Blue Grass Airport LEX, which is only 7 miles from the hotel.During your stay, enjoy Triangle Park and downtown Lexington views from the rooms. The hotel bar, BBM, offers drinks including over 150 bourbons and craft beers, lighter fare, and outdoor patio access. Triangle Grille serves Kentucky-style dishes all day, while sandwiches are quick at Crossroads Café.Looking for things to do for you and your guests while in Lexington? Please check out Visit Lex.FIELD TOURSIf you choose to attend the field tour, you will be required to select a tour during registration (except to Late Registrants, who are not eligible to attend). Tours are as follows:Tour 1: Red River Gorge Geologic Area/Natural Bridge State Parkrecreation, tourism, joint wildfire responseTour 2: Bernheim Forest & Cooperageart, conservation, ecotourismTour 3: UK Beam Institute & Town Brancheducation, urban development, urban and community forestryTour 4: Maker's Markwhite oak, bourbon, sustainability, art, conservationEXHIBITORS PDFTo become a meeting exhibitor please make your commitment by August 17, 2026 to ensure recognition in the meeting program and signage. Exhibitor and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to Grace Hogue at ghogue@stateforesters.org.The fee to exhibit at this year’s annual meeting is $2,500. This fee includes one (1) complimentary meeting registration, one (1) exhibitor booth, and (1) one flyer and/or (1) one swag bag item for inclusion in the conference registration materials.Meeting registration includes all provided meals during the meeting and offers admission to all of the meeting’s sessions and the Field Tour. Each additional exhibitor attending the meeting must purchase an “Additional Exhibitor Staff Registration” at a discounted rate of $650.Shipping Information & A/V Needs: Please refer to the Prospectus above for instructions.Exhibition Hours Exhibit move-in is Monday, September 21, 12-5pm.Tuesday, September 22: 8am-5pmWednesday, September 23: 8am-5pmThursday, September 24: 5pm-7pm**Exhibit tear down must be complete by Friday, September 25 at 11am.SPONSORS PDFTo become a meeting sponsor, please make your commitment by August 17, 2026 to ensure recognition in the meeting program and on signage. Exhibitor and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to Grace Hogue at ghogue@stateforesters.org.WalnutStarting at $15,000 — Recognition in meeting program with full-page-sized logo or ad; Recognized as Walnut-level sponsor in promotional communications (including at least one press release); Exclusive sponsorship of a premium conference event with signage and promotional materials denoting sponsorship; Up to two inserts in meeting materials packet; One exhibit space in prime location ($2,500 value); Four full conference registrations ($3,400 value).ChestnutStarting at $10,000 — Recognition in meeting program with half-page-sized logo or ad; Recognized as Chestnut-level sponsor in promotional communications (including at least one press release); Sponsorship of any standard event with signage and promotional materials denoting sponsorship; Up to two inserts in meeting materials packet; One exhibit space in prominent location ($2,500 value); Three full conference registrations ($2,550 value).OakStarting at $6,000 — Recognition in meeting program with half-page-sized ad or logo; Recognized as Oak-level sponsor in promotional communications; One insert in meeting materials packet; One exhibit space ($2,500 value); Two full conference registrations ($1,700 value).PineStarting at $4,000 — Recognition in meeting program with quarter-page-sized logo; Recognized as Pine-level sponsor in promotional communications; One insert in meeting materials packet; One exhibit space ($2,500 value); Two full conference registrations ($1,700 value).Friend of ForestryUnder $2,500 — Recognition in NASF Newsletter and Meeting Signage. Donations must be made via this website no later than August 25, 2025 to guarantee meeting signage. Donations benefit the NASF Foundation.SILENT AUCTIONOne of the most beloved components of the State Foresters’ annual meeting each year is the NASF Foundation’s Silent Auction. This annual event supports NASF’s work to represent state and private forestry interests in Washington, D.C., through a variety of meaningful programs. By participating in the Silent Auction, you ensure that your great state or organization contributes to ongoing national initiatives that make a real difference for your forests at home.Consider donating an item (or two, or three!) to this year’s Silent Auction. You can either bring your Silent Auction item(s) with you or ship them ahead of the meeting.Prior to mailing an item, please email Katie Forman-Cook, the Executive Director for the NASF Foundation, at foundation@stateforesterslegacy.org for instructions.Mon 9/21🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PMNASF Foundation Meeting - BY INVITATION ONLY🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMFoundation/Executive Committee Lunch - BY INVITATION ONLY🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMExecutive Committee Meeting - BY INVITATION ONLY🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMNew Member Orientation - BY INVITATION ONLYTue 9/22🕑: 06:30 AM - 07:45 AMBreakfast🕑: 08:00 AM - 11:30 AMNASF Business Meetings - STATE FORESTERS ONLY🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMLunch for All Attendees🕑: 12:00 PMBreakout Instructions from Meeting Leadership🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMBreakout Sessions IInfo: You will be prompted to select a breakout session upon registration. Topics include: Wildland Fire, Forest Markets/Forest Management, and Forest Science & Health.🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMBreakout Sessions IIInfo: You will be prompted to select a breakout session upon registration. Topics include: Wildland Fire, Urban & Community Forestry, and Forest Management: Shared Stewardship/GNA.🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMPresident's ReceptionWed 9/23🕑: 06:30 AM - 07:45 AMBreakfast🕑: 08:00 AM - 11:30 AMGeneral Session IInfo: Welcome, Introductions, Opening Remarks, Host State Welcome, Keynote, Breakout Reports.🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:45 PMPartners & Awards Luncheon🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMGeneral Session IIInfo: Leadership Panel, Technology Panel🕑: 05:30 PMBuses Depart for Host State Dinner🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost State DinnerInfo: Buses will depart the hotel at 5pm, and will depart the venue for return to the hotel at 8:30pm.🕑: 08:30 PMBuses Depart for Return to HotelThu 9/24🕑: 06:30 AM - 07:45 AMBreakfast🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AMBoard Buses for Field Tours🕑: 08:15 AM - 03:00 PMField Tours (lunch included)Info: You will be prompted to select a tour during registration. Tour details are on the home page. Buses will depart the hotel at 8:45am, and return at approximately 3:30pm.🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMClosing Reception & Silent AuctionInfo: Final Silent Auction bidding and closing. Reception includes beverages and hors d'oeuvres (dinner on your own). Silent Auction winners to be announced at 6pm. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/national-association-of-state-foresters-2026-annual-meeting/100001989019480810 - **Event Categories**: meetups, business, conferences, kentucky-derby, art, nonprofit, exhibitions, health-wellness, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 13 hours - Location: Hilton Lexington/Downtown - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 100, max: 15000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lexington - **state**: KY - **country**: United States - **location**: Hilton Lexington/Downtown - **lat**: 38.0484058 - **long**: -84.5000419 - **full address**: Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 West Vine Street, Lexington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: National Association of State Foresters 2026 Annual Meeting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a765408ef74ba0eb34b13028579ffb1b1b671f1beb686f5dcae826c018740499-rimg-w750-h600-dca72e15-gmir.jpg?v=1781650747 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is National Association of State Foresters 2026 Annual Meeting being held? - **A:** National Association of State Foresters 2026 Annual Meeting takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 West Vine Street, Lexington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing National Association of State Foresters 2026 Annual Meeting? - **A:** National Association of State Foresters 2026 Annual Meeting is organized by National Association of State Foresters. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** National Association of State Foresters 2026 Annual Meeting is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lexington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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