Join us April 29 - May 1 at Hilton Norfolk The Main for the 2026 Virginia Forestry Summit—the must-attend event for forestry professionals looking to connect, learn, and grow. This year’s Summit offers a perfect blend of networking with peers, engaging discussions on the latest industry trends, and practical insights to help you navigate the future of forestry. With a lineup of expert speakers, interactive sessions, and the outstanding hospitality you’ve come to expect, this is your chance to be part of the conversation shaping Virginia’s forests. Don’t miss it—register today!

View schedule, tours, and hotel information on the Forestry Summit website. 



Registration Options

Registration Rates
Early bird | Regular
(Early bird rate ends April 8)

Full
Registration

Thursday
 Only

Wednesday
or Friday
Only

 ACF/SAF/VFA Members
    Individual $425 | $475 $325 | $375 $225 | $275
    Couple  $695 | $745 $525 | $575 $375 | $425
 Non-Member
    Individual $525 | $575 $425 | $475 $325 | $375

Full Registration includes all sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the Welcome Happy Hour, and the Awards Reception and Banquet.
Thursday Only Registration includes Thursday's sessions, and the Awards Reception and Banquet.
Wednesday Only Registration includes Wednesday's sessions and the Welcome Happy Hour.
Friday Only Registration includes Friday's sessions only.


Additional Event Tickets & Tours/Workshops

Activity
Early Bird | Regular
(Early bird rate ends April 24)

Rates

 Welcome Happy Hour $75 | $100
 Thursday Evening Awards Banquet $125 | $150
 Enviva Facility Tour $45 | $65
 TBA Tour $45 | $65
 Naval Base Cruise $30 | $40


Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellations received in writing to the VFA office by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, will receive a refund, minus a 20% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after April 22.  Transfer of a registration to a colleague is free of charge but must be requested in writing to VFA by Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Hotel Accommodations 
Hilton Norfolk The Main
100 East Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Hotel: (757) 763-6200

Room Rate: $195 per night single/double (plus tax). The negotiated rate of $195 is available Tuesday, April 28, through Friday, May 1. Additional nights may be available upon request. 

Self-Parking Overnight Rate: $16

Reservations: Click here for online reservations or call (757) 763-6200 and ask for the Virginia Forestry Summit rate. Cutoff date: April 7, 2026. 

Visit the Forestry Summit website for more information on the Summit schedule, tours and the hotel. 

Online Registration Form 
 

Paper Registration Form